#53 Digital Maritime Business Accelerator: Carsten Bullemer on AI, Innovation, and Community Impact

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Carsten Bullemer, founder of Maritime Data Systems, over a beer in Hamburg. As a serial entrepreneur, his career is both fascinating and inspiring - ranging from pioneering maritime software to launching platforms like trusteddocks.com, Navisense, and searoutes.com. 

But there’s more to Carsten than tech: he’s also a passionate community builder in Hamburg, driven by the belief that small actions can create a big impact. Key highlights you don’t want to miss: 

📈 Carsten’s platforms have evolved from procurement tools to data-driven hubs, transforming transparency and efficiency in maritime logistics. 

🤖 From private AIS networks to carbon emission tracking, the maritime industry is undergoing significant change. Carsten is pushing it further, predicting that by 2025, 90% of his work will be powered by AI-based solutions, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and innovation. 

👨‍💻 Drawing from his extensive entrepreneurial experience, Carsten emphasizes that true innovation lies in pragmatic, impactful contributions—not in chasing unattainable legacies. 

🎧 Tune in now to explore the intersection of maritime tech, entrepreneurship, and community spirit