From Seafarer to Ship Owner and Surviving a Pirate Attack - YC’s Maritime Grit

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Yasovardhan
Chinni (YC). YC grew up in a small Indian town and in pursuit of financial stability chose a non-traditional path into shipping. From marine engineering to life on board the vessel, YC turned his seafaring experience into a full-fledged maritime business portfolio. From the engine room to the boardroom and asset ownership, YC shares his inspiring story of resilience, calculated risk-taking, and building YC Ventures—an ecosystem supporting maritime innovation.

🚢 Whether you're in shipping, building a startup, or just looking for career inspiration—this episode offers raw insight and practical wisdom.

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