Who we are and why we exist
Learn more about us and our mission: to accelerate fish farming.
Accelerate fish farming by creating more with less
Growing up, we saw our parents struggle and fight every day to succeed as farmers. We also understand that our planet has limited resources.
That is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to help fish farmers become more profitable and sustainable using zero-waste technology.
Jaap van Rijn
Our technology is based on research and innovations created by our Chief Scientist and Co-Founder, Prof. Jaap van Rijn.
Born into a family of fishermen, Prof. van Rijn has dedicated his career to developing eco-friendly fish farming techniques.
He has authored over 100 publications and held key roles in prominent agricultural and aquacultural institutions.
The founding team
Dr. Snir Azaria
CEO and Co-Founder
Nimrod Gliksman
COO and Co-Founder
Prof. Jaap van Rijn
Chief Scientist and Co-Founder
We’re hiring!
If you’re excited about helping fish farmers create more with less - reach out.
Locations
Find our office locations and production sites.
Austin, Texas
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel
Israeli Office
Ma’agan Michael, Israel
Commercial Pilot Farm
Rehovot, Israel
R&D Center
Recognized by leaders in aquaculture
We are proud to have received numerous recognitions for our contributions to fish farming innovation.
A 3rd generation legacy farmer with a deep-rooted passion for agriculture and sustainability.
As a marine biologist with a PhD in wastewater treatment in land-based aquaculture systems, Snir brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and practical experience. He has led several international research programs and is recognized as a leading expert in off-flavor mitigation in aquaculture systems.
His extensive knowledge in the design, optimization, and maintenance of industrial-scale biological treatment units, coupled with his proficiency in water quality assessment, positions Inland at the forefront of innovative and eco-friendly agricultural solutions.
Based out of Austin, TX, Nimrod is an experienced entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in both startups and real estate.
Prior to joining Inland Ocean, Nimrod was the CEO of Gliks, a high quality real estate developer in Israel. Before that he was a co-founder of Modus-p, an AI based Legal Tech startup. His background includes 8 years as an intelligence officer in Israel’s Prime Minister’s office.
Nimrod holds two bachelor’s degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Mathematics and Accounting.
Born into a fishing family in a coastal Dutch village, Prof. Jaap van Rijn was exposed to fisheries early on. The physical and economic hardships of traditional fisheries motivated him to pursue a career focused on alternative fish production methods.
His academic path has been dedicated to developing eco-friendly fish farming techniques, providing a sustainable, high-protein food source.
Prof. van Rijn has authored over 100 publications and held key roles such as head of the Department of Animal Sciences at Hebrew University, director of the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat, Israel, and Editor-in-Chief of the Aquacultural Engineering Journal (Elsevier).
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