
Oil and Gas Startups Podcast
The Oil and Gas Startups Podcast showcases emerging technologies and tells the stories of founders, investors and industry leaders.
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May 10, 2022 • 38min
Pure World Sustainability on Oil and Gas Startups
ESG has become a high priority in the oil and gas sector. There’s talk about many solutions to reduce emissions, but at what cost? Combining solutions that decrease costs with increased sustainability and emissions is far more compelling to companies. PWS CEO Ariana Carruth shares why sustainability has been so important to her. Learn about CNIT — PWS’s patented product that innovates environmental practices in oil and gas.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Guest Introduction00:50 - Understanding PWS (PWS Definition)03:20 - Ariana's Career Progression (Career Growth)09:20 - PWS Zoom Technology Overview (Zoom Features)17:50 - Engineers Solving Problems (Engineering Solutions)18:50 - Starting a Business in 2020 (Entrepreneurship Challenges)22:20 - Running a Capital Intensive Business (Capital Management)23:25 - Starting Digital Wildcatters (Business Launch)27:50 - Overcapitalization Issues (Financial Strategy)29:45 - Overcoming the "First Mover" Challenge (Market Strategy)31:34 - PureWorld Operations Locations (Business Operations)35:25 - How to Connect with PureWorld (Networking Opportunities)https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Apr 27, 2022 • 39min
Salesforce and Ensign Natural Resources on Oil and Gas Startups
After listening to our episode with Jason Olbekson, Ensign Natural Resources reached out to Salesforce to help them build and deploy a Field Data Capture application across their operations. So, we decided to have them both on to tell their story.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Jason and Chris Intros02:05 - How Did You Two Meet?03:24 - Initial Engagement with Salesforce09:34 - What is Pump by Exception?15:06 - Salesforce Acquisitions Overview17:59 - Internal Use of Slack22:05 - Vision for Opportune24:37 - Join Us at Dreamforce24:47 - Current Energy Industry Insights33:28 - Salesforce’s Interest in Energy Sector34:30 - Next Big Energy Tech Company35:54 - Salesforce Tower in Houstonhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Apr 19, 2022 • 36min
Well Information Technologies on Oil and Gas Startups
Legacy oil & gas software is usually extremely robust how it’s not always the easiest to use. Well Information Technologies is simplifying well job reporting by rethinking what data is important and how it’s captured.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro01:03 - Well Information Technologies Overview02:51 - Understanding the End Consumer04:00 - Traditional Methods Explained08:16 - Enhancing Consumer Experience08:37 - Cody's Professional Background13:38 - Commercialization Strategies17:22 - Sponsored by CombuCurve17:24 - Reception and Feedback19:18 - Target Audience Insights21:40 - Focus on Production Side25:30 - Data Management and Redundancy30:46 - Exploring the Next Frontier32:32 - Fundraising Insights33:03 - Closing Thoughts and Reflectionshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Apr 11, 2022 • 53min
Validere on Oil and Gas Startups
Some of the biggest opportunities that exist in our industry today still involve replacing spreadsheets with smarter software that gives organizations real-time visibility into their data. We’ve seen tons of innovative new tech geared towards engineers who extract natural resources but practically none when it comes to those people who have to market these commodities. Validere is looking to change that.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro00:34 - What does Validere do04:58 - Traditional Job Approaches09:42 - Role at Validere11:28 - Transitioning to Startup Life16:38 - Kayla’s Background and Journey21:55 - Startup vs Corporate World22:12 - The Story of Validere28:00 - Ample's Educational Hurdle Solutions38:51 - Latest ESG Round Updates41:45 - Future Plans for 202243:37 - Energy Imports from Russia48:30 - ESG Reporting and Data Transparency50:30 - Wrapping Uphttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Apr 6, 2022 • 55min
Novi Labs on Oil and Gas Startups
Third times a charm. Jon Ludwig of Novi Labs has been on the show twice before, now he’s back to talk about a new feature they just released, Novi Model Engine. Novi Model Engine completes Novi’s energy-focused, machine-learning platform comprising Data Engine, Model Engine, and Forecast Engine.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro00:28 - Novi Labs Overview02:28 - PDP Forecasts Analysis05:19 - Acquisitions & Divestitures Strategies07:29 - Shell Profile Acquisition Insights10:38 - Novi’s Data Game Explained12:46 - Proactive Targeting Techniques17:15 - Off Market Deals Advantages19:57 - NOVYS Value Proposition22:08 - Basin Wide Valuations Explained23:01 - NOVYS Service Offerings25:12 - This Episode is Brought to You by ComboCurve28:48 - Mission Statement Discussion33:31 - Importance Beyond Energy35:30 - Current Market Opportunities39:03 - Bitcoin Mining with Natural Gas40:44 - ESG & Methane Emissions Forecasting46:19 - Inflation Effects on Drilling49:29 - Recovery After Downturnhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Mar 29, 2022 • 52min
