Maritime SoftwareHub

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Drew Orvieto, Director of Marine Solutions at Siemens Energy, about how a background in naval architecture led him into commercial and leadership roles at the intersection of maritime electrification, automation, and autonomous technology. Drew walks through what his day-to-day role looks like and the pro...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Nakul Malhotra, Vice President of Emerging Opportunities Portfolio at Wilhelmsen Group, about how his experience as a seafarer has shaped his approach to maritime innovation and why domain knowledge is so critical when assessing new technologies for one of shipping's most established names. They explore w...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Andrew Balfour, Founder of TidalIQ, about his journey from seafarer to first-time tech founder and what that path has taught him about the gap between how maritime professionals experience regulation and how the industry has historically tried to solve it. They explore what the growing emissions regulator...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Brian Jaffa, Sales and Business Growth Manager at GeoServe, about his journey from shipbroking into the world of maritime SaaS and the perspective that background gives him on how the industry is evolving. Brian shares how working both sides of shipping shapes the way he sees the maritime software landsca...

Season 6 is here! We're kicking things off with a deep dive into one of the most exciting frontiers in maritime tech: autonomous and unmanned vessels. In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Breanna Clemmons, Marketing Specialist at Tocaro Blue, about her transition into marketing within the maritime technology sector and what drew her to the u...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Ben Hillary, Managing Director at Commodities People, about his two decades in the commodity markets and events world and what has kept him at the centre of it. They explore what Commodities People does and the role it plays in the wider commodity tech ecosystem, from running global events to collecting b...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Ryan Dooley, Chief Commercial Officer at Voltic Shipping, about his career across maritime and technology and what drew him to help shape the commercial direction of one of shipping's most ambitious new ventures. The conversation also covers the roadmap from chartering vessels through to fully solar-power...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Todd Allen, Managing Director at NAVTOR, about his journey into the maritime technology space and what it means to lead a regional arm of a truly global organisation. They explore how passage planning and digital routing tools have evolved in recent years, and how modern navigation software is changing th...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Nigel Lee, Chief Strategy Officer at Robosys Automation, about his career journey from the Royal Navy through to the cutting edge of maritime autonomy. They explore what true autonomy in shipping actually looks like in practice, how close the industry is to making it a reality, and the unique challenges o...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Graham Bain, Principal Analyst at Enverus & host of the Enverus Innovation Underground Series, about his journey from geology into the world of energy transition. They explore how data is shaping the modern energy landscape, the growing momentum behind technologies like carbon capture, geothermal, and...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast , Callum Beaumont speaks with Youssef Elbehri, Senior Business Development Manager at Sphera & host of Revert Ventures, about the realities of working in commercial roles within the climate economy. They discuss what sustainability consulting looks like today, the growing importance of emissions measurement and decarbonization, a...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Gayle Mardell, Co-Founder & Director at Seacraft IT, about how maritime operators discover and adopt technology. They explore the challenges faced by both operators and IT vendors in navigating the fragmented maritime tech landscape, and how Seacraft IT is building a marketplace to simplify discovery,...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Rory Proud, Co-Founder of Maritime Data, about improving accessibility in the maritime industry to unlock latent demand. They discuss the challenges of data procurement, the role of AI in making data more accessible, and how to build trust in data solutions. Rory shares insights on the evolving landscape...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Andrew Rains, Senior Sales Director at Tocaro Blue, a company building AI-powered maritime perception software. Andrew shares his journey into the autonomous and defense software space, including his early role in shaping Tocaro Blue’s growth and go-to-market strategy. He explains the company’s role in the...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, host Callum Beaumont speaks with Tanner Behrend, VP of Strategic Growth at Edgecom Energy. They discuss the intricacies of building go-to-market strategies in the energy management sector. He shares insights on customer engagement, the importance of education in sales, and the dynamics of sales cycles. Tanner emphasizes the need for...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, host Kenneth Adair speaks with James DeCesare, CEO of Hypersphere Technologies, about the critical importance of data protection and cybersecurity in the maritime industry. They discuss the vulnerabilities associated with data, the risks posed by supply chain dependencies, and the challenges of hiring qualified candidates in cyberse...

In this episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Brian Hagan, CEO of Vessel Vanguard. Brian shares his unique journey from being a customer of the software to becoming its owner. He discusses the features of Vessel Vanguard, a SaaS product designed for maintenance tracking in the maritime industry, and highlights its applications in both recreational and com...

In this episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Ken Adair, recruiter at Cordell Beaumont specializing in the commodities and energy sector. Ken shares his journey from studying broadcast journalism to becoming a successful recruiter in Houston. The conversation covers various topics, including the current hiring trends in the energy sector, candidate motiva...

In this premier episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast Season 5, Callum Beaumont interviews Marcus May, Co-Founder of Mustaa, a company revolutionizing yacht ownership through fractional ownership and blockchain technology. Marcus shares his journey from a structural engineer to an entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry. He emphasizes the i...

In this episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Jason Berman, Founder and CEO of Nautica Consulting Group, shares insights into the evolution of maritime technology and the importance of data integration in the industry. He discusses the development of their ERP system, Agency One, and the challenges of technology adoption in a traditionally conservative sector. Jason emphasizes the...

In this episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Stefan Holm, Founder and CEO of Incremental Maritime. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in maritime compliance, particularly in the context of decarbonization. Stefan shares insights on how his company helps the shipping industry navigate complex regulations while also making sustainability profita...

In this episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Jon Jie, Co-Founder and COO of Marina Chain, discussing the innovative solutions for carbon reporting and maritime data management. Jon shares insights on identifying market gaps, navigating challenges in sales, and the technological advancements of their Parse AI product. The conversation also explores strate...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Ilse Rodewijk, CEO and Founder of AlbatrosDigital, about redefining vessel performance insights and the power of collaboration in maritime software. Ilse shares her journey from being a civil engineer to founding AlbatrosDigital, a company using a physics-first approach to build high-accuracy vessel perfor...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Claire Georgeson, Founder and CEO of PsyFyi, about the importance of seafarers as valuable assets in the maritime industry. Claire discusses her background in commercial shipping, the disconnect between ship and shore, and the significance of gathering anonymous feedback from seafarers to improve their wel...

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, host Callum Beaumont speaks with Michael Baldwin, Co-Founder and COO of OpenTug, about the challenges and innovations in the barge industry. They discuss the lack of data transparency, the implementation of GPS tracking and AI to optimize operations and the importance of understanding customer needs. Mike shares insights on the futu...