Oil and Gas Startups Podcast

Summer Shedd-Campbell, a seasoned advisor from The Baldwin Group, joins Collin in "The Ugly Truth About Oil, Gas, and Insurance." Summer delves into how insurance intricacies shape the oil and gas industry, focusing on the challenges operators face in a high-risk landscape. Key insights include the power of data in securing better insurance terms, the role of AI in optimizing risk strategies, and...

Ever wonder how automation is shaking things up in diesel delivery? This episode, we’re chatting with Todd, CFO of Core Fueling, who takes us behind the scenes of Core and Manicore Fuels’ journey from old-school diesel drop-offs to game-changing automated fueling systems. Todd breaks down how they’re making operations smoother and safer by cutting costs and emissions with compressed natural gas (C...

We’re getting the inside scoop on a revolutionary drill bit design from Vasili Borissov, CEO of Cool Edge Bits. Inspired by his father—a rocket scientist, no less—Vasili is using aerospace engineering principles to tackle one of the toughest problems in drilling: heat. Traditional drill bits just can’t handle the temps, but Cool Edge Bits has cracked the code by cutting down the heat by 33% with s...

Collin sits down with Daniel Erhardt, CEO of Arcus Power Corp, to dig into the world of energy tech and the secrets to avoiding those costly power mistakes. Daniel’s team has saved big-time power users around $250 million, yep, you read that right, while also cutting down on CO2 emissions. They’re using AI to make energy management smarter and more accessible, bringing data and expertise together...

Collin chats with Garrison Haning and Matt Weis, the dynamic duo behind Safety Radar, to explore how they’re using AI to change the game in oil and gas safety. Garrison’s military background and Matt’s industry know-how blend perfectly to tackle some big issues in safety, from outdated practices to managing risks before they even happen. Safety Radar’s AI dives into massive data pools, delivering...

Ever wonder what it really takes to keep oil wells pumping strong for the long haul? Join us as we uncover the story behind Xtreme Performance Chemicals and the unique journey that’s taken Shawn Kurtz from Houston to the heart of the oilfield in Quero. Shawn’s not your typical sales guy, he’s got a no-nonsense, contrarian approach to the chemical business, and he’s all about bridging the gap betwe...

We’re talking with Britton Siegert from Texas Integrity Acid Solutions, who’s breaking the mold with fresh, tech-driven approaches to make acidizing safer and way more efficient. Britton’s journey from mining to oil and gas has shaped his no-nonsense view on cutting down waste and tackling industry inefficiencies head-on. His focus on safety and innovation is setting a new standard, and trust us—i...

Jake’s catching up with Clay and Miles from Rivitt, and let’s just say, a lot’s changed since they last stopped by. What started as rubber maids and DIY sensors has evolved into Rivitt’s fully wireless, real-time data delivery system that’s transforming how oil and gas gets things done. These guys flipped the typical model, while old-school companies made clients adapt to their platforms, Rivitt d...

California’s energy policies are a hot topic, and who better to break it down than Mike Umbro, the guy shaking things up and famously dubbed “California’s Worst Nightmare” on Twitter? Collin sits down with Mike to dig into the state’s controversial energy landscape, where regulation clashes with practicality. Known for his witty, no-nonsense takes, Mike isn’t afraid to call out the flaws in Califo...

Lithium extraction is getting a serious upgrade, thanks to the team at LiTHOS. Scott Taylor and Dino LaCapra join us to talk about their game-changing electro-pressure membrane tech—this thing pulls lithium from brine without guzzling water or dumping chemicals everywhere. With the EV and grid storage boom, sustainable lithium production isn’t just important; it’s crucial. Scott and Dino share the...

Imagine discovering groundbreaking tech at a barber shop—that’s exactly how Perceptive Sensor Inc. was born! Jim Paladino, Earl Crochet, and Jim Heim are here to share how their acoustic fingerprinting sensors, originally made for military and drug enforcement, are now shaking things up in oil and gas. This non-invasive tech can identify and track fluids in pipelines and tanks without ever touchin...

Bridget Silva from Geothermal Holdings is here to talk about how geothermal energy is getting a serious upgrade! With her background at tech giants like Dell and HP, Bridget brings a fresh perspective to the energy world, driving cutting-edge geothermal innovations that could reshape the industry. She dives into how Geothermal Holdings is using advanced geothermal systems (AGS) and enhanced geothe...

