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<!DOCTYPE html><html data-wf-domain="www.thecolorwave.org" data-wf-page="64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad1d2" data-wf-site="64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c"><head><meta charset="utf-8"/><title>Colorwave - About</title><meta content="Colorwave - About" property="og:title"/><meta content="Colorwave - About" property="twitter:title"/><meta content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" name="viewport"/><link href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/css/colorwave.webflow.904490895.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/><link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com" rel="preconnect"/><link href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" rel="preconnect" crossorigin="anonymous"/><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">WebFont.load({ google: { families: ["Open Sans:300,300italic,400,400italic,600,600italic,700,700italic,800,800italic","Inter:100,200,300,regular,500,600,700,800,900"] }});</script><script type="text/javascript">!function(o,c){var n=c.documentElement,t=" w-mod-";n.className+=t+"js",("ontouchstart"in o||o.DocumentTouch&&c instanceof DocumentTouch)&&(n.className+=t+"touch")}(window,document);</script><link href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64ff9f6cd4fa0c7408dea1f6_32.png" rel="shortcut icon" type="image/x-icon"/><link href="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64ff9f719acdb0a310d9b2ae_256.png" rel="apple-touch-icon"/><script async="" src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-DDRYE2ECDT"></script><script type="text/javascript">window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}gtag('js', new Date());gtag('set', 'developer_id.dZGVlNj', true);gtag('config', 'G-DDRYE2ECDT');</script><style> .texto-cortado-3 { display: -webkit-box; 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Job titles and responsibilities may guide the day, but ultimately, people drive the business. <br/><br/>We truly care for one another. No matter the circumstance, we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of every individual in our ecosystem, including fellows, partners, and staff. </p></div></div><div id="w-node-_519966da-d218-357f-ae12-00d8302816dc-5d9ad1d2" class="div-block-18"><div class="div-block-41"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64d55ba536a07b3bf899098b_community.svg" loading="lazy" width="120" alt="" class="image-2"/></div><div class="div-block-47"><div class="label cc-blog-date">This is some text inside of a div block.</div><h4 class="heading-11"><strong>Community <br/></strong>Every Decision is Bigger Than Us</h4><p class="paragraph-light">We know better than most that diversifying the innovation economy won’t happen in a silo. Our goal is to build a bridge that leaders can cross for generations to come, and we need the perspectives of our community to do that. <br/>‍<br/>We have a duty to elevate underrepresented voices, and we must always remember that every decision, every initiative, every outcome extends far beyond our four walls.</p></div></div><div id="w-node-_15ddcbbc-13c7-11b1-08b1-92b878b30b0c-5d9ad1d2" class="div-block-18"><div class="div-block-42"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64d55ba5a647d00c7bb8a3f7_change.svg" loading="lazy" width="120" alt="" class="image-2"/></div><div><div class="label cc-blog-date">This is some text inside of a div block.</div><h4><strong>Change <br/> </strong>Transformation Requires Discomfort</h4><p class="paragraph-light">At Colorwave, we’re focused on systemic change, not band-aids or quick fixes. This degree of transformation requires bold solutions that challenge us, make us uncomfortable, and have a high probability of failure.<br/>‍<br/>We lean into this uneasiness, ambiguity, and fear. We look for what others are afraid to see, and attempt what others are afraid to do, because real change happens outside your comfort zone.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="section-6-copy"><div class="w-layout-blockcontainer newcontainer w-container"><div><p class="paragraph-bigger"><strong>Leadership Team</strong></p><div class="cardswrapper _3"><div id="w-node-_714568bc-177d-0531-d754-eee267d3f92f-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd5f5ee0a570f51d690514_Mask%20group.png" loading="lazy" width="898.5" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5><strong>John Roussel</strong></h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">Co-founder, CEO @Colorwave</p></div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-j-roussel/" target="_blank" class="link-block w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64c2b575b5b7d725111bebcb_linkeDin%20logo.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image-6"/></a></div></div><div id="w-node-a85c6739-3c3f-d9b3-dcc7-7c8161d7791c-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div class="profilecard"><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"></div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-castillo-21b26259/" target="_blank" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-_3c2754f2-1d4d-0b09-fa17-946efc8c2bf4-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"></div></div></div><div class="div-block-16"><p class="paragraph-bigger"><strong>Founding Board</strong></p><div class="cardswrapper"><div id="w-node-_678064e5-03c3-8229-75cd-034c2003ff22-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div id="w-node-_678064e5-03c3-8229-75cd-034c2003ff23-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd605ed3d61dbba675af57_Mask%20group.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>Leandrew Robinson</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">General Manager, Auctane <br/>Co-founder, Hingeto Co.</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-_35efc258-4049-8066-4a6a-d0f854e49fce-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div id="w-node-_35efc258-4049-8066-4a6a-d0f854e49fcf-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd605eb2c8e87fd48154f9_Mask%20group-1.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>Joey Zwillinger</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">Entrepreneur & Investor<br/>Former, Co-founder & CEO, Allbirds</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-_49b3964b-9451-bfea-883c-386773d1bd2a-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div id="w-node-_49b3964b-9451-bfea-883c-386773d1bd2b-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd605fc36a4eee9edfcef6_Mask%20group-2.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>Josh Fisher</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">CIO, Tamridge Capital</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-_0bedb7fe-f2b9-be9b-f2a4-15f4b6bc3eb3-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd60ddf299586b131eb2a4_Mask%20group-1.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>David Stark</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">Former Executive Director, Stiles Hall</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div class="cardswrapper"><div id="w-node-_84514305-89cb-176c-eaba-b6c8aa876fd0-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div id="w-node-_84514305-89cb-176c-eaba-b6c8aa876fd1-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd60dd02b6dd106def068b_Mask%20group-2.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>Lena McAfee</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">Head of DEI Recruiting - Consumer, Horizontals, & Talent Engagement Strategy, Google</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-_84514305-89cb-176c-eaba-b6c8aa876fd2-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div id="w-node-_84514305-89cb-176c-eaba-b6c8aa876fd3-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd60dd993b8a23f9855695_Mask%20group.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>Jose Lopez</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">General Counsel, Zeplin</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-_84514305-89cb-176c-eaba-b6c8aa876fd4-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecardwrapper"><div class="profilecard"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64cd619d922b0e01987322e2_Mask%20group.png" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image"/></div><div class="div-block-12"><div class="div-block-14"><h5>Sadasia McCutchen</h5><p class="paragraph-tiny">Head of Ecosystem, Signalfire</p></div><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div><div id="w-node-d374b643-3655-de9e-3a42-8e54ea21d96b-5d9ad1d2" class="profilecard"><div class="div-block-12"><a href="#" class="link-block w-inline-block"></a></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="footersection"><div><div class="w-layout-blockcontainer newcontainer w-container"><div class="div-block-8"><div class="div-block-9"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecolorwave" class="w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64bed9351fc69fa89667d171_linkedin.png" loading="lazy" alt=""/></a><a href="https://twitter.com/the_colorwave" class="w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64bb0779d19a52c25d9ad19c/64bed933bddc16af14667df3_twitter.png" loading="lazy" alt=""/></a></div><div><p class="paragraph-light-copy">© 2023 COLORWAVE. 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