Founders and advisory board

Dean Shoultz is a visionary in AI and cloud solutions, dedicated to enhancing safety and efficiency in the maritime industry. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has developed groundbreaking ERP and accounting software used by thousands of organizations.

Dean Shoultz

Co-founder

David Boldt is a maritime professional with extensive experience in maritime safety and training, simulation, mariner assessment, and accident investigation. He has worked in multiple sectors and countries and has a broad understanding of maritime safety and risk management.

David Boldt

Co-founder

40+ years in maritime, beginning as a navigating cadet with Cunard. Executive leadership across ship management, passenger and cargo operations, offshore, chartering, and training. Extensive M&A experience from inception through post-acquisition integration. An Aviator who takes a deep interest in all general and safety aviation matters.

Nigel Cleave

Advisor, Commercial Shipping

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Active participant in UK CAA safety forums and independent FDM research. 20 years in insurance, risk analysis, and IT within Lloyd's and the London market. Bridges aviation safety methodology with maritime application.

Charles Forester

Advisor, Aviation/Insurance

Executive with more than 30 years of experience building and running companies in the marine and industrial sectors. He currently leads a family office portfolio, with P&L responsibility for three operating companies, and is actively involved with AI deployment across finance, sales, and operations.

Joe Galatas

Advisor, Maritime

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Decades of experience in software design and development, including cutting edge Ai and edge computing tools. Mike has worked on multiple winning teams within maritime and brings an invaluable level of technical knowledge to the team.

Michael Shields

Advisor, Technology

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CFO of Aspen One. 25 years as a senior executive in hospitality, real estate, and operations. Former EVP/CFO of Northland Properties (65+ hotels, 170+ restaurants, two ski resorts). Expertise in capital markets, M&A, and scaling asset-intensive businesses.

Kevin Smith

Advisor, Finance