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 the evolving dynamics of underwriting. Summer shares her journey from Medtech to insurance, driven by a personal connection to the energy sector, and offers a contrarian view on using data and tech to improve insurance outcomes. With her expertise in insuretech and a fresh take on managing industry risks, Summer explores global market challenges, carrier trends, and the promising future of insurance in energy. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io [http://collide.io/] Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBS-QCxkG0A] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d5ac54c/transcript] 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Summer's Journey into Insurance 05:43 - Impact of Bad Data on Underwriting 14:00 - Proper Coverage for Operations 16:34 - Technology's Role in Insurance 19:37 - Data Requirements for Underwriters 22:00 - Broker Collaboration Explained 25:25 - Is Oil and Gas Becoming Uninsurable? 29:55 - Educating on Risk Optimization 32:45 - Consequences of Uninsurable Oil and Gas Assets 34:25 - Unique Discussion Points https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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 (CNG) and dual fuel systems. Plus, he shares his story from Wall Street to energy investment banking before diving into the fuel world. Get the inside scoop on how Core Fueling is driving the future of fuel automation in oil and gas! Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io [http://collide.io/] Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHxHyeZFaeM] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c6ce2a2/transcript] 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Core Fueling Overview 04:40 - Todd’s Background in Energy 07:12 - Core Fueling Technology Explained 15:12 - Market Shifts in Energy Sector 18:56 - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 24:57 - Electric Fracturing (E-Fracs) 25:38 - Evolve or Die: Energy Adaptation 27:50 - Backup Power Solutions 28:55 - Energy Advocacy and Sustainability 30:13 - Finding Core Fuels Online https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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 smartly placed ports, doubling drilling speed in the process. Vasili, a former tennis pro with an eye for innovation, shares his journey into oil and gas, the challenges of bringing new tech to a legacy industry, and the value of fresh perspectives. Get ready for a fascinating look at how Cool Edge is changing the game in drilling! Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io [http://collide.io/] Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAsaPeUZTxU] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/c33a16f7/transcript] 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - What Makes Cool Edge Bits Special 05:18 - Growing Up in Russia 07:00 - Your Dad Sounds Like a Badass 11:40 - Transition from Tennis to Business 17:30 - Cool Edge Bits Technology 18:00 - Cool Edge Bits Business Model 21:50 - Outro 22:55 - Final Thoughts 25:50 - How to Get in Touch with Ali https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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 to shake up the industry. From his start in oil and gas trading to pioneering predictive AI, Daniel shares how he turned the challenges of the 2016 oil downturn into a massive opportunity, building Arcus into a North American leader in energy tech. It’s all about making energy work harder, not just expanding blindly—don’t miss it! Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io [http://collide.io/] Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3yOS3YeN1o] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8e0ee1c/transcript] 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - What is Arcus Power? 03:00 - Dan's Background and Experience 06:57 - Energy Management as a Service 08:59 - AI Tools in Energy Management 10:23 - Thinking About AI in Energy 12:44 - Inception of Arcus Power 16:44 - Bootstrapping Arcus Power 19:02 - Arcus Clients and Software Utilization 23:55 - Addressing Energy Poverty 28:55 - Alberta’s Energy Emergency Alert System 31:18 - PG&E and Tesla Battery Program 35:11 - Where to Find Arcus Power https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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 real-time insights that help prevent accidents and boost safety culture across industrial sites. They’re challenging the status quo with a fresh, data-driven approach and have big plans to keep refining their tech and expanding their impact. Join us for an inside look at how they’re redefining safety in one of the world’s toughest industries. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io [http://collide.io/] Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSWXzOx2A5E] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0027a0b/transcript] 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - Why's Company 08:40 - Military and Oil & Gas Accidents 10:47 - Using Safedocs Effectively 17:21 - Safedocs User Demographics 19:58 - Executive Perspectives on Safedocs 21:40 - AI in Incident Prevention 24:24 - Addressing Complacency in Safety 26:00 - Safety Radar's Industry Focus 28:08 - Finding Safety Radar Solutions https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters