As an Investment Associate at Motion Ventures, Anders scouts the market for high-potential deals and the most promising founders. With four years of experience in corporate and venture development, market research, and digital innovation at Wilhelmsen Group, Anders brings a keen eye for the complexities of the maritime sector, backed by hands-on knowledge across various segments and stakeholders. He previously worked in maritime innovation and lifecycle advisory at DNV, which formed the foundation of his maritime expertise. Driven by unwavering curiosity, Anders has a penchant for asking thought-provoking questions that open new avenues of exploration and discovery. He channels parts of this curiosity into his monthly Maritime Ventures newsletter (https://andersvartdal.substack.com/), where he tracks industry deals and trends to keep readers at the forefront of maritime innovation. Anders holds an MSc in Business Administration and E-Business from Copenhagen Business School and a BSc in Shipping Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.