EP 38: Wes Hamer from Tasq

16/05/2024 1h 21min Episodio 38
EP 38: Wes Hamer from Tasq

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Wes shares his exhilarating journey of building Tasq from the ground up, navigating the chaotic and ever-changing world of startups. He talks about the challenges of maintaining capital discipline, balancing the development of a technology stack, and finding ways to survive and thrive during industry upheavals. Wes's candid insights and practical advice provide a unique look into the life of a startup co-founder, offering valuable lessons on turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation.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 watch a video of this episode.
0:00 - Introductions1:00 - Startup Journey Insights5:40 - User Experience Challenges9:18 - Technology Strategy Importance17:06 - Balancing Speed and Scaling in Startups18:55 - Cloud vs On-Prem Impact21:06 - Building and Scaling Strategies24:05 - Prioritizing Startup Tasks25:56 - Internal Operations in Startups29:13 - Task Management Insights33:40 - Industry Opportunities35:08 - Daily Operations Best Practices37:10 - Technology Stack Overview41:20 - Data-Driven Decision Making49:40 - AI Innovations50:03 - AI in the Energy Sector51:40 - Chatbot Technology52:58 - Minimizing Human Errors56:39 - Ensuring Data Quality59:17 - Local LLM Implementation1:01:13 - Model Swapping Techniques1:07:20 - Favorite TU Alum1:07:48 - Social Media Recommendations1:09:32 - Recommended Books1:12:51 - Favorite Games1:14:30 - Startup Founding Advice1:20:10 - Connecting with Wes Hamerhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters