Live from the Daniel Energy Partners BBQ in Midland, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with William Fox, General Manager of Drilling at Cova, to discuss how AI and automation are reshaping the oil and gas industry.

From predictive drilling to generative programs, get a sneak peek at the innovations driving efficiency, safety, and what’s coming next over the next 24 months.

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00:00 Welcome to the IT Crowd Podcast

00:07 Setting the Scene: Annual Energy Partners Barbecue

00:34 Event Overview and Audience Engagement

01:15 Introducing Richard Rodriguez

02:29 Special Guest: William Fox from Cova

04:00 Technological Innovations in Oil and Gas

04:49 Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Adoption

07:50 Generative AI and Machine Learning in Action

14:13 Success Stories and Future Prospects

16:30 The Value of Automation and Efficiency

17:10 Stuck Pipe Prediction Models

18:35 Customer Success and Market Growth

19:53 Adoption of AI and Machine Learning

21:10 Tailored Solutions for Clients

24:54 Future Tech Roadmap

29:31 Community and Networking at the Barbecue

31:27 Closing Remarks and Social Media

How is AI reshaping asset tracking in oil & gas?

Join hosts Josh Lowery and Richard Rodriguez live from the Permian Basin BBQ as they sit down with Roopa Misra, SVP of Account Management at GeoForce. In this short but insightful conversation, they explore GeoForce’s journey from early energy trading to today’s AI-powered tracking, and what this evolution means for safety, efficiency, and the future of the industry.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:36 Event Overview and Guest Introduction

02:43 Guest Background and Career Journey

04:54 Technological Advancements in Oil and Gas

10:47 Safety Innovations and Product Development

15:07 Data Utilization and Asset Management

20:09 Introduction to Powered Asset Class

20:27 Importance of Maintenance and Alerts

21:22 Role of AI in Predictive Maintenance

22:18 Advancements in AI and Technology

25:39 Customer Feedback and Integration

33:31 Global Presence and Commitment

36:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What makes someone walk away from a successful corporate career to start over?

That’s exactly what Jay Slaughter did. Once the CIO at Tokio Marine, Jay decided to trade boardrooms for building his own insurance agency, and the story behind that decision is full of lessons about courage, innovation, and purpose.

In this episode of Solution Stack, host Richard Rodriguez sits down with Jay to talk about how technology has evolved, the real impact of AI on business, and what digital modernization looks like from someone who’s lived on both sides, corporate and entrepreneurial.

They unpack the risks, the rewards, and the human side of adopting new tech and how following your gut can sometimes be the smartest business decision you’ll ever make.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Guest Introduction: Jay Slaughter

01:27 Technology and Modernization in Insurance

02:32 AI and Risk Management

03:53 Challenges in Modernization

08:02 Jay's Career Transition

10:11 Starting a New Business: Slaughter Family Insurance

11:54 The Importance of Proper Insurance Coverage

19:54 Leveraging Technology in Insurance

23:15 Conclusion and Contact Information