From Seafarer to Ship Owner and Surviving a Pirate Attack

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From Seafarer to Ship Owner and Surviving a Pirate Attack - YC’s Maritime Grit

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Yasovardhan
Chinni (YC). YC grew up in a small Indian town and in pursuit of financial stability chose a non-traditional path into shipping. From marine engineering to life on board the vessel, YC turned his seafaring experience into a full-fledged maritime business portfolio. From the engine room to the boardroom and asset ownership, YC shares his inspiring story of resilience, calculated risk-taking, and building YC Ventures—an ecosystem supporting maritime innovation.

📌 Chapters for the Episode
00:00 – Intro
01:41 – Early Life and Why Marine Engineering
03:09 – Entering the Entrepreneurial World
04:55 – Traits for Resilience and Succes
06:15 – Spotting Strong Entrepreneurs Out of their Comfort Zone
13:08 – Owning a Ship: The Dream vs Reality
14:26 – Unlocking Ship Ownership for Others
15:20 – Decarbonization and Future Fleet Vision
18:09 – If YC Were a Ship…
19:00 – Advice to the Next Generation
20:02 – Facing Pirates at Sea: A True Story
21:37 – The Hidden Realities of Shipping
26:50 – What Drives YC Today
28:04 – Reflections on Maritime Culture
30:00 – Outro

🚢 Whether you're in shipping, building a startup, or just looking for career inspiration—this episode offers raw insight and practical wisdom.

🔗 Find out more about YC Ventures: https://ycventure.us/

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