Digital Wildcatters' Collide Platform is LinkedIn for Energy Pros with Julie McLelland

Hey friends! I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Julie McLelland, co-founder of Digital Wildcatters. Julie shared so many fascinating insights into building a business in the energy industry. A few key takeaways: - Digital Wildcatters started as a hobby podcast in 2018 focused on oil, gas, and technology. It slowly grew into a thriving community and tech company. - They just launched an exciting new platform called Collide - think LinkedIn for energy professionals. It has a job board, forums, and some awesome new AI products in the works. - One AI product I'm pumped about is their GPT specifically trained on energy data. It provides unbiased operational answers to industry specific questions, unlike general chatbots that can give skewed perspectives on oil and gas. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences with AI and other new technologies in the industry. And if you want to connect with other energy professionals, be sure to check out the Collide platform Julie mentioned! https://app.collide.io/users/sign_inJulie also opened up about the challenges of building a business as a mom. Such an inspiring story of grit and determination. As she said, we can't do it all! Let me know what you took away from this chat in the comments. And if you have any questions for Julie or I, fire away! Julie McLelland, a co-founder of Digital Wildcatters, brings a fresh and innovative approach to the energy industry. Since the inception of Digital Wildcatters in 2018, Julie has been instrumental in steering the company's evolution from a podcast to a thriving community and tech powerhouse. With her extensive experience in various roles within the company, from managing the website and podcast production to leading marketing efforts and product development, Julie has established herself as a dynamic and influential figure. Her recent focus on the launch of Collide, a platform tailored for energy professionals, featuring cutting-edge AI products like Collide GPT, underscores her commitment to revolutionizing the industry. Julie's dedication to embracing new technologies and reshaping traditional energy paradigms makes her an indispensable asset in the sector. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:04:30 - Introduction of Collide Platform 00:07:33 - Utilizing AI in Marketing and Operations 00:10:48 - Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Energy 00:11:55 - The Power of Podcasting in Oil and Gas 00:14:00 - Building a Strong Business Community 00:15:19 - Virtual Connections vs. In-Person Interaction 00:17:34 - Balancing Work and Family as an Entrepreneur 00:21:16 - Favorite Tech App and Dream Podcast Guest The resources mentioned in this episode are: Digital Wildcatters - Check out the Digital Wildcatters platform called Collide, a LinkedIn-like platform specifically for energy professionals. It includes a job board and new AI products, such as Collide GPT, trained on energy data, providing unbiased answers to energy-related questions. Energy 101 Podcast - Listen to the Energy 101 podcast co-hosted by Julie McLelland, offering in-depth discussions about the energy industry and featuring guests who explain complex topics in a simple manner. Chat GPT - Explore the use of Chat GPT, an AI tool that can assist with various tasks, including content creation, marketing, and customer engagement. It can be leveraged to automate and streamline operations, especially for small marketing teams in energy companies. Empower and Energy Tech Nights - Attend networking events such as Empower and Energy Tech Nights to connect with industry professionals, share insights, and build a strong community within the energy sector in Houston. Jasper and Blaze - Consider exploring AI tools like Jasper and Blaze, which can be trained on specific company data and used for marketing purposes, content creation, and customer interactions. These tools can help in automating tasks and saving time for marketing efforts. Learn more about us👇Website: https://www.coldboretechnology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldboretech/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColdBoreTech/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-bore-technology/mycompany/