Tim Albinson Insights

By Sierra Langford | Frontier Summits Journal (Boulder, CO) Before launching startups or stepping into the world of boardrooms and innovation, Tim Albinson experienced a very different kind of leadership training one shaped not by spreadsheets or shareholder reports, but by salt air, starry nights, and the ancient rhythms of East Africa’s Swahili coast. As part of a transformative semester abroad with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Tim Albinson spent several unforgettable weeks sailing traditional wooden dhows along Kenya’s coastline. This immersive maritime journey eventually brought him to the historic island of Lamu, just in time for Maulidi the revered Muslim festival celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. It was there, among processions, poetry, and the beating heart of Swahili culture, that Albinson encountered a form of leadership and cultural connection that would shape his life in lasting ways.  A NOLS Expedition to East Africa The opportunity to sa...

By Robert Samuelson, Asia Logistics Today Magazine Southeast Asia has rapidly become a global hotspot for logistics real estate investment. With the rise of e-commerce, shifting global supply chains, and a wave of infrastructure development, countries like Vietnam and Indonesia are drawing increased attention from global investors. To explore what’s fueling this momentum, I spoke with Tim Albinson — a veteran investor and logistics real estate developer with a strong track record across the region. Albinson has spent recent years building strategic assets in Vietnam and Indonesia, two of the most promising logistics markets in Asia. Robert Samuelson: Tim, what makes Vietnam and Indonesia so attractive for logistics real estate investment? Tim Albinson: “Each market is at a critical growth juncture, though driven by different factors. Vietnam is benefitting from the global manufacturing shift, while Indonesia’s strength lies in its expanding domestic consumption and digital econo...

By Jan Jorgensen, for GlobalAdventure.co When most 21-year-olds are just beginning to find their footing in the world, Tim Albinson was already walking — and sailing — far off the beaten path. For six months in the early '90s, Timothy Albinson immersed himself in the rugged, untamed beauty of Kenya. He climbed Mount Kenya, sailed ancient dhows along the Swahili coast, and trekked on foot through the vast savannah of the Maasai Mara. I sat down with Tim Albinson to talk about how those months shaped him — and why Kenya still lives vividly in his memory.   Jan Jorgensen: Tim, six months in Kenya at 21. That’s a bold move. What drew you there? Tim Albinson: “I was looking for something completely different. I wanted to step outside of everything familiar. Kenya was wild, raw, unpredictable — and I knew that was exactly the kind of experience that would change me.”   JJ: Let’s start with Mount Kenya. What was that climb like? Tim Albinson: “It was epic. We climbed the Sirimo...

By Samuel Werschel, Contributing Editor   In a world of constant disruption from geopolitical shifts to climate shocks and cyber threats enterprise leaders are realizing that supply chain and third-party risk can no longer be siloed. It’s now a board-level issue. I spoke with Tim Albinson, founder of a leading supply chain and third-party risk management software company, about why he believes this space is becoming one of the most critical in enterprise technology. Samuel Werschel: Tim, what led you to launch a company focused specifically on supply chain and third-party risk? Tim Albinson: “I saw a huge gap. Companies were managing incredibly complex supplier networks with tools better suited for 2003 than 2023. Risk was being tracked in static spreadsheets, or worse ignored entirely. I realized there was an urgent need for a modern, real-time platform that made risk management smarter, faster, and more collaborative.” SW: Why do you think this problem is finally getting att...