Anwar Sadek from CORROLYTICS

Corrosion isn’t just rusty metal, it's a billion-dollar buzzkill that sneaks into everything from oil rigs to your local water plant. Luckily, we've got someone who’s flipping the script on this hidden villain using some seriously clever tech. He's developed tools that sniff out microbial corrosion right at the source, helping companies slash costs, stay safe, and shrink their carbon footprint. We chat about how sneaky microbes cause chaos in pipelines, biodiesel tanks, and even HVAC systems—and why those old-school detection methods just don't cut it anymore. Plus, hear his story from PhD researcher to startup founder, building a mission-driven company that's shaking up industries for the better.Click here to watch a video of this episode. 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 - Energy Tech Startups Overview00:24 - What Does CORROLYTICS Do?05:05 - Types of Corrosion Explained08:17 - Corrosion Mitigation Strategies14:05 - Early Traction & Customer Use Cases18:15 - Journey into Entrepreneurship23:35 - Academia to Entrepreneurship Transition26:38 - Leading the Decarbonization Charge28:49 - Moments of CEO Leadership37:37 - Advice for Your Younger Self38:00 - Building Relationships with Stakeholders39:30 - Raising Your First Million41:16 - Anwar’s Fundraising Journey45:18 - External Factors in Fundraising48:20 - Fundraising in the Energy Sector50:40 - Impact Metrics & Carbon Abatement52:30 - Contacting Anwar https://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