Scott Chambers, Co-CEO of Seafood Souq: Using Data to Transform the Global Seafood Supply Chain

This special Startup Spotlights episode was filmed live at Expand North Star (ENS) 2025, the world’s largest startup and investor event (October 2025).

In this conversation, Scott Chambers, Co-CEO of Seafood Souq, shares how he is building a data-driven seafood marketplace focused on transparency, traceability, and sustainability across the global seafood supply chain. Together with our host and Chief Content Officer of Lucidity Insights, Erika Welch, Scott explores what it takes to found and scale a startup in the UAE — from navigating Dubai’s startup ecosystem to raising capital and timing fundraising strategically.

They dive into why data and traceability matter for both businesses and end consumers, how Seafood Souq tracks fish from source to market, and the commercialization strategy behind the platform. Scott also discusses the future of aquaculture, emerging market opportunities, and what’s next for Seafood Souq as the company scales.

A concise, insight-packed episode for founders, investors, and operators building in foodtech, aquaculture, supply-chain technology, sustainability, and startups in the Middle East.

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