In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy and Corey sits down with Michael Atkin and Trevor Slade, the leaders behind WorkSync, a new operation prioritization system built for upstream oil and gas. The conversation traces the genesis of WorkSync from a successful hackathon pilot at Maverick, exploring how it evolved from an internal project into a standalone solution. Michael and Trevor explain how their approach to operations management is fundamentally different from traditional methods, driven by a belief in empowering the frontline workforce rather than simply layering on more oversight.

The discussion opens with a look at the industry’s long-standing challenge of managing declining production through "pump by priority." Trevor shares how Maverick leveraged their investment in telemetry and data to move beyond reactive alerts, while Michael emphasizes the importance of respecting the experience of field workers. The core breakthrough was building a system that equips operators with actionable information, rather than telling them how to do their job. This culminated in a daily 6 a.m. “hit list” that gives field personnel the clarity they need to work safely and efficiently.

Listen to the full conversation to hear how WorkSync is bridging the gap between corporate strategy and field execution, and why its founders believe that empowering the front line is the key to unlocking significant value in oil and gas operations.

In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy Funk and Corey are joined by Mark Le Dain, Chief Revenue Officer at Fuelled (fuelled.com), the rapidly growing marketplace transforming how energy, mining, and power companies buy and sell used equipment. A Calgarian by upbringing with a background in investment banking at Barclays and experience scaling both SaaS and consumer fintech businesses, Mark brings a unique perspective on removing friction from one of the world's largest and most complex supply chains. His journey from finance to operating roles reflects a desire for greater ownership and impact, and he now channels that energy into building a platform that is redefining how physical assets are valued, listed, and transacted globally.

The conversation explores Fuelled's origins and its evolution from a relationship-driven brokerage to a tech-enabled marketplace with a powerful moat built on doing the unsexy work. Mark explains how the company catalogs equipment for free, takes on logistics and storage, and even builds roads when necessary to remove friction for clients. He discusses the network effects that make Fuelled sticky, the role of AI in accelerating pricing and cataloging, and the company's expansion into adjacent industries like data centers and mining, where supply chain constraints and accelerated project timelines create urgent demand for available equipment. The discussion also touches on the broader trends shaping energy markets, including the AI race as an energy race, Canada's shifting economic landscape, and why both Alberta and Texas are positioned for a strong decade ahead.

Listen to the full conversation for an inside look at building a marketplace in a traditionally offline industry, the power of focusing on customer friction, and how Fuelled is unlocking billions of dollars in dormant equipment value.

In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, host Jeremy and Corey sits down with Sean Hervo, co-founder and CEO of PrePad, for a wide-ranging conversation on engineering, entrepreneurship, and the future of completions optimization in the oil and gas industry. A mechanical engineer by training with nearly twelve years at Shell spanning Canada, the Permian, and international assignments, Hervo brings a unique perspective shaped by deep technical expertise, commercial experience, and a passion for solving complex operational challenges. His journey from completions manager to founder of a fast-growing software company offers a compelling look at what it takes to identify industry pain points and build a solution that resonates with both independent operators and the world's largest energy producers.

The conversation explores the origins of PrePad, which grew out of Hervo's frustration with fragmented planning processes and manual spreadsheet workflows while leading completions teams at Shell. He shares the story behind building the integrated systems model internally, the leap of faith required to leave a secure corporate role, and the validation that came when Devon Energy not only became a customer but led PrePad's seed round. Hervo discusses the critical role of completions as a discipline that touches reservoir engineering, drilling, production, finance, and land, making it uniquely positioned to understand the full business picture. He also reflects on the balance of entrepreneurship and fatherhood, the importance of being present, and how having a young child sharpened his focus and efficiency.

Listen to the full conversation for an inside look at building a disruptive technology in the energy sector, the power of cross-border validation, and how PrePad is leveraging AI to enhance its physics-based simulation platform rather than replace it.

In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy and Corey sit down with Eric Anderson, CEO of SynMax, for a conversation that goes from Colorado roots and commodity trading to AI, satellite imagery, maritime intelligence, and the reality of building a company that is hard to put in one box.

Eric shares how his background as a quant shaped SynMax’s core mission: turning massive amounts of data into real intelligence. The conversation explores why AI is not just another checkbox, how subject matter expertise still matters, and why the best technology companies do not walk into industries assuming they know more than the people doing the work.

The episode also digs into SynMax