On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David De Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Nathan Ough, CEO at VoltaGrid, to unpack how a five-person startup scaled into a multi-billion-dollar power company.

Nathan reveals how VoltaGrid went from a small startup to 1,500+ employees, the bold moves shaking up the energy sector, and the secrets to leading at scale without losing balance.

00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas

00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions

02:03 Meet the Hosts: David and Victoria

03:00 Guest Introduction: Nathan CEO of VoltaGrid

03:51 Nathan's Early Life and Career Beginnings

10:45 Founding and Growing VoltaGrid

14:35 VoltaGrid's Evolution and Achievements

23:59 Partnerships and Future Prospects

40:57 Sales and Transaction Management

42:20 Strategic Planning and Execution

43:50 Communication and Transparency

45:50 Handling Mistakes and Leadership

52:33 Community Involvement and Personal Life

01:01:54 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

What truly drives transformation inside an engineering powerhouse?

In this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with CEO David Robison to discuss his path to leadership, the strategies fueling Audubon’s growth, and how AI, renewables, and company culture are reshaping the energy sector.You will walk away with practical takeaways to scale, adapt, and lead with intention.

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00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions

02:04 Meet the Hosts

02:13 Weekly Recap and Events

03:17 Introducing the Guest: CEO of Audubon

03:23 Guest's Background and Career Journey

05:18 Overview of Audubon and Its Services

07:02 Diversification and Sustainability Strategies

15:16 Challenges and Growth in the Oil and Gas Industry

28:12 AI and Technological Innovations

34:10 Company Culture and Employee Empowerment

35:30 Personal Insights and Interests

40:02 Future Vision and Industry Advice

47:36 Introduction and Guest Welcome

47:49 Podcast and Sponsor Information

02:04 Guest Background and Career Journey

05:18 Overview of Audubon

07:02 Challenges and Diversification

27:53 AI and Technology in Engineering

34:10 Leadership and Company Culture

35:30 Personal Insights and LSU Memories

46:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Get rare, firsthand insights from one of the industry's most seasoned leaders.

In this episode, recorded live from the Daniel Energy Partners BBQ, STEP Energy CEO Steve Glanville joins hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard to reveal how innovation, culture, and more than 30 years of experience are shaping the future of energy.

From game-changing technologies like COIL+™ to ambitious growth plans, Steve offers an inside look at what’s ahead for STEP Energy.

A sharp, value-packed conversation you won’t want to miss!

00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas

00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Partners

02:03 Welcome to the Podcast

03:11 Interview with Steve Glanville

03:34 Steve's Journey in the Energy Business

07:18 Challenges and Achievements

15:36 Innovations in COIL+™

21:33 Efficiencies in Modern Oil Sites

22:44 Challenges and Innovations in Coil Tubing

24:53 Growing Up on a Farm: Shaping Leadership

27:26 Balancing Work and Personal Life

29:21 Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Oil Industry

35:31 Pride in the Oil and Gas Industry

40:00 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook