The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In the Digital Age

• Episode 125: Leveling the Playing Field in Global Trade with Carmit Glik of Ship4wd

  Episode 125: Leveling the Playing Field in Global Trade with Carmit Glik of Ship4wd Guest: Carmit Glik, CEO, Ship4wd Episode Overview: Global trade isn't just mega-shippers and Fortune 500s. It's thousands of small and mid-sized businesses trying to move a single container without getting crushed by complexity. In this episode, Carmit Glik, CEO of Ship4wd, explains how her team is building a digital-first freight solution that combines technology and human support to give underdogs a fair shot in international logistics. Key Points: Why SMBs Are the Real Backbone of Trade How small and mid-sized businesses make up the majority of economic activity—and why they're often ignored by traditional logistics providers. Trust After Turbulence What COVID, the Red Sea disruptions, and shifting tariffs have done to SMB confidence—and why "too good to be true" is the default reaction to new services. Digital-First, Human-Backed How Ship4wd blends self-service booking, tariff calculators, and shipment tracking with real people on call when things go sideways. Knowledge as an Antidote to Chaos Why transparency on duties, tariffs, and total landed costs is now non-negotiable for business owners making tight-margin decisions. From VC to Founder: Lessons for Maritime/Logistics Startups Carmit's path from maritime VC to operator, what's changed in the startup ecosystem since 2018, and her advice for founders who want to solve real problems in freight. Sponsored by Accelleron This episode is brought to you by Accelleron and the LOREKA360° Emissions Desk—one partner, one process, and complete confidence in your compliance. Learn more at accelleron.com/emissions-desk. If you'd like to discuss sponsoring The Last Dinosaur, please get in touch with Digital Ship. Tune in Now: Listen to Episode 125 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

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• Episode 124: Connecting Ships with Local Experts: Manos Koukouvios, COO, Vsltec

  Connecting Ships with Local Experts Guest: Manos Koukouvios, COO,  Vsltec Episode Overview: Former seafarer and now COO of Vsltec, Manos Koukouvios shares how a real off-hire HVAC failure in West Africa sparked the idea for a vetted, location-based network of technical service providers. We talk about building a two-sided marketplace in shipping, managing expectations in a "WhatsApp world," and what founders should really focus on when starting in maritime tech. ⭐ Sponsor: Accelleron – LOREKA360° Emissions Desk You Should Be Operating Ships, Not Filing Paperwork Accelleron's LOREKA360° Emissions Desk is a complete compliance service that handles data checks, documentation, forecasting, and verification – powered by intelligent software and experts who've actually worked at sea. 👉 Learn more at accelleron.com/emissions-desk Want to advertise with the podcast?  Contact my friends at DigitalShip Key Points From sea to startup: Manos' journey from LNG and cruise ships to Flagship Founders and into VesselTech. The HVAC case that sparked Vsltec: How one bad technical job turned into months of off-hire and a clear problem to solve. Vetted, local networks: Why Vsltec insists on truly local service providers and how that de-clutters the "we do everything, everywhere" noise. Change management & expectations: Selling into overloaded technical/purchasing teams whose expectations are shaped by free, consumer-grade apps. Advice for founders: Obsess over the problem first, talk to people, and only build when you know it's real, big, and worth paying for. Learn More: For another deep-dive on maritime innovation, check out Episode 78: Navigating Maritime Innovation with Fabian Feldhaus Tune in Now: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Support the Podcast: Please rate 5 stars, follow, share, or support via Buy Me a Coffee. Stay curious, stay salty. 🦕🌊

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• Episode 123: Digital Pay at Sea: Crew Wages, Compliance, and Cashless Ships with Stuart Ostrow of ShipMoney

  Episode Overview: Crews are still getting paid with cash, FedExed checks, and manual wires. ShipMoney is trying to end that. In this episode, Stuart Ostrow explains how digital payroll and controlled payout options are changing how seafarers get paid, how owners manage cash, and how operators stay compliant in a sanctions-heavy world. This episode of The Last Dinosaur is produced in proud partnership with The Captain's Table, a global pitch platform spotlighting the people building the future of maritime. Sponsor: Staying compliant in shipping is only getting harder. CII, EU ETS, FuelEU… it's nonstop. OrbitMI's Orbit Reporter automates regulatory reporting, improves data accuracy, and helps owners get ahead instead of scrambling. Named one of the 150 Most Innovative Companies in Maritime four years in a row. Want compliance to be an advantage, not a tax on ops? Learn more at https://www.orbitmi.com/connected-maritime-era. Interested in sponsoring The Last Dinosaur? Reach out to Digital Ship. Key Points: Paying crew is still painfully manual — cash on board, wires, even paper checks. Digital pay gives seafarers control: they can send money home how they want (bank, wallet, cash pickup). Removing cash from vessels also helps owners with compliance, auditability, and fraud risk. Cyber and compliance are daily battles: sanctions, KYC, OTP security, penetration testing. This isn't just payroll anymore — companies are using these tools for ship stores, superintendent expenses, and vendor payments. Tune In: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and watch on YouTube. Music by: Peg and The Rejected "King of SKA" Art Work By: GA Design Produced by: Chris Aversano Support the Show: Follow, rate us 5-stars, and share with someone in crewing, compliance, or vessel management.

