Episode 62: Charting the Course with Will Roberts, CEO of ioCurrents and his Journey in Maritime Tech
Episode: Episode 62: Charting the Course: Will Roberts, CEO of ioCurrents and his Journey in Maritime Tech Guest: Will Roberts, CEO of ioCurrents Highlights: CEO's First Year - A Year in Review with Will Roberts: Increased installed bases in 2023 Clients had Improved operations, including fuel savings. Handling big data with AI and MI. Started with engine failure prediction, expanded to other functions. Minimizing crew workflow impact. Purposeful digitization informs your team when, where, and why to pay attention to each asset on each unique vessel. Challenges in Tech Adoption: Maritime industry is risk-averse. More tech on ships, constant crew size. Growing responsibilities for ship crews. Adapting shoreside products for seafaring. Opportunities and Lessons: Tightened budgets as an opportunity for cost savings. Identifying pain points during client interactions. Anticipated industry consolidation and lessons learned. Tech adoption not automatic in maritime. Impact of Maritime Industry: Maritime's potential for a significant impact. Benefits of a diverse workforce. Overview: Learn about the challenges and opportunities in tech adoption in the maritime sector and the potential for a diverse workforce to drive positive change. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the digital age of maritime shipping. Tune in Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Watch now on YouTube 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! Contact me for sponsorship opportunities as well.