Need help with market expansion, product market fit, growth, or fundraising? Reach out! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderle/ Support the pod! https://buymeacoffee.com/lowlevelbarbarians Lets Connect! * https://www.linkedin.com/in/norhakim-sanwan/ Sitting down with Hakim, CEO and Co-founder of Mascon Technologies, to dive deep into the $14 trillion maritime industry and how digital transformation is revolutionizing maritime safety and seafarer operations. Hakim shares his journey from being a seafarer himself to solving real-world problems with cutting-edge tech, helping to increase safety, trust, and operational efficiency. Discover how the lack of verification in traditional methods has caused significant economic losses and why Mascon's solutions are poised to disrupt the space. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Elevator Pitch 03:09 Value Aspect Of Safety Marine Economy 06:31 Lack Of Safety Equals Huge Economic Loss 09:11 Market Sizing of Maritime Industry 10:49 Breaking Down The Value Chain 18:47 Ship Man Power Organization 21:41 Competition in Maritime Tech Space 28:45 Best Innovations in the Maritime Industry 32:27 Contrarian Views In Maritime Industry 38:22 Views On Port Congestion 44:45 Labor Shortages 49:50 Tackling Certification 51:34 Mascon Core Focus - Problem/Solution