Guided by Expertise. Driven by Purpose.
At Watermaven, we’re a team of innovators, operators, and domain experts building smarter systems to solve real-world challenges at scale. Our work blends bold thinking with deep technical precision—always grounded in purpose and built for impact.
Our Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in this journey, contributing expertise across science, engineering, sustainability, and growth strategy to help us design, validate, and scale Watermaven, our flagship product in intelligent irrigation.
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Kim Levin
FOUNDER & CEO
Kim has spent more than 20 years building commercial systems that turn market opportunity into measurable impact — across connected hardware, consumer products, home and garden, and building materials, from early-stage ventures to billion-dollar enterprises. Watching communities face scarcity while residential irrigation systems run blind, she knew the problem wasn't the resource — it was the infrastructure managing it. Watermaven is her answer to that.
A graduating member of the Cleantech Open 2025 Accelerator, Kim brings the commercial discipline, operational rigor, and channel expertise to move this from design to scalable climate solution.
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Dr. Julien Manin
CHIEF SCIENCE ADVISOR, FLUID DYNAMICS & SPRAY TECHNOLOGY
Julien brings deep expertise in fluid dynamics, spray behavior, advanced CFD simulations, and AI/ML data analytics to support Watermaven’s development of precision irrigation technology. With extensive experience in multiphase flow, atomization, and optical diagnostics, his guidance informs nozzle design, water dispersion strategies, hydropower systems, and system validation—ensuring performance, efficiency, and a strong foundation for product innovation and IP development.
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Diala Abi Rached
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR, IoT CONNECTIVITY & SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
Diala is a recognized leader in IoT connectivity, 5G systems, and enterprise-scale smart infrastructure. She brings extensive experience in designing and deploying secure, high-uptime cellular networks for mission-critical applications. For Watermaven, she helps minimize technical risk, guides system architecture, and ensures the product is designed for scalable, secure real-world deployment.
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Dani Winston
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Dani is a landscape architect focused on sustainable and regenerative design—critical to Watermaven’s goal of building smarter irrigation systems that integrate naturally with the built environment. With over 11 years of experience in water-conscious landscape planning, irrigation integration, and eco-resilient materials, he ensures our product strategy is both environmentally sound and design-friendly for broad adoption.
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Michael Koffler
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, FINANCIAL STRATEGY & INVESTOR READINESS
Michael is a seasoned finance and operations leader with deep Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) experience across science-based and consumer product sectors. He advises Watermaven on financial modeling, unit economics, and fundraising strategy—strengthening our fiscal foundation as we scale and prepare for institutional capital.