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Interview: Who and What is Pollentia?
In the cult movie Interstellar, a pair of ex-U.S. Marine robots handling mission-critical tasks made life onboard a spaceship so much easier and more fun. Back in the day, when the movie was shot in 2013, smart robots and AI-powered electric boats were still science fiction and more like a vision of a distant future.
Pollentia’s Visionaries
But not so distant for a U.S. Navy Sailor in charge of damage control and maintenance on a warship with a crew of 5,000. Long before the advent of AI, Tyler Temple, then a young Damage Controlman in the U.S. Navy, now a CEO of Pollentia Inc., thought it would be nice to have two marines, like TARS and CASE robots from Interstellar's Endurance spaceship, under his command to handle the chores.
"Whenever I was in service, there was a lot of back and forth on board, where each person had a job, and it took all of us to make sure everything operated on the day-to-day and that the boat stayed afloat. And I thought to myself, 'How can tech assist sailors in a better way?'" Tyler Temple recalls.Set on making life aboard an easier and more enjoyable experience, Tyler joined forces with another visionary from the other side of the pond, Ivan Shterev, driving innovation in the electrical engineering and EV technology space. The combined experience of the two and the dream to make boating a true leisure, regardless of the boater's skills, gave birth to Ventus, Pollentia's first-generation luxury electric boat navigated by AI.
The Birth of Ventus: Pollentia’s First AI-Powered Electric Boat
Designed to match its cutting-edge technological core, Ventus is built as the ultimate luxury futuristic boat with a sleek, streamlined design, catering to the most discerning boaters who are not only the first to adopt innovation but actually demand it. Featuring composite fiberglass and other aerospace-grade materials and technologies on the outside and premium-class leather, polished wood, and stainless steel on the inside, the 40-foot Ventus lives up to its purpose of providing the ultimate boating experience in unmatched luxury, commanding around a million-dollar price tag.
AI Inside: Bringing the Future to Ventus’ Helm
Boasting a 9K state-of-the-art dashboard at the helm, Ventus can be operated in either fully manual or AI-assisted mode with the help of Pollentia's AI-based Co-Captain overseeing navigation, collision avoidance and preventive maintenance. Drawing upon the navy's best practices for vessel operation and damage control, the AI Co-Captain is unique and developed specifically for Pollentia's boats, continuously learning from each trip to optimize future performance, navigation and energy consumption based on the owner's preferences and boating style.Still, Pollentia's innovation stretches far beyond AI, offering as much range and speed for an EV boat as was technologically possible as of the day when the prototype hit the water in 2024. Designed for efficiency, with a range of 200 miles for the short-range model and a maximum speed of 40 knots, Ventus can be optimized to go up to 300 miles on a single charge.
Roaming Waters and Minds
With an ultra-modern design, aerospace-level craftsmanship, navy's pedigree and a cutting-edge electric powertrain, it's no wonder that Pollentia gets reservations for its first electric yacht even before the prototype is officially unveiled in 2025. The CEO and the team add to the intrigue with a series of presentations for investors at leading boat shows in the U.S., UAE and other parts of the world, where Ventus is officially presented ahead of the company's initial funding round.
With A Fresh Perspective
Changing the face of boating, Pollentia is setting new standards for efficiency, safety and environmental responsibility for yachting and maritime industry as a whole. Alongside perfecting its prototype, the team is developing a network of fast-charging stations at marinas and coastal cities to support both electric boats and vehicles. With an ambition to integrate renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, Pollentia aims to build a charging infrastructure that would help its boats go faster and farther, making each ride a seamless experience.
About Pollentia Inc.
Pollentia Inc. is an electric boat company based in Dallas, Texas, redefining the leisure boating, yachting and maritime industry with its proprietary AI-powered navigation system. The company pushes the boundaries further, expanding the speed and the range of electric yachts with innovative solutions for EV boating. Founded by Tyler Temple, a seasoned U.S. Navy Damage Controlman with a passion for innovation and advanced technology, and co-founded by Ivan Shterev, an experienced energy engineer and company’s CTO, Pollentia is launching its First-Gen AI-powered electric boat, Ventus, designed to make boating as much effortless as possible for sailors of all levels.
