In this episode, we speak with technology expert Mark Smith, who shares his experience with podcasting and how he became an entrepreneur. Mark discusses his background, previous success with Windows NT Magazine, and his podcast, Digital Roughnecks. He also talks about how Zoom has become the leading platform for video conversations and recounts the pivotal moment when media business owners sought his expertise to create in-house digital marketing agencies, recognizing the need for essential tools in the digital landscape.

Mark reveals the genesis of his company, CleanConnect.AI, and its focus on leveraging computer vision and AI in the oil and gas industry. With a commitment to addressing industry needs, Mark's company secured a loan, formed strategic partnerships, and built a team of experts. The impact of their solutions is exemplified by successful projects, such as building sites without night operators and creating an autonomous gate guard model, enabling cost savings and operational efficiency. He also recounts transformative scenarios where CleanConnect.AI provided groundbreaking solutions, such as enabling significant cost savings and developing an autonomous gate guard model during the pandemic.

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Founder Bio:

Mark Smith is the President and co-founder of CleanConnect.AI. He hosts Digital Roughnecks, a weekly video podcast focusing on the digitization of energy using AI, cleantech, and crypto. Mark Smith has 25 years of experience in technology-focused digital marketing, publishing, and software development. He previously launched Windows NT Magazine, which was viewed by 1.5M IT professionals in 160 countries. His software suite is the only government-approved AI solution that can replace human leak-detection-and-repair operators for oil & gas companies.

Time Stamps:

01:59 Mark's background is from IT guy to entrepreneur and podcast host

05:30 How Mark founded his AI company in the oil and gas industry

08:47 Solving big problems with custom development solutions

10:32 Automating leak detection and repair with computer vision

15:31 Benefits of purchasing a computer vision solution for energy companies

19:16 Exploring platforms for R&D investment and scalability

20:31 Data journey for AI training in tank-level monitoring

24:00 Hiring specialty people for machine learning and computer vision projects

27:19 Integrating technology and oil & gas industry expertise

31:07 Benefits of open AI for business development

34:15 Leveraging channel partners and webinars for autonomous solutions

36:00 Partnering and raising funding for product development

39:34 Exploring investment opportunities in ai and oil & gas industries

43:03 Future of energy trading and certification

44:19 How to get in contact with the CleanConnect.AI team

Resources:

Company website: https://www.cleanconnect.ai/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleanconnectai/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clean-connect