PlanetDAO owners

I am a professional teacher and a licensed nurse, passionate about sharing knowledge and caring for others. My love for nature and the environment fuels my advocacy for preservation and sustainable living. I strive to make a positive impact through kindness, compassion, and a self-driven attitude. Every day, I aim to inspire others and contribute meaningfully to the world around me.

Paulina is a VC and an active angel investor focused on deep tech, frontier tech, and industrial markets. She explores how technology will shape the future of humanity, and she is an avid book reader and traveler, having lived in Poland, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK, and the US. Paulina is particularly interested in longevity, biotech, and humanoid robotics, and she writes about these topics in her newsletter, HardTechVC.

Kathleen Boucher is a multifaceted entrepreneur, self-published author, and professional singer. She also works as a standardized patient and actor in the healthcare system, blending creativity and empathy to inspire and connect with others in her diverse roles.

Originally from Portugal but have been living in the UK for over 10 years now.
Greatly interested in Japan since a young age and therefore committed to help preserve it’s unique culture and identity.

I am a Palestinian American who recently graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Texas. Passionate about art, travel, and gardening, I draw inspiration from diverse cultures and the beauty of nature’s growth.

Claudia Hofmaier is an intuitive healer, certified style coach, and wellness entrepreneur. With 17+ years of experience travelling around the world and teaching self-healing with essential oils and entrepreneurial wisdom. She empowers women to navigate menopause and transform their lives with self care, mindfulness and lifestyle tips. In my free time I love to spent time outdoors, travel and read.

I am a Lithuanian National who grew up in Germany. I moved to Fukuoka, Japan in October 2024. My goal is to learn Japanese cuisine, the language and culture. I have worked in multiple Michelin Star Restaurants with 1 star and 2 stars. My goal is to have my own restaurant to spread my knowledge of taste mixed with French, German and Japanese cuisine. I love Kendo and it has become a big part of my life. I hope to learn about Japanese cuisine and Kendo! I hope to travel and learn about rural parts of Japan too.

I am the Founder and CEO of PlanetLabs and a co-founder of PlanetDAO. I am also an investor in PlanetDAO with other co-owners. 🙂

Charles is a US-registered architect based in Hong Kong with a passion for uncovering the layers of different cultures. Having called Hong Kong, Toronto, and New York City home, he thrives on experiencing new places and the stories they tell, always chasing inspiration around the world.