Listen "EP 60: Onega Ulanova from QMS2GO"
Episode Synopsis
From Kazakhstan to Louisiana and now shaking up the oil and gas industry, Onega Ulanova’s story is as bold as her startup, QMS2GO. This AI-powered tool is turning the grind of quality management into a smooth operation, automating audits, crafting training materials, and capturing wisdom from seasoned machinists. Inspired by her own experience as a quality auditor, Onega created QMS2GO to save quality managers hours (if not weeks!) of manual work. With plans to grow, fundraise, and launch a beta release, this tech is set to make waves for companies big and small. Plus, who doesn’t love a smart AI sidekick handling the heavy lifting?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 - Intro00:55 - What is QMS2GO? | Quality Management System03:25 - Auditing Process | Compliance & Standards11:07 - Journey to Louisiana Tech | Educational Background12:01 - Moving to the US from Kazakhstan | Immigration Experience14:15 - Starting Your Own Company | Entrepreneurship Journey18:55 - LA New Product Development | Innovation Strategies21:20 - Transition from Industrial to Consumer Products | Market Shift24:24 - Early Products | Product Development History25:04 - Shark Tank | Pitching to Investors27:19 - QMS2GO Overview | Business Model29:10 - Building for Different Industries | Market Adaptation31:16 - Return to Auditing | Career Path33:35 - Bootstrapping | Funding Strategies34:34 - Responsibility of Taking Other People's Money | Financial Ethics38:44 - Strategic Investor Relationships | Funding Advice41:40 - Investor Skepticism | Business Viability45:08 - QMS2GO’s Users | Customer Base51:13 - How QMS2GO is Being Used | Practical Applications52:56 - Importance of User Feedback | Continuous Improvement55:33 - Raising Funds | Fundraising Strategies56:50 - Pricing Model | Business Strategy01:01:23 - AI in Cold Outreach | Technology in Marketing01:03:34 - Speed Round | Quick Questions01:03:54 - Things to Do in Ruston | Local Attractions01:04:33 - Best Restaurant in Houston | Dining Recommendations01:06:23 - Running a Company in Ruston | Business Environment01:08:04 - Best Place to Eat in Shreveport | Food Recommendations01:09:02 - How to Reach Andiega | Contact Informationhttps://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
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