Amplified Industries

Who says oil fields can’t get a tech makeover? Amplified Industries is turning the energy game on its head with slick software that cuts spills, boosts production, and saves cash, all while making advanced tech easy for operators to use. Founded by two MIT whizzes with backgrounds in quantum physics and investment banking, this Boston-based startup has gone from tinkering with small wells to tackling big operations, proving that big brains and bold ideas can modernize even the most traditional industries. It's Silicon Valley meets the oil patch, and it’s changing the future of energy. 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.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Eric Zhang Interview 03:34 - Sebastian Mannai Insights 12:12 - College Experiences of Eric and Anurag 18:16 - Upcoming Fatherhood for Eric and Anurag 20:15 - Overview of Amplified Industries 24:10 - Official Launch Timeline 26:15 - Running Oil and Gas Tech in Boston 29:14 - AmplifAI's Spill Prevention Technology 33:10 - Target Market: Smaller, Older Wells 38:17 - Business Collaboration with ScaleUp 42:06 - Data Management: Quality vs. Quantity 44:18 - Costs of Running SCADA Systems 45:39 - Surviving Boston BBQ Culture 47:55 - Top Restaurants in Boston 51:06 - Boston Sports Scene 53:53 - Finding Amplified Industries 54:43 - Conclusion and Wrap-Up https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters