Jacob Ruytenbeek is Founder & CEO of SailPlan, the world’s first marine emissions optimization platform. SailPlan helps ships measure, report, and reduce emissions and fuel consumption using high-resolution, real-time data. Jacob grew up in South Florida often working alongside his father, a lifelong boat builder, and developed a strong passion for the ocean and its conservation. SailPlan is a perfect example of an industry-leading startup leveraging modern technology to address a critical commercial pain point while also dramatically reducing carbon emissions and air pollution. Check out SailPlan at www.sailplan.com or follow them on LinkedIn. And feel free to email Jacob directly at jacob@sailplan.com.
In this episode, Jacob shares how his unique background helped prepare him to found this company, from growing up on the beaches of South Florida, to working with his father a maritime engineer from an early age, to his professional experiences as defense contractor and startup executive.
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