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S03|13: Bold Bets, Big Lessons: Building Ambyint the Right Way with Benjamin Kemp
Benjamin Kemp’s journey to Ambyint reflects his drive to be a change agent. From global tech firms like Oracle and Xerox to entrepreneurial companies, he’s now leading Ambyint in building the future of sustainable oil and gas. Inside Ambyint, he explains their claim to fame: autonomous control of 10,500+ wells with no human in the loop, combining physics models and machine learning to optimize production at scale.
Benjamin walks through a pivotal 2023 bet: bringing Ambyint back to Canada, unlocking SR&ED credits and access to non-dilutive programs. That move, alongside BDC’s backing and a $4.1M ERA grant, fueled rapid hiring and resilience. He shares his “think / know / prove” decision tree, lessons from brute-force turnarounds, the role of mentorship via VMSA and Platform Calgary, and why creating optionality (acquisition, scale, merger, or even IPO) matters for the company, the ecosystem, and his family.
About Benjamin Kemp
Benjamin Kemp is the CEO of Ambyint, an AI-powered production optimization platform for oil and gas operators. A self-described change agent, he’s led turnarounds and growth across enterprise tech and energy, focusing on frameworks, people, and culture to drive durable results.
Before Ambyint, Benjamin held leadership roles at global technology companies and Canadian SMBs, building high-performance teams and translating complex tech into customer outcomes. He mentors founders through VMSA and is active in Calgary’s innovation community.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Ambyint
- Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
- BDC Capital
- SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development)
- Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA)
The Founder Mindset is Sponsored By:
- ATB
- API
- Artemis
- OCIF
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Contact Thin Air Labs:
- Website: ThinAirLabs.ca
- LinkedIn: Thin Air Labs
- X: Thin Air Labs
- YouTube: Thin Air Labs
Contact Benjamin Kemp:
- LinkedIn: Benjamin Kemp
- Company Website: Ambyint
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By Leah SarichBenjamin Kemp’s journey to Ambyint reflects his drive to be a change agent. From global tech firms like Oracle and Xerox to entrepreneurial companies, he’s now leading Ambyint in building the future of sustainable oil and gas. Inside Ambyint, he explains their claim to fame: autonomous control of 10,500+ wells with no human in the loop, combining physics models and machine learning to optimize production at scale.
Benjamin walks through a pivotal 2023 bet: bringing Ambyint back to Canada, unlocking SR&ED credits and access to non-dilutive programs. That move, alongside BDC’s backing and a $4.1M ERA grant, fueled rapid hiring and resilience. He shares his “think / know / prove” decision tree, lessons from brute-force turnarounds, the role of mentorship via VMSA and Platform Calgary, and why creating optionality (acquisition, scale, merger, or even IPO) matters for the company, the ecosystem, and his family.
About Benjamin Kemp
Benjamin Kemp is the CEO of Ambyint, an AI-powered production optimization platform for oil and gas operators. A self-described change agent, he’s led turnarounds and growth across enterprise tech and energy, focusing on frameworks, people, and culture to drive durable results.
Before Ambyint, Benjamin held leadership roles at global technology companies and Canadian SMBs, building high-performance teams and translating complex tech into customer outcomes. He mentors founders through VMSA and is active in Calgary’s innovation community.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Ambyint
- Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
- BDC Capital
- SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development)
- Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA)
The Founder Mindset is Sponsored By:
- ATB
- API
- Artemis
- OCIF
—
Contact Thin Air Labs:
- Website: ThinAirLabs.ca
- LinkedIn: Thin Air Labs
- X: Thin Air Labs
- YouTube: Thin Air Labs
Contact Benjamin Kemp:
- LinkedIn: Benjamin Kemp
- Company Website: Ambyint
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