Amperon

Sean Kelly, CEO of Amperon, joins this episode of the Energy Tech Startups Podcast to share how his company is transforming energy forecasting through AI-driven solutions tailored to every electron on the grid. He delves into the inception of Amperon and the unique challenges they face in predicting future energy demands. Sean discusses how traditional forecasting methods struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of the energy sector and explains Amperon's adaptive AI models, which are setting new standards in reliability and efficiency. Listeners gain insights into energy market dynamics, Amperon’s customer-centric approach, and Sean's vision for the future as AI reshapes the industry.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:27 - Amperon's Problem Solving02:32 - Data Acquisition at Amperon04:35 - Amperon's Customer Base09:11 - Customer Data Utilization11:59 - Importance of Energy Forecasting17:55 - Network Effects in Energy Systems19:25 - Model Prediction Explanation20:40 - Automating Data Adjustments21:40 - Transition from Google Cloud to Azure28:06 - Sean's Startup Journey31:44 - ETL and Winter Storm URI Crisis37:35 - Gaining Customer Insight40:05 - Fundraising Experiences48:00 - Learning from Failures51:30 - Houston's Innovation Landscape55:25 - Climate Impact Initiatives58:05 - Supporting Amperonhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters