Guided by Expertise. Driven by Purpose.
At Sterrett Levin, we’re a team of innovators, operators, and domain experts building smarter systems to solve real-world challenges at scale. Our work blends bold thinking with deep technical precision—always grounded in purpose and built for impact.
Our Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in this journey, contributing expertise across science, engineering, sustainability, and growth strategy to help us design, validate, and scale Watermaven, our flagship product in intelligent irrigation.
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Kim Levin
FOUNDER & CEO
Kim Levin has more than 20 years of leadership experience across climate tech, consumer goods, and building materials. She brings a proven ability to drive growth, operational excellence, and innovation with measurable impact.
Her career spans executive roles in both startups and billion-dollar enterprises, where she led market expansions, launched award-winning products, and built strategic partnerships that reshaped industry categories. Along the way, she has consistently turned challenges into opportunities, creating pathways for businesses to scale while staying mission-driven.
Kim’s resilience and adaptability were forged early in life, shaping a leadership style defined by grit, clarity, and a commitment to impact. Today, she leads Sterrett Levin with a clear vision—aligning teams and partners around the mission to make water conservation effortless, accessible, and scalable.
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Dr. Julien Manin
CHIEF SCIENCE ADVISOR, FLUID DYNAMICS & SPRAY TECHNOLOGY
Julien brings deep expertise in fluid dynamics, spray behavior, advanced CFD simulations, and AI/ML data analytics to support Watermaven’s development of precision irrigation technology. With extensive experience in multiphase flow, atomization, and optical diagnostics, his guidance informs nozzle design, water dispersion strategies, hydropower systems, and system validation—ensuring performance, efficiency, and a strong foundation for product innovation and IP development.
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Dani Winston
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Dani is a landscape architect focused on sustainable and regenerative design—critical to Watermaven’s goal of building smarter irrigation systems that integrate naturally with the built environment. With over 11 years of experience in water-conscious landscape planning, irrigation integration, and eco-resilient materials, he ensures our product strategy is both environmentally sound and design-friendly for broad adoption.
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Michael Koffler
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, FINANCIAL STRATEGY & INVESTOR READINESS
Michael is a seasoned finance and operations leader with deep Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) experience across science-based and consumer product sectors. He advises Watermaven on financial modeling, unit economics, and fundraising strategy—strengthening our fiscal foundation as we scale and prepare for institutional capital.
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Ashley Montgomery
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, BRAND POSITIONING & MARKET VISIBILITY
Ashley is the founder and CEO of Montgomery Entertainment, where she helps tech and consumer brands elevate visibility through high-impact events and brand storytelling. At Watermaven, she helps shape our public presence, go-to-market positioning, and investor engagement strategy—amplifying our brand at key inflection points.