Who says oil fields can’t get a tech makeover? Amplified Industries is turning the energy game on its head with slick software that cuts spills, boosts production, and saves cash—all while making advanced tech easy for operators to use. Founded by two MIT whizzes with backgrounds in quantum physics and investment banking, this Boston-based startup has gone from tinkering with small wells to tackling big operations, proving that big brains and bold ideas can modernize even the most traditional industries. It's Silicon Valley meets the oil patch, and it’s changing the future of energy.

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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Eric Zhang Interview
03:34 - Sebastian Mannai Insights
12:12 - College Experiences of Eric and Anurag
18:16 - Upcoming Fatherhood for Eric and Anurag
20:15 - Overview of Amplified Industries
24:10 - Official Launch Timeline
26:15 - Running Oil and Gas Tech in Boston
29:14 - AmplifAI's Spill Prevention Technology
33:10 - Target Market: Smaller, Older Wells
38:17 - Business Collaboration with ScaleUp
42:06 - Data Management: Quality vs. Quantity
44:18 - Costs of Running SCADA Systems
45:39 - Surviving Boston BBQ Culture
47:55 - Top Restaurants in Boston
51:06 - Boston Sports Scene
53:53 - Finding Amplified Industries
54:43 - Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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