PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 6, 2024
Mike Ballin, 25, and business partner Luke Diehl, 34, are on a quest to turn old fishing nets into surfboards that last longer and are better for the environment than traditional ones. They founded the startup, Blueprint Surf Co., with three targets in mind for their boards: a minimal carbon footprint, high durability and a strong structure that will help surfers cruise the waves for years to come.