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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Using satellite technology, Shipamax can quickly identify which ships are available and meet specific requirements, significantly reducing the time to book a ship.
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Pitch Practice with Paul Buchheit and Sam Altman at Startup School SV 2016
@ Y Combinator
12/26/16
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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Shipamax helps agricultural, energy, and mining companies hire full ships, not just containers, for transporting large quantities of goods.
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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Shipamax's goal is to serve both small and large clients by providing superior intelligence and faster access to shipping options.
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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Shipamax aims to streamline the shipping process, allowing traders to receive faster responses and better service compared to traditional brokers.
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Sam Altman
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Sam Altman emphasizes that the shipping industry has not yet adopted effective technology, leaving a significant market opportunity for startups like Shipamax.
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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Shipamax has received job requests from 50 potential customers within its first seven weeks of operation, indicating early interest in its services.
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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
The potential revenue from a deal with a large energy trading company could reach $15 million annually for Shipamax.
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Jenna Brown
12/26/16
@ Y Combinator
Shipamax has secured requests worth approximately $4.5 million since launching its beta, including a deal with a major energy trading company.
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Andrew Ng
08/30/23
@ Stanford Online
Today, hundreds of ships are using Bearing AI's technology, resulting in significant fuel savings and operational efficiency, which emerged from the collaboration between Mitsui's maritime expertise and my team's AI knowledge, showcasing how diverse expertise can lead to innovative solutions.
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Andrew Ng
08/30/23
@ Stanford Online
One project involved optimizing ship routes by predicting fuel consumption based on the route taken.