EnergyTech Podcast
EnergyTech Podcast
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Energy Innovation meets Industrial Technology: There is finally a podcast that balances technical depth with real-world applicability for field teams, operations groups, and senior leaders who want to see a real return on technology , IiOT, and AI Investments
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The podcast covers a range of topics including IIoT strategies, AI implementation challenges, cybersecurity in critical infrastructure, and operational efficiencies in control room environments, with episodes discussing specific issues like the rethinking of control rooms by small midstream companies and leadership insights from industry experts.
Energy Innovation meets Industrial Technology: There is finally a podcast that balances technical depth with real-world applicability for field teams, operations groups, and senior leaders who want to see a real return on technology , IiOT, and AI Investments
In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, we sit down with Lindi Sabloff, Founder & CEO, to discuss the reality of AI adoption in industrial sectors like oil & gas and manufacturing.
While AI dominates headlines, Lindi breaks down a critical truth: most industrial companies are not ready for AI yet.
We dive deep into:
Why data quality and infrastructure must come before AI
The importance of edge computing vs cloud-first strategies
How to empower OT teams instead of replacing them
The real challenges of digital transformation in brownfield environments
Why people—not technology—are the hardest part of transformation
This conversation is a must-watch for operators, engineers, and executives navigating the intersection of AI, SCADA, and industrial data strategy.
👉 If you’re responsible for operations, automation, or digital transformation — this episode will challenge how you think about AI readiness.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to build the foundation before chasing AI hype.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Live from ENTELEC 2026
00:40 – Meet Lindi Sabloff: From Wall Street to Industrial Tech
02:30 – The “Aha Moment” That Changed Everything
04:30 – Why Technology Must Fit People (Not the Other Way Around)
05:30 – The Truth About AI Replacing Jobs
06:30 – OT Workforce Challenges & Attrition
07:30 – Why Industrial Companies Aren’t Ready for AI
08:30 – Data Quality: The Biggest Problem in the Industry
10:00 – Edge vs Cloud: Where AI Should Actually Live
11:00 – The “6 Week AI” Myth (And Why It’s Wrong)
12:30 – Data Lineage & Semantic Layers Explained
14:00 – M&A, Data Standardization, and Scaling Operations
15:00 – The People Problem in Digital Transformation
17:00 – Brownfield Reality: Why You Can’t “Rip & Replace”
19:00 – Real-Time vs Time-Series Data Strategy
21:00 – Leadership, Mindset, and Building Technology Companies
23:00 – Marrying Business Outcomes with Technology
25:00 – How Lindi’s Company Delivers Value to OT Teams
27:00 – Remote Operations, Fleet Updates & Cost Savings
29:00 – Cybersecurity, Patch Management & OT Control
30:30 – Edge Devices, Security Risks, and Future-Proofing
31:30 – AI in the Next 1–2 Years: What Happens Next
32:15 – Outro & Final Thoughts
Presented by Opsite Energy: www.opsitenergy.com
Music: Uygar Duzgun / “Fast Life” courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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