I’m passionate about wave power and gender equality in STEM. At 24, I founded Eco Wave Power, facing skepticism about wave energy’s feasibility. Now, we have operational projects in Israel and upcoming ones in California and Portugal. Wave energy could potentially double the world’s electricity supply and meet 66% of the U.S. energy needs. On gender equality, despite women being underrepresented in STEM and holding only 1% of leadership roles, my female-led company raised $30 million and listed on Nasdaq. Similarly, Jay Rosenzweig started the annual Rosenzweig Report when only 4.6% of executives at top companies were women; nearly two decades later, this figure has more than doubled but remains low. Jay, don’t give up! Like waves reshaping rocks, persistent effort leads to change. Passion is a powerful force for overcoming obstacles and effecting world change.

–	Inna Braverman, Co-founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power