Michael Hudner, a shipping billionaire with an impressive fleet of over 140 ships, shares his journey from a desk job to achieving staggering success in the shipping industry.
He shares his experiences, challenges and perspectives on money culture.
From Real Estate to Shipping
Michael Hudner began his career in real estate finance on Wall Street.
His understanding of financial structures served as a foundation when he transitioned to ship ownership.
He described ships as ‘floating real estate’, leveraging this unique perspective to attract investors and build a billion-dollar business.
The people who say they never had a chance, never took a chance. – Michael Hudner’s grandfather
Personal Adversity
Despite immense success, Hudner has faced significant personal adversity.
After losing his son who suffered from schizophrenia in a car accident, he learned that while you never truly get over such loss, it is possible to learn how to live with it.
