TJ's Tech Talk

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Torsten Steinbrecher, Founder & Managing Partner at Qualtron GmbH. Torsten shares his personal journey into the industry, how his company came to life, and his love for cinema and the experience of watching a film in a true movie theatre.They also explore the latest developments at Qualtron and the technical challenges that come with bringing that cinema experience to life.#Cinema #Qualtron #TJsTechTalk #MrSmith #SuperYachtIPTV #SYIPTV

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Patricia Becker, Exhibition Manager for Metstrade. Patricia shares how her role takes her around the world and the challenges of balancing international travel with family life.They explore how Metstrade and The Superyacht Forum have grown and evolved over the years, and what goes on behind the scenes to bring both events to life. Patricia offers a personal perspective on the people, planning and year-round work that help make each edition a success.#Metstrade #TheSuperyachtForum #TJsTechTalk #MrSmith #SuperYachtIPTV #SYIPTV

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Alexander Höfling about his career in the yacht industry. Alexander shares his experiences at Lürssen and the journey that led him to start his own company.They explore the lessons he learned along the way, his motivation for taking that step, and the personal story behind building a business in the yacht industry.#YachtIndustry #Entrepreneurship #TJsTechTalk #MrSmith #SuperYachtIPTV #SYIPTV

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Matthew Zimmerman of FarSounder. Matthew explains the technology behind forward-looking sonar and how it helps crews detect obstacles ahead, navigate safely and reduce the risk of collisions.He also shares his passion for protecting whale populations, why this mission means so much to him personally, and its importance for the environment and the wider world.Explore the whale training Matthew mentions in this episode: https://training.farsounder.com/courses/whales#ForwardLookingSonar #FarSounder #WhaleConservation #TJsTechTalk #MrSmith #SuperYachtIPTV #SYIPTV

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Michael Meeneghan shares his personal journey into the world of healthy LED lighting and how that experience sparked a true passion for the technology.Michael explains how healthy lighting can impact our wellbeing and how he is bringing these solutions into the superyacht industry, hotels and other environments. But this episode goes beyond technology. It’s also an inspiring personal story about the motivation behind his work and his drive to create healthier environments through light.#HealthyLighting #CircadianLighting #TJsTechTalk #MrSmith #SuperYachtIPTV #SYIPTV

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Evi Menheere of Maritime & Offshore NL. Evi shares how the organisation supports the Dutch maritime and offshore sector around the world, explaining its international activities and what it means for its members.They also explore Evi’s personal journey in the yacht industry, her involvement with yachts and the experiences that have shaped her connection to the sector. The conversation brings together an international industry perspective and the personal story behind her work.

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Mike Brandt, owner of Lift Emotion.Mike shares his experience designing and installing elevator systems on board superyachts and other vessels, where space, weight, movement, safety and custom engineering all play a major role. He explains how these systems are integrated into a yacht, the technical and practical challenges that come with working in such demanding environments, and why every project requires a tailored approach.They also discuss the latest developments and innovations within the elevator industry, how technology is changing the way lift systems are designed and controlled, and what Mike sees as the biggest opportunities and challenges for the future of his field.

In this episode of TJ’s Tech Talk, Tjeerd van Groenland speaks with Dennie Zaad, founder and owner of DZ Technologies.

Dennie shares his personal story behind starting his company, including the challenges and setbacks he faced along the way, as well as the successes that helped shape DZ Technologies into the business it is today.

In the second part of the conversation, they explore the latest developments in camera and security systems for commercial properties, private homes, and superyachts. Danny also shares his perspective on emerging technologies and where he believes the security industry is heading next.

In this introductory episode, Tjeerd van Groenland sits down with Danny Schouten to introduce TJ’s Tech Talk and explain what listeners can expect. Together, they discuss the vision behind the podcast and its focus on personal stories, innovation, and the latest technologies shaping the superyacht industry.