Episode #016 with Jaclyn Baumgarten - Turning The Boating Industry On Its Head
Jaclyn Baumgarten is the CEO & Co-Founder of Boatsetter. The leader in the boat sharing industry connecting boat owners, renters and US coast guard licensed boat captains with one simple goal. To create incredible experiences on the water for anyone, anywhere. Jaclyn’s impressive track record, drive and determination are undeniable so it is not surprising that she was recently named one of Inc Magazines top 100 women building america’s most innovative and ambitious businesses.
Jaclyn Baumgarten is the CEO & Co-Founder of Boatsetter. The leader in the boat sharing industry connecting boat owners, renters and US coast guard licensed boat captains with one simple goal. To create incredible experiences on the water for anyone, anywhere. Jaclyn’s impressive track record, drive and determination are undeniable so it is not surprising that she was recently named one of Inc Magazines top 100 women building america’s most innovative and ambitious businesses.
Outline of This Episode
- 01:15 – Intro to Jaclyn and what makes Boatsetter so unique
- 06:19 – The biggest problem Jaclyn had to solve to make her dream come true
- 07:50 – How Jaclyn’s corporate experiences inspired her to start Boatsetter?
- 15:38 – Where does Jaclyn’s tenacity come from?
- 18:36 – How has the Boatsetter evolved since launch?
- 19:24 – The importance of culture for Boatsetter
- 24:28 – Jaclyn’s view on the future of the boating lifestyle and the role Boatsetter will play in it
- 28:10 – Jaclyn’s most memorable childhood boating memory
- 29:47 – Some of Jaclyn’s biggest obstacles along the way and what helped her overcome them
- 34:10 – Jaclyn’s most influential mentors
- 37:54 – Jaclyn’s favorite quotes on how to live life
- 38:39 – One piece of advice Jaclyn would give herself 10 years ago
- 40:00 – One piece of advice Jaclyn believes she needs to live by today
- 41:18 – Miami Rapid Fire Segment
- 42:44 – The perfect boating weekend using Boatsetter
- 45:49 – Jaclyn’s closing thoughts
Other Resources and People Mentioned
- Bill Anderson – Westrec Marinas
- Laurence Tosi
- Andrew Sturner
- Emil Michael
- Eleanor Rooselvelt
- Etaru Restaurant at Las Olas
- Yellow And Green Farmers Market
- Oleta River Park
- Endeavor Miami
- The Venture City
- Knight Foundation
Connect with Jaclyn
- Boatsetter Website: www.boatsetter.com
- Jaclyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynbaumgarten
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