In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Ilse Rodewijk, CEO and Founder of AlbatrosDigital, about redefining vessel performance insights and the power of collaboration in maritime software.

Ilse shares her journey from being a civil engineer to founding AlbatrosDigital, a company using a physics-first approach to build high-accuracy vessel performance models. She explains how her adventurous mindset and passion for innovation led her to create a platform that combines technical excellence with strong partnerships.

The episode also explores:

• How AlbatrosDigital builds highly accurate vessel performance models from scratch
• The role of digital twins and how they’re reshaping vessel operations
• Why trust, co-creation, and clarity of vision are vital for software partnerships
• The importance of focusing on core competencies while staying open to collaboration
• A glimpse into Ilse’s life beyond work — balancing entrepreneurship with family

If you’d like to reach out to Ilse, feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn.

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