The maritime industry, often seen as traditional and slow to adopt new technologies, is now witnessing the dawn of innovative financial models. This article delves into whether fractionalizing or decentralizing maritime assets could be a game-changer. By breaking down ownership into smaller, more manageable parts and leveraging decentralized platforms, stakeholders might experience increased liquidity, shared risks, and broader investment opportunities. However, the transition comes with its own set of challenges, including regulatory hurdles, technological barriers, and the need for industry-wide acceptance. Join us as we explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of this transformative approach to maritime asset management.

https://www.shipfinex.com/blog/shipping-industry

Are Maritime Assets Worth Fractionalizing or Decentralizing

In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova talks with Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss FinTech Ladies and CEO of Eccos Impact GmbH, about Impact Investing, tokenization of real-world assets, and how sustainable business growth is reshaping the future of finance.

With decades of experience in investment banking, Karen shares how family offices and institutional investors can implement sustainability strategies that align financial returns with real-world impact. We explore how blockchain, tokenized assets, and relationship-based investing open doors for scalable ventures in green energy, FinTech, and innovation ecosystems.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business or an investor focused on business transformation, this episode will spark ideas and introduce you to new ways of funding and growing companies that matter.

📌 Topics covered:

    Strategic business development in impact finance

    Scaling with relationships: Female angel investors & FinTech ecosystems

    The difference between ESG & true impact investing

    The role of AI and sustainability in startup growth strategies

    How tokenization is transforming asset classes

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - 00:02:25: From Banking to Impact Investing: Karen Wendt’s Journey
00:02:26 – 00:04:40: Tokenizing Real-World Assets: The Next Financial Revolution
00:04:41 – 00:08:24: Women in FinTech: Swiss FinTech Ladies and the Female Angel Club
00:08:25 – 00:12:56: Sustainability Meets Scalability: How to Invest with Real Impact
00:12:57 – 00:20:37: AI, Carbon Footprint & Tokenizing Rainforests: A Bold Vision
00:20:38 – 00:30:03:How to Get Involved in Impact Investing Today

Impact Investing & Real-World Asset Tokenization with Dr. Karen Wendt | Scaling for Sustainability

Shipfinex is a digital exchange revolutionising the Trillion Dollar Maritime economy. 
Shipfinex is tokenising maritime assets & simplifying ship ownership, enabling Instant Payments & a Decentralised marketplace by using defi & web3 technologies.

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