Up Close with Laurent Valentin, founder of OCEAN AI |10 March 2026

Laurent Valentin on graduation day at the London Road Campus

By Chelsea Laporte

‘You can do it!’

At just 28 years old, Laurent Valentin has carved out a strong presence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Driven by a deep passion for innovation, he is the founder of the non-governmental organisation OCEAN AI. Here, Laurent reflects on his journey, the spark that ignited his love for science, and the vision guiding his work today.

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