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• Episode 122: Why Maritime Needs a Data Utility, Not Another App – Ari Marjamaa, Raa Labs

  Episode 122: Why Maritime Needs a Data Utility, Not Another App – Ari Marjamaa, Raa Labs Episode Overview: Raa Labs helps maritime businesses collect, organize, and share high-quality operational vessel data—onboard and onshore—so owners and operators can run analytics anywhere. Ari explains why Raa Labs acts like a "data utility layer".  This turns messy inputs into trusted signals, and what it takes to drive adoption from bridge to boardroom. Sponsor: KVH keeps fleets connected with a hybrid OneWeb + Starlink solution managed by one trusted partner. Learn more at kvh.com. Want to advertise with the podcast? Contact our friends at Digital Ship. Key Points: Data Utility Model: Deliver clean, contextualized data that any analytics tool can use—plumbing first, dashboards later. Horizontal, Not Vertical: Standardize and route data independent of OEM/app silos. Standardization by Software: A contextualization engine converts mixed units/labels into consistent outputs. Crew Workload: Use sensor data to auto-populate reports; crews validate instead of retyping. Adoption = Org Change: Exec buy-in, clear use cases, new team structures, and internal champions drive scale. Decarb & ROI: Voyage optimization + precise reporting support EU ETS/compliance while cutting fuel. Learn More: Related perspective on ROI for owners: Joy Basu (Smart Ship Hub). Tune in Now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. Music by: Peg and The Rejected "King of SKA" • Art: GA Design • Produced by: Chris Aversano Support Our Podcast: Please rate 5-stars and follow. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates. Stay curious, stay salty. Chris

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• Episode 121: From Excel to Foresight: Ingrid Kylstad on Building Resilient, Low-Carbon Supply Chains

  From Excel to Foresight: Ingrid Kylstad on Building Resilient, Low-Carbon Supply Chains Guest: Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director, Klaveness Digital Episode Overview: Ingrid Kylstad joins Chris to unpack how Klaveness Digital's CargoValue helps industrial shippers shift from day-to-day firefighting to foresight-driven planning. They dive into digital twins for the seaborne supply chain, AI-enabled scenario modeling, change management in B2B software, and what it will take to build resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective supply chains. As part of our Captain's Table Challenge series, this conversation spotlights practical innovation that sticks. The Last Dinosaur is the official podcast of the Captain's Table Challenge Key Points: Ingrid's path into maritime: From EU regulatory affairs to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association to leading at Klaveness Digital—why diverse backgrounds strengthen shipping. CargoValue explained: A SaaS "digital twin" that gives real-time shipment/inventory visibility, optimizes schedules, reduces stock-outs and demurrage, and enables global, real-time collaboration. From reactive to proactive: Why foresight, scenario planning, and "what-if" modeling beat spreadsheet firefighting. Change management is the product: Champions, early wins, and dedicated customer success are essential—Excel is the status-quo competitor. AI & automation: Co-pilots and automated workflows are moving from hype to table stakes; scenario modeling now far more attainable. Open ecosystems & APIs: Sophisticated buyers demand data portability and integrations; vendors must play nicely in diversified tech stacks. Decarbonization momentum: Less hype, more implementation—Scope 3 rigor is rising among large industrials; owners that serve them need credible data and tools. Learn More: Related episode: Ep 116 – Joy Basu of Smart Ship Hub: Evidence-based ROI for digital platforms and closing the innovation gap for small/mid-size owners. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Accelleron — Emissions Desk, helping operators monitor, manage, and optimize emissions decisions. Learn more: accelleron.com/digital-solutions/emissions-desk Tune in Now: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Music by: Peg and The Rejected "King of SKA" Art Work By: GA Design Produced by: Chris Aversano Support Our Podcast: If you've found value in this episode, please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, follow, and share. Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates—and consider supporting us on Buy Me a Coffee. Your support truly makes a difference!

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