
NetBenefit Software on Energy Tech Startups
11/20/24 • 49 min
Imagine slashing admin time by 80% while tackling the energy transition—sounds like a dream, right? That’s the reality with NetBenefits Software, where AI is shaking up how energy companies manage stakeholder relationships and regulatory hoops. From keeping projects on track to navigating the tricky waters of social license to operate, Matt Adams and his team are leading the charge with a fresh, contrarian approach to energy tech. We’re talking smarter data management, smoother compliance, and a vision for AI that’s all about making energy work better for everyone.
Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.
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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - NetBenefits Software
03:42 - Social License to Operate Explained
09:05 - AI Applications in NetBenefits
12:31 - Significance of Local Content
20:10 - Measuring Externalities in Energy
24:46 - Assessing the Energy Transition
28:35 - Changes in Labour Force Dynamics
30:04 - Understanding Your Product's Market
32:40 - US vs Canada: Market Differences
36:49 - SCI's Expansion to Houston
40:00 - Funding Journey Insights
45:22 - Houston’s Hidden Gem Revealed
47:14 - Supporting NetBenefits Software
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Imagine slashing admin time by 80% while tackling the energy transition—sounds like a dream, right? That’s the reality with NetBenefits Software, where AI is shaking up how energy companies manage stakeholder relationships and regulatory hoops. From keeping projects on track to navigating the tricky waters of social license to operate, Matt Adams and his team are leading the charge with a fresh, contrarian approach to energy tech. We’re talking smarter data management, smoother compliance, and a vision for AI that’s all about making energy work better for everyone.
Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.
Click here to watch a video of this episode.Click here to view the episode transcript.
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - NetBenefits Software
03:42 - Social License to Operate Explained
09:05 - AI Applications in NetBenefits
12:31 - Significance of Local Content
20:10 - Measuring Externalities in Energy
24:46 - Assessing the Energy Transition
28:35 - Changes in Labour Force Dynamics
30:04 - Understanding Your Product's Market
32:40 - US vs Canada: Market Differences
36:49 - SCI's Expansion to Houston
40:00 - Funding Journey Insights
45:22 - Houston’s Hidden Gem Revealed
47:14 - Supporting NetBenefits Software
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44:18 - Race to the Bottom in Energy
45:16 - Addressing Climate Change
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