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ABOUT US

Meet
Potato Impact Partners

Potato Impact Partners (PIP) is a social venture spurring positive contributions to food security, climate action, and the resilience of coastal communities through impact investments in sustainable seaweed aquaculture.

Education is the other key pillar of our work. By driving innovative university-based collaborations between the US and Southeast Asia (SEA), we engage youth, talent, and changemakers to give voice to the diverse communities of SEA.

PIP is a subsidiary of Potato Productions, a group of social technology ventures in Singapore spanning design, media, publishing, film and entertainment, education, and healthcare.

Our Values

Integrity

We do what we say we're going to do and we stick with it because our words matter.

Authenticity

We show up as our full selves and honor and celebrate each other, even in moments of challenge or when we’re not at our best.

Impact

We are driven by our work to create a tangible impact on people and the planet.

Equity

Equity is not just a goal but a continuous journey, and we are committed to cultivating a workplace and doing our work in a way where all voices are heard.

Curiosity

We believe in staying curious, humble, learning, and unlearning to become the best versions of ourselves in service to our work.

Our
Mission

To serve as a bridge for Southeast Asia-US collaborations and help grow the global sustainable seaweed market to positively impact food security, sustainability, and education.

Meet Our Team

We are proud to be a female-led team with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This shapes our work and guides how we show up to make an impact in the world.

Sarah Wan-Yau

Sarah leads and directs strategic impact investments and partnership initiatives, and leverages the assets and networks of Potato sister companies across the Asia-Pacific to elevate PIP’s work and impact globally. Previously, Sarah served dual roles as Senior Advisor to Potato Productions and Representative for The Asia Foundation in Singapore, heading regional programs and initiatives across Southeast Asia. Prior to this, she served in leadership roles at The Asia Foundation in board and organizational strategy and development; public-private partnerships and fundraising; and program initiatives in women's empowerment, environmental sustainability, governance and regional cooperation across Asia. Sarah lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two kids, and enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and hosting themed parties.

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Tessa Charupatanapongse

Tessa leads deal sourcing and due diligence and drives ecosystem building within the sustainable seaweed aquaculture value chain. She's worked at the intersection of social impact, gender, mental health, and startups, having experience as a founder herself, and having worked for a gender lens VC and a women and technology startup competition. Prior to impact investing, Tessa worked in international development and holds a M.S.Ed from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an avid reader, writer, language learner, semi-colon enthusiast, aspiring water sommelier, and globe trotter who just moved to London.

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Bernice Tang

Bernice leads impact strategy and management, integrating and tracking impact across all pillars of work. She is passionate about supporting PIP’s portfolio startups to maximize their impact, as well as engagement and advocacy to grow the seaweed impact investing ecosystem. Prior to the impact sector, she worked in startup investment research and financial journalism, including co-founding a startup research database and media platform. Bernice is a ballet and history buff, and loves hiking and going to concerts. She splits her time between Madrid and Singapore.

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