Rekha Patel from Xrathus, Inc.

Innovation doesn’t have to be slow or siloed and Xrathus is out to prove it. Rekha Patel walks us through how her platform is breaking down barriers between teams, helping everyone from scrappy startups to NASA-level giants turn their ideas into real, working solutions. It’s part hackathon engine, part crowdsourcing hub, and all about making collaboration easy, fast, and actually fun. If you’re building, leading, or dreaming something big, this one’s for you.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 - Intro00:25 - Rekha Patel, Founder & CEO of Xerathis03:42 - Rekha’s Career Journey: Geologist to Tech Entrepreneur11:28 - CEO Role Decision: Insights and Reflections19:20 - Understanding the Ideal Customer Profile23:23 - User Interaction on the Platform: A Deep Dive26:24 - Finding Advisors: Strategies for Success29:01 - Energy Tech Nexus35:05 - Meeting Pradeep: Networking in Tech37:05 - Pricing Strategy for Tech Products40:10 - Advice to My Past Self: Lessons Learned46:54 - Guidance for Mid-Career Professionals51:48 - Co-Founder Search: Tips and Tricks56:19 - Future of Xerathis: Vision and Goals1:00:24 - The Meaning Behind the Name Xerathis1:03:10 - How to Find Rekha: Contact Information1:03:19 - Connect with Rekha on LinkedIn: Networking Tipshttps://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