Workplace safety just got a serious upgrade thanks to some cutting-edge AI tech that turns your regular ol’ CCTV cameras into safety superheroes. We’re talking about a system that spots hazards, flags unsafe behavior (without naming and shaming), and keeps things running smoothly in high-risk industries like oil and gas. The brains behind this innovation? A safety engineer-turned-entrepreneur who took his experience from Nigeria to Houston and built VisionTech —a game-changer for safety culture. With insights on balancing safety, HR, and management, plus a vision to tackle everything from oil rigs to home offices, this episode dives into the challenges, wins, and future of making workplaces safer with tech that’s as smart as it is practical.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.
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00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus - Transform Your Startup Journey00:14 - Intro Stephen Ogidan, Founder & CEO of Vision Tech05:14 - Vision Tech Safety Solutions - Improving Workplace Safety09:30 - Employee Comfort with Surveillance - Overcoming Camera Hesitancy11:29 - Product Readiness Timeline - When Will It Launch?12:41 - Managing Alert Systems - Optimizing Safety Notifications16:40 - Combining Safety and Technology - Stephen's Background19:01 - Market Timing - Why Now is Critical for Vision Tech22:31 - Customer Insights - Lessons from Potential Clients26:48 - Future Challenges - Identifying Key Obstacles Ahead31:21 - Networking in Energy Tech - Stephen's Connections33:04 - The Power of Communication - "A Closed Mouth is a Closed Destiny"36:40 - Fundraising Journey - Current Status and Strategy40:00 - Building Investor Credibility - Strategies for Success42:07 - Timing for Entrepreneurship - The Right Moment to Start47:53 - Business Defensibility - Creating Competitive Advantages55:43 - Navigating Regulatory Changes - Adapting to New Laws58:41 - Fostering a Safety Culture - Importance in Business59:38 - Wrapping Up - Key Takeaways from the Discussion1:00:04 - Houston, the Energy Capital of the World - Industry Insightshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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