Ali Gara, founder and CEO of MagicPort chats with Hugh Dixson, founder and CEO of Switchboard.

The host of episode 107 of Venture Everywhere is Hugh Dixson, CEO and founder of Switchboard, a platform that integrates enterprise IT systems in supply chains and automates manual processes. He talks with Ali Gara, founder and CEO of MagicPort, a software platform bringing intelligence and automation to shipping operations. Ali shares his journey from private equity in Asia to founding MagicPort in Singapore, where he saw an opportunity to modernize the inefficient, manual processes around port calls. He discusses how MagicPort provides maritime intelligence and an operating system for port call management, helping shipping companies leverage data for business development, optimize operations, and streamline collaboration across the fragmented industry.

In this episode, you will hear:

1. Aggregating data from sources for real-time vessel and port intelligence.
2. Replacing Excel and email with an integrated operating system for port calls.
3. Driving adoption in a change-resistant, fragmented shipping industry.
4. Leveraging AI and automation to deliver immediate customer value.
5. Building trusted networks on smart platforms for efficient global trade.

Learn more about Ali Gara | MagicPort

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-gara-4034082/

Website: https://magicport.ai/

Learn more about Hugh Dixson | Switchboard

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughdixson/

Website: https://www.switchboardcloud.com/