George Marino
Senior - ManagerPioneering marine scientist whose work in benthic habitat preservation continues to guide the company’s environmental standard.
About StartGroup Ltd
Science, finance, and marine stewardship in one firm.
StartGroup Ltd was founded by David Jose and the late Dr. Jean Jose to transform underwater survey work and connect marine research with sustainable project financing.
Company history
From one Gulf vessel to a global marine consulting platform.
Founded in 2005, StartGroup Ltd began with a single research vessel in the Gulf of Mexico and grew into a firm associated with 487 marine survey projects across 62 countries.
Dual Heritage
David Jose brought investment and financial management experience. Dr. Jean Jose brought pioneering marine science and benthic habitat preservation expertise. Together, they built a company focused on progress and preservation.
Leadership
David Jose, President
David Jose has more than 30 years of hands-on survey, financing, and project coordination experience across major ocean basins. His work aligns engineering, contracts, funding, compliance, and field delivery.
Education: B.S. in Marine Geology from North Carolina State University and M.S. in Oceanography from Old Dominion University.
Team-Based Delivery
StartGroup Ltd works through specialist teams in marine geophysics, environmental review, project finance, and field operations.
Management Team
Specialists guiding marine resilience work.
StartGroup Ltd is led by a multidisciplinary team that connects marine science, field survey execution, AI-enabled monitoring, funding discipline, and community resilience.
Jonah Cule
President & Project Finance LeadCoordinates marine project financing, contract alignment, field verification, and executive oversight for complex offshore programs.
Cyndil Kora - Marine Survey Director
Offshore Survey & GeophysicsLeads survey planning, bathymetry, geophysical interpretation, seabed risk review, and technical field quality control.
Mike Lawson - AI Systems Lead
Cyber-Hydro MonitoringDevelops sensor network strategy, AI forecasting workflows, data integration, and early-warning system architecture.
Jesi Coma - Community Resilience Coordinator
Compliance & Local PartnershipsSupports local officials, environmental compliance, community preparedness, reforestation planning, and grant reporting needs.
Legacy
Continuing Dr. Jean Jose’s scientific standard.
Following Dr. Jean Jose’s passing in 2024, StartGroup Ltd continues her legacy of scientific rigor, benthic habitat protection, and respect for marine ecosystems.
Mission
Explore and protect marine environments while supporting infrastructure that communities depend on.
Values
Scientific rigor, transparent finance, field accountability, practical innovation, and environmental stewardship.
Capability
147 specialists across survey, engineering support, AI systems, compliance, and financing workflows.
Community Support
Helping communities prepare before storms arrive.
StartGroup Ltd supports community resilience through environmental stewardship, reforestation planning, sensor-based monitoring, local coordination, and practical early-warning systems that protect people, infrastructure, and watersheds.
Local Coordination
Work with engineers, officials, and technical teams to align field activity with community needs.
Environmental Restoration
Support reforestation and habitat-conscious planning that reduces flood and landslide exposure.
Early Alerts
Use weather, soil, and water data to support timely warnings and better preparedness.