Richard Zamora and Marat Zaripov from AI Driller have an incredible story that started on a stormy night in Houston and led them to create something game-changing in the oil and gas industry. They're on a mission to streamline the drilling world by integrating advanced AI into a single platform that replaces the jumble of software operators currently rely on. Collin gets the scoop on how they’re s...

Vertice Oil Tools didn’t start out with frac plugs in mind—they originally set out to commercialize a sliding sleeve design. But when plug-and-perf took over the game, they pivoted and nailed it with a hydraulically disconnecting refrac liner that’s transforming how refracs are done. This tool makes zonal isolation for refracturing faster and more affordable than the old-school cut-and-pull approa...

Jenny and Madison from ChampionX take us behind the scenes of their journey into emissions technology, sharing how this chemical industry powerhouse is making waves in the environmental space. Since acquiring Scientific Aviation in 2021, ChampionX has dived headfirst into emissions monitoring with an impressive lineup of solutions—from continuous monitoring systems to drones with cutting-edge opti...

Jim and Thad from Riot Edge Solutions stopped by this week fresh off their win at Midland Energy Tech Night, and they’ve got big things in the works. They shared how their backgrounds led them to launch Riot Edge, a company that’s shaking up the energy sector with cutting-edge edge computing tech. We got into why edge computing is the next big thing in oil and gas—it’s all about processing data in...

This week on our podcast, we were joined by Matt Gallagher, the CEO of Greenlake Energy, alongside his colleague Rob, as they discussed the exciting developments at their company and in the energy sector. Here’s what we covered: Building a Tall Team: Insights into the dynamic and impressive team at Greenlake Energy, noted not only for their professional expertise but also for their towering statur...

Sebastian and Charles from Amplified Industries are pushing oilfield automation to the next level, combining their backgrounds in quantum physics, aerospace, and mathematics to tackle the industry's toughest challenges. They’re on a mission to shake up outdated SCADA systems, bringing in proprietary hardware and high-resolution data analytics to optimize production like never before. With installa...

Georges sheds light on how MIQ is tackling methane emissions in oil and gas—a mission with the power to make a huge environmental impact by 2030. From Sarah Week’s big energy gathering to MIQ’s use of advanced tech to pinpoint leaks, this episode covers how certification and market forces are pushing companies to cut emissions. Imagine the potential here: addressing methane emissions could equal t...

Kyle from Iconic Air is back with us, and a lot has changed since his early days pitching the company at a West Virginia University business competition. Fast forward, Iconic Air has now raised $5 million in venture funding and is tackling the growing carbon accounting needs of oil and gas operators. With new SEC regulations making carbon data as crucial as financials, and the IRA bill introducing...

Kate Stevenson from Novus Consulting joins us to unpack the crucial role of data and tech in modernizing the energy industry. With experience from Accenture to Chesapeake, Kate’s seen it all, she’s now using that expertise at Novus to tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: data management. Clean, organized data is the bedrock for everything from AI to streamlined operations, and Kate bre...

Peter Snell from PetroVybe joins us to share how his company is redefining what it means to be an oil and gas operator. For Peter, it’s about more than just drilling, it’s about stewardship, innovation, and creating real, lasting value. From his days as a business fixer to founding PetroVybe, Peter’s approach is deeply influenced by his faith and a philosophy that prioritizes sustainable, responsi...

Ikon Science might be a seasoned player in geoscience, but their latest venture, Curate, brings a fresh, startup vibe to data management. In this episode, we talk about how Ikon’s roots in rock physics and geoscience evolved into a mission to make subsurface data as accessible as possible. Enter Curate: a new product designed to streamline data management, using generative AI and machine learning...

This episode dives into a surprising yet powerful shift: energy companies getting into tech, and tech companies tackling energy. With Chuck Yates and insights from Digital Wildcatters, we explore how Bitcoin mining is bridging this gap. Imagine EQT, the biggest natural gas producer in the U.S., choosing to scale back production due to low prices but seeing an opportunity to redirect that energy to...

Ben and Travis from Conduit Power join us to share how they’re turning stranded flared gas into a valuable resource by converting it into reliable, grid-ready power. With their unique turnkey approach, Conduit Power takes care of everything, design, build, operate, and manage, helping E&P producers make use of low-value gas while contributing to grid stability. They walk us through their innov...