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 solving real, complex problems with a contrarian approach—listening to customer pain points and focusing on practical, efficient solutions. Richard’s background in directional drilling and Marat’s engineering chops from his Schlumberger days are the perfect blend of experience and innovation. From bringing a competitive edge to expanding globally, AI Driller is set to shake up the future of drilling and completions.

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0:00 - Intros
1:13 - What is AIDriller
2:59 - Marat’s Background
8:35 - How Did AIDriller Start
11:29 - AI Driller Commercial Success
16:59 - Doing More with Less
18:25 - Being Proud of Your Work
20:29 - Riding the Wave of Innovation
25:53 - Navigating High Pressure Environments
26:50 - Luck and Hard Work
28:31 - Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship
33:14 - Getting Hit by COVID
33:50 - Growing the Company
38:47 - Matt's Experience on the Rig
44:25 - Transitioning from Field to Office Job
45:30 - Urgency in the Oilfield
48:00 - Being a Listener is Difficult
49:10 - How to Get in Touch with AI Driller

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