Episode 59 Maritime Tech Insights: 2023 Year in Review & 2024 Outlook
Episode: 2023 year in review and a look forward with Evangelos Efstathiou, Managing Director of Skysail Advisors Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Burmester & Vogel Guest: Evangelos Efstathiou, Managing Director of Skysail Advisors Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Burmester & Vogel Highlights: Latest Happening at Skysail and Burmeister and Vogel: Evan talks to us about his maritime landscape that he puts together for Skysail as well as his latest update on whats happening with B and V, where he is looking to streamline and improve demurrage 2023 Lookback: From the continued drumbeat to investments, to the expansion of companies with large investments and platforms, to the fallout (not all of it bad) of Nautilus, and the importance of how decarbonization involves digitalization, we cover it all What 2024 has in store: Evan and Chris expect to see AI and ‘chat gpt’ type solutions being more commonplace, bigger companies now will continue to get larger with targeted acquisitions and a continued focus on decarbonization. The key will be for the VC space – where is there the need for a solution (in other words – what is the whitespace yet to be explored) Book Recommendations: Evan recommends ‘Ask Your Developer: How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century’ by Jeff Lawson as it addresses an API first software posture. Chris talks about why the Rick Rubin Book ‘The Creative Act: A Way of Being’ is next up for him Overview: A few of what 2023 held for the industry and a peak into what 2024 will bring to us that are in this space. Tune in Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Music by Peg and The Rejected 'King of SKA' Art Work By: GA Design This podcast was produced by me, Chris Aversano Support our Podcast: If you've found value in this episode, please rate us 5-stars and follow The podcast has a newsletter where you can subscribe. Every interaction truly makes a difference! You can also Buy Me A Coffee