Crypto Yield Capital on Oil and Gas Startups
Crypto Yield Capital is a hedge fund founded by Jake Boaz that invests in digital assets. Listen in to see how he got started, and what he's currently looking for.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Digital Wildcatters Empower00:50 - Intro01:40 - Crypto Yield Capital05:40 - Starting a Business in a Downturn08:20 - Market Psychology09:56 - How to Time the Market17:04 - How to Run a Hedge Fund20:07 - Bitcoin Mining is a No Brainer22:50 - Trading Strategy and NFTs26:26 - This Episode is Brought to You by ComboCurve32:40 - USDC Overview33:50 - Bitcoin Will Never Die34:40 - Government's Role in Crypto39:10 - NFTs Explained43:28 - Bitcoin and Ethereum Insights48:45 - How to Find Jakehttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Mar 29, 2022 • 42min
Mesa Solutions on Oil and Gas Startups
Mesa is a leading power solutions company specializing in the manufacturing, sales, leasing and operations of natural gas and liquid propane-powered mobile and stationary generator sets. Jeff and Trey of Mesa Solutions, came on to geek out on power generation with Collin.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Digital Wildcatters Empower00:50 - Intro01:35 - What is Mesa Solutions02:49 - Manufacturing Gen-Sets07:55 - Mesa Solutions Culture09:53 - Learning from the Military11:36 - Supply Chain Issues14:53 - Distributed Energy Systems17:37 - Powering Oil and Gas Operations19:40 - CombuCurve Technology23:20 - CombuCurve Telemetry System Explained24:10 - CombuCurve Generator Leasing vs Selling25:50 - Importance of Load for Generators27:05 - Crypto in the Energy Industry27:43 - Fully Automated Dairy Farm Insights28:49 - Bitcoin Mining Overview33:05 - Mesa Power Systems vs. Caterpillar Comparison35:52 - Mesa’s Unique Service Offerings36:44 - Malcolm Learns About Power Generation38:45 - Thank You, Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Mar 10, 2022 • 56min
Davies Public Affairs on Oil and Gas Startups
You've got regular PR firms and then you've got Davies Public Affairs. John Davies has reinvented what a PR firm can look like with his "Pixar" approach to bringing stories to life. Request a demo for ComboCurve here and mention Digital Wildcatters: https://www.combocurve.com/Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro01:33 - Who is John Davies03:17 - Storytelling Techniques04:28 - Career Journey in Energy Industry18:24 - Energy Transition Insights19:23 - US Role in Global Natural Gas Transition26:55 - Upcoming Events Overview27:53 - Importance of Fossil Fuels33:40 - Effective Storytelling Strategies35:50 - Public Perception Challenges43:36 - Client Types in Public Affairs44:20 - Project Canary Overview47:59 - Insights from Toby Rice49:05 - Embracing Opportunities53:15 - Contacting Davies Public Affairshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 1min
CryptoEQ on Oil and Gas Startups
For every legit cryptocurrency there are a thousand shit-coins. CryptoEQ separates the legit from the shit through research and market insights. Jake and Spencer Randall go down the rabbit hole of crypto, blockchain, the metaverse and NFT’s. Request a demo for ComboCurve here and mention Digital Wildcatters: https://www.combocurve.com/Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro04:19 - What is CryptoEQ08:40 - Spencer’s Background in Crypto09:46 - Importance of Bitcoin in Finance13:28 - Volatility in Crypto Markets Explained16:27 - GameFi: The Future of Gaming20:04 - How CryptoEQ Educates the Public23:13 - Understanding NFTs and Their Impact26:36 - Combow Curve: An Investment Strategy30:50 - Gary Vee’s VeeFriends: NFT Insights33:00 - Yield-Generating NFTs Explained38:03 - What is the Metaverse?42:16 - The Metaverse's Rise in Pop Culture43:32 - Gradually then Suddenly: Market Changes45:13 - How the Pandemic Changed Work Culture48:45 - Meta vs Web3: A Comparative Analysis51:50 - Decentralizing Internet Infrastructure56:20 - The Evolution of Technology Trendshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

Feb 25, 2022 • 42min
Maze Environmental on Oil and Gas Startup
Maze Environmental has a real, practical solution to reduce greenhouse emissions. Matt Flanagan joins us to talk about how they are reducing flare emissions. Request a demo for ComboCurve here and mention Digital Wildcatters: https://www.combocurve.com/Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro02:14 - Mase Environmental Overview07:53 - Technology Functionality Explained10:41 - Market Reception Insights14:31 - Major Oil Companies Involvement18:02 - Brooks Pierce Interview18:40 - Combocurve Technology19:35 - Financing Strategies23:15 - Business Model Breakdown29:10 - Starting a Business: Advice for Engineers33:20 - Support in Oil and Gas Industry38:20 - Finding MAZ Resources40:01 - BDE Events Calendarhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters