CEO & Founder, Eco BreakthroughsHead of Strategic Partnerships, 4ocean
I believe that business can be used as a force for good to protect our beloved natural ecosystems
Grant Kendzior across six settings: an EarthX interview beside a lit globe, recovered plastic baled on a shoreline, community work in Guatemala and Uganda, a keynote stage and a panel in Dubai, a glacier ice cave and a suspension bridge in Switzerland, and a 4ocean boat on the water
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I’m Grant Kendzior, the CEO and Founder of Eco Breakthroughs and Head of Strategic Partnerships at 4ocean. My mission is to blend business acumen with a deep commitment to sustainability, creating innovative solutions that restore harmony between culture and nature.
With a robust educational foundation including a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida, along with a Sustainable Business Strategy certificate from Harvard Business School, I have built a career on combining business acumen with sustainability. As a serial entrepreneur with several impactful businesses, I have brokered millions of dollars in business-to-business deals with some of the world’s largest companies.
Philanthropy is at the heart of my mission. Through impact investing and collaboration with nonprofits and grassroots organizations, I work to support initiatives that tackle plastic pollution, climate change, promote social entrepreneurship, and advance sustainability. My efforts extend beyond financial contributions; I actively engage with communities around the world, from indigenous women in Guatemala to refugee camps in Uganda. My goal is to create a ripple effect of positive change.
As the CEO and Founder of Eco Breakthroughs and Head of Strategic Partnerships at 4ocean, I harness the power of business to drive global sustainability efforts. My expertise in sustainable business strategies, corporate social responsibility, and ecopreneurship has allowed me to broker millions of dollars in deals with Fortune 100 companies, advancing impactful environmental initiatives worldwide.
Outside of my professional work, I’m an avid traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and mindfulness seeker. Adventure fuels my passion for sustainability and enriches my connection to the natural world, which reinforces my resolve to advocate for sustainable practices. My spiritual journey is deeply intertwined with my professional work, and I am known among my loved ones as “Grateful Grant” for the generosity and hope I strive to spread.
Plastic pollution is not an abstraction. These are the places the work happens — from the waste that ends up in a child’s backyard to the tonnes pulled back out of the water.
Grant Kendzior brings together real-world business experience, global environmental impact, and a powerful belief that companies can help heal the planet while creating meaningful growth. Through engaging stories and practical strategies, Grant inspires leaders to turn sustainability from a responsibility into a competitive advantage.
I envision harnessing the power of business as a force for good, driving global harmony and deepening our connection with nature. My approach combines strategic business innovation with a commitment to environmental stewardship, aiming to create a future where businesses contribute positively to the planet and its people. By fostering sustainable practices and encouraging a profound respect for the natural world, I strive to restore balance and enrich the human experience, ensuring that our actions today lead to a thriving, harmonious world for future generations.
Grant Kendzior standing on a stack of bagged plastic recovered from a coastline
If you’re interested in integrating sustainability into your business or simply want to connect with a dedicated advocate for a greener future, let’s collaborate. Together, we can drive significant change and work towards a more sustainable world.
