Nocopycats and VisionTech on Energy Tech Startups

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Energy Tech Startups

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They say everything's bigger in Texas, including climate change. That's why Houston is leading the energy transition. Here in H-Town, the fourth largest city in the United States, entrepreneurs from across Texas and around the world are gathering to work with titans of industry to build the technology that will reduce emissions and power a low carbon future. Welcome to Energy Tech Startups with Nada Ahmed and Jason Ethier. We sit down with those change makers and wildcatters who are solving the toughest energy challenges with trillions of dollars on the line. We dig into how Houston will bring technology to market on a massive scale. Join us as we talk with the leaders of the energy capital of the world as they show us how the energy transition gets done.

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Nocopycats and VisionTech on Energy Tech Startups

Energy Tech Startups

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9 months ago

Nocopycats and VisionTech on Energy Tech Startups

Workplace safety just got a serious upgrade thanks to some cutting-edge AI tech that turns your regular ol’ CCTV cameras into safety superheroes. We’re talking about a system that spots hazards, flags unsafe behavior (without naming and shaming), and keeps things running smoothly in high-risk industries like oil and gas. The brains behind this innovation? A safety engineer-turned-entrepreneur who took his experience from Nigeria to Houston and built VisionTech —a game-changer for safety culture. With insights on balancing safety, HR, and management, plus a vision to tackle everything from oil rigs to home offices, this episode dives into the challenges, wins, and future of making workplaces safer with tech that’s as smart as it is practical.

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00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus - Transform Your Startup Journey
00:14 - Intro Stephen Ogidan, Founder & CEO of Vision Tech
05:14 - Vision Tech Safety Solutions - Improving Workplace Safety
09:30 - Employee Comfort with Surveillance - Overcoming Camera Hesitancy
11:29 - Product Readiness Timeline - When Will It Launch?
12:41 - Managing Alert Systems - Optimizing Safety Notifications
16:40 - Combining Safety and Technology - Stephen's Background
19:01 - Market Timing - Why Now is Critical for Vision Tech
22:31 - Customer Insights - Lessons from Potential Clients
26:48 - Future Challenges - Identifying Key Obstacles Ahead
31:21 - Networking in Energy Tech - Stephen's Connections
33:04 - The Power of Communication - "A Closed Mouth is a Closed Destiny"
36:40 - Fundraising Journey - Current Status and Strategy
40:00 - Building Investor Credibility - Strategies for Success
42:07 - Timing for Entrepreneurship - The Right Moment to Start
47:53 - Business Defensibility - Creating Competitive Advantages
55:43 - Navigating Regulatory Changes - Adapting to New Laws
58:41 - Fostering a Safety Culture - Importance in Business
59:38 - Wrapping Up - Key Takeaways from the Discussion
1:00:04 - Houston, the Energy Capital of the World - Industry Insights

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