# Ian Uriarte from Spindletop AI

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Podcast: [Energytech Startups](https://stenobird.com/podcast/energytech-startups-5673200)
Published: 2025-07-22T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://energytechstartups.collide.io/episodes/ian-uriarte-from-spindletop-ai-on-energy-tech-startups
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## Resource

What happens when old-school oilfields meet new-school tech? You get something like Spindletop AI, think machine learning and edge computing tailored for mid-sized operators trying to squeeze more out of every drop. Ian’s built a platform that helps producers ditch the spreadsheets and start making smarter, faster decisions right in the field. We talk about managing marginal wells, building hardware on a budget, and how he’s helping folks bump production by double digits. There’s also a great origin story behind the name Spindletop, plus some real talk on what it takes to launch a startup in the energy world without losing your mind (or your budget). 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.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus 00:16 - Intro to Ian Uriarte 05:40 - Lifecycle of an Oil Well 12:19 - TimberGrove vs Spindletop 17:29 - Spindletop's Innovations 19:14 - Spindletop Network Functionality 25:42 - Spindletop's Current Journey 34:00 - Insights from the Pilot Program 34:42 - Achieving 17% Improvement 40:18 - Fundraising Journey Overview 47:15 - Motivations Behind Spindletop 50:48 - Current Opportunities for Spindletop 51:39 - Audience Support for Spindletop 53:34 - Learning More About Spindletop https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

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