Generations ago, our ancestors took to the seas to explore. Yet today, we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our own planet’s seabed. A new age of maritime exploration is changing that, and founders are leading the way.

Grant Gregory, Partner on the American Dynamism team at a16z, explores the challenges and opportunities reshaping maritime industries. From advancing AI, hardware, and computer vision to transforming cities, ports, and trade networks with autonomous vessels, this exploration revolutionizes the way we navigate our oceans.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Big Ideas in Tech 2024
01:39 - Big Idea: A New Age of Maritime
03:06 - The challenges of maritime exploration
06:33 - Why is 2024 the year of iInnovation in maritime exploration?
08:47 - Space and aerospace exploration’s impact on maritime
11:46 - Geopolitical supply chain and climate applications
15:19 - Autonomous fleets
17:25 - Key challenges in modernizing maritime
20:08 - Opportunities for builders in the space

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