Disrupting the Shipping Industry with James Kellett

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Burn Rate with David Amosun

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Welcome to Burn Rate with David Amosun—the podcast where visionary builders, scrappy operators, sector experts and sharp investors share the hard-earned lessons behind shaping the future. Each episode, I unpack ideas, trends, and strategies that move the needle for founders, operators, and investors. Whether you’re unlocking 0 to 1, scaling from 1 to n, or hunting the next big thing, we’ve got the stories and straight talk you need. Hit subscribe and join a crew of dreamers, doers, and deal-makers turning ideas into empires. Let’s burn bright, not out.

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Disrupting the Shipping Industry with James Kellett

Burn Rate with David Amosun

59 minutes 14 seconds

7 months ago

Disrupting the Shipping Industry with James Kellett

In this conversation, David interviews James Kellett, co-founder and CEO of Spot Ship, a startup that is revolutionising the shipping industry. We dive into the challenges and opportunities within the shipping market, the journey from finance to startups, and technical expertise in entrepreneurship.

James shares his unconventional approach to fundraising as a first-time founder, the importance of angel investors and a rolling close strategy. He discusses the advantages of building a startup in London, and the dynamics of remote work culture at Spot Ship, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. James also highlights the significance of personal branding in today's startup landscape.

This episode is a must-listen for founders and aspiring builders.

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:23) - James’ Journey from Finance to Startups

(06:02) - Understanding the Shipping Market Dynamics

(11:07) - Navigating Challenges in Commodity Shipping

(15:42) - Spot Ship's Product Development Journey

(21:00) - Pitching Spot Ship to Investors

(22:23) - MBA Founders & Technical Co-founders

(30:53) - Unconventional Fundraising Strategies

(38:30) - Choosing London Over Silicon Valley

(42:20) - Remote Work Culture at Spotship