Samira Mighty interviewed for Allure
3 years ago
Canada Julie Angus is an accomplished adventurer, scientist, and bestselling author who shares insights on resilience and achieving goals through her experiences.
Awarded the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Award for being the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland.
Julie Angus delivers inspirational keynotes for annual general meetings, association conferences and other events through Angus Adventures.
Julie Angus is the CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, pioneering ocean technology and clean energy.
BC Business announced Julie Angus, CEO + Co-Founder of Victoria's Open Ocean Robotics, as Innovator of the Year in their inaugural Women of...
Julie Angus serves on the Advisory Board for Canada Coast. She has written three books, has a graduate degree in microbiology, and is a serial entrepreneur who cofounded two previous ocean-focused businesses.
Julie Angus, born in 1974, holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Biology from McMaster University, obtained in 1997. She furthered her education with an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology from the University of Victoria and also studied at the University of Leeds in England. For a decade, Angus worked as a researcher and in business development, developing therapeutics for genetic ailments and cardiovascular disease. Her scientific background provides a foundation for her logical approach to exploration and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Angus is recognized as the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland. This achievement was part of a larger expedition where she cycled and rowed 7,000 km (4,350 miles) from Scotland to Syria. She also organized a National Geographic expedition to research the history of the olive. These expeditions underscore her commitment to both physical endurance and scientific inquiry. Her literary contributions include the bestselling books ‘Rowboat in a Hurricane’, ‘Rowed Trip’, and ‘Olive Odyssey’, documenting her various journeys and discoveries.
Her career progression includes co-founding the boat company Angus Rowboats and later becoming the CEO and Co-Founder of Open Ocean Robotics. She has been recognized with the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award, listed as one of North America’s leading adventurers by Explore Magazine, and named one of Canada’s Greatest Women Explorers by Canadian Geographic in 2016. Her work translates into motivational speaking engagements for corporations, non-profits, and organizations, where she shares lessons learned from her adventures.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