For investor opportunities or pre-orders, please contact our financial team directly at: financial@pollentiainc.com
This article is based on an exclusive interview with Pollentia’s founders, Tyler Temple and Ivan Shterev, conducted by Eugene Ohotnikov.
Pollentia’s Visionaries
But not so distant for a U.S. Navy Sailor in charge of damage control and maintenance on a warship with a crew of 5,000. Long before the advent of AI, Tyler Temple, then a young Damage Controlman in the U.S. Navy, now a CEO of Pollentia Inc., thought it would be nice to have two marines, like TARS and CASE robots from Interstellar's Endurance spaceship, under his command to handle the chores.
"Whenever I was in service, there was a lot of back and forth on board, where each person had a job, and it took all of us to make sure everything operated on the day-to-day and that the boat stayed afloat. And I thought to myself, 'How can tech assist sailors in a better way?'" Tyler Temple recalls.Set on making life aboard an easier and more enjoyable experience, Tyler joined forces with another visionary from the other side of the pond, Ivan Shterev, driving innovation in the electrical engineering and EV technology space. The combined experience of the two and the dream to make boating a true leisure, regardless of the boater's skills, gave birth to Ventus, Pollentia's first-generation luxury electric boat navigated by AI.
The Birth of Ventus: Pollentia’s First AI-Powered Electric Boat
Designed to match its cutting-edge technological core, Ventus is built as the ultimate luxury futuristic boat with a sleek, streamlined design, catering to the most discerning boaters who are not only the first to adopt innovation but actually demand it. Featuring composite fiberglass and other aerospace-grade materials and technologies on the outside and premium-class leather, polished wood, and stainless steel on the inside, the 40-foot Ventus lives up to its purpose of providing the ultimate boating experience in unmatched luxury, commanding around a million-dollar price tag.
AI Inside: Bringing the Future to Ventus’ Helm
Boasting a 9K state-of-the-art dashboard at the helm, Ventus can be operated in either fully manual or AI-assisted mode with the help of Pollentia's AI-based Co-Captain overseeing navigation, collision avoidance and preventive maintenance. Drawing upon the navy's best practices for vessel operation and damage control, the AI Co-Captain is unique and developed specifically for Pollentia's boats, continuously learning from each trip to optimize future performance, navigation and energy consumption based on the owner's preferences and boating style.Still, Pollentia's innovation stretches far beyond AI, offering as much range and speed for an EV boat as was technologically possible as of the day when the prototype hit the water in 2024. Designed for efficiency, with a range of 200 miles for the short-range model and a maximum speed of 40 knots, Ventus can be optimized to go up to 300 miles on a single charge.
Roaming Waters and Minds
With an ultra-modern design, aerospace-level craftsmanship, navy's pedigree and a cutting-edge electric powertrain, it's no wonder that Pollentia gets reservations for its first electric yacht even before the prototype is officially unveiled in 2025. The CEO and the team add to the intrigue with a series of presentations for investors at leading boat shows in the U.S., UAE and other parts of the world, where Ventus is officially presented ahead of the company's initial funding round.
With A Fresh Perspective
Changing the face of boating, Pollentia is setting new standards for efficiency, safety and environmental responsibility for yachting and maritime industry as a whole. Alongside perfecting its prototype, the team is developing a network of fast-charging stations at marinas and coastal cities to support both electric boats and vehicles. With an ambition to integrate renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, Pollentia aims to build a charging infrastructure that would help its boats go faster and farther, making each ride a seamless experience.
About Pollentia Inc.
Pollentia Inc. is an electric boat company based in Dallas, Texas, redefining the leisure boating, yachting and maritime industry with its proprietary AI-powered navigation system. The company pushes the boundaries further, expanding the speed and the range of electric yachts with innovative solutions for EV boating. Founded by Tyler Temple, a seasoned U.S. Navy Damage Controlman with a passion for innovation and advanced technology, and co-founded by Ivan Shterev, an experienced energy engineer and company’s CTO, Pollentia is launching its First-Gen AI-powered electric boat, Ventus, designed to make boating as much effortless as possible for sailors of all levels.
For investor opportunities or pre-orders, please contact our financial team directly at: financial@pollentiainc.com
This article is based on an exclusive interview with Pollentia’s founders, Tyler Temple and Ivan Shterev, conducted by Eugene Ohotnikov.
