{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Island Influencer Jeroen Wats","description":"Welcome to Episode 104 of Island Influencers!  Today, we delve into the captivating life story of Jeroen Wats, a remarkable Island Influencer and inventor whose lifelong passion for the sea has shaped his life.  Learn about his pivotal moment in 2003, when his team won the transatlantic race from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, covering a staggering 4,000 nautical miles in 20 days and raising considerable money for the Nelson Mandela Children\u2019s Fund. Fuelled by a passion for sustainability, Jeroen has shifted gears, transitioning from boat production to pioneering recyclable materials for wind turbines. In this episode, we unravel his commitment to positive environmental impact.  Despite living in six countries, Jeroen discovered an unexpected connection with the Isle of Man. What began as a single-day visit became a life-changing decision to call the island home.  He seamlessly integrates into the community, bringing diverse experiences, knowledge and a passion for environmentalism.  I hope you find our conversation as enjoyable and enriching as I did. Here is episode 104 with Jeroen Wats, Chief Innovation Officer at ExoTechnologies.  Useful links:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeroenwats\/ https:\/\/exo-tech.com\/ @JeroenWats Please subscribe, and leave a rating and review, on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts to help others find the show. Island Influencers is produced by Bear Content & Social KEWS Sponsored by Thornton Chartered Financial Planners ","author_name":"Island Influencers","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thorntonfs.com\/podcasts\/","html":"