David Thul, Co-Founder of Geolumina discuss how his company is transforming the energy sector by using AI to tackle big data challenges in the oil and gas industry. David shares his journey from geologist to tech entrepreneur and explains how AI is streamlining subsurface data management, improving decision-making, and shaping the future of energy data workflows. The conversation also explores the challenges of data utilization in the industry and Geolumina's contrarian approach to innovation.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - David's Journey in Energy and Tech
04:17 - Data Challenges in Oil and Gas Industry
09:09 - Data Utilization Issues in Oil and Gas
12:06 - Founding Geolumina
17:21 - Starting a Programming Career
20:33 - Learning Programming Effectively
23:55 - ChatGPT in Energy Tech
28:16 - AI, Machine Learning, and LLMs
31:55 - Understanding AGI
35:26 - Geolumina's Capabilities
38:03 - Enverus: Structuring Discoverable Data
40:57 - Enverus: Automating Data Summarization
45:00 - Improving Workplace Satisfaction
46:40 - Talent Shortage in Oil and Gas
48:20 - Knowledge Transfer Strategies
50:00 - Creating a Digital Expert
51:40 - Retaining Industry Experts
53:20 - Revenue Streams in Oil and Gas
56:25 - Speed Round
1:02:20 - Advice for Entering Energy Tech
1:02:30 - Guidance for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
1:03:31 - Connecting with David and Geolumina

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