Marine Resources and Yachting Ventures are to partner in a bid to bridge the gap between experienced industry professionals and emerging start-ups in the yachting sector.
The collaboration will take the form of a Start-up Advisor Pool – a group of industry professionals who will support start-ups through consultancy, board directorship and equity partnership opportunities.
Marine Resources will use its network to identify and recruit C-suite level or similar professionals who can offer their experience to start-ups seeking to negotiate the challenges of growth,” said James Ward, Marine Resources CEO.
“I remember how hard it was to connect with the most experienced professionals in the industry when I was starting out and wish I had something like the Start-up Advisor Pool to tap into.
Extensive network
“Over the last 20 years, we have built up an extensive network of professionals who will be able to add a lot of value.”
He added: “Through our Start-up Advisor Pool, we can match the right skills to the needs of each business, building valuable commercial partnerships that drive success in the marine sector.”
Yachting Ventures has collaborated with more than 300 start-ups and scale-ups to develop innovative products and services.
By connecting entrepreneurs with global corporations and investors, the organisation aims to promote innovation and create an impact within the marine industry.
“We know how hard it is to build a start-up and finding the right team is one of the hardest bits,” explained Gabbi Richardson, Yachting Ventures founder.
“We’ve seen time and time again how a strong advisory board can play a crucial part in a start-up’s journey and success, particularly if they are raising funding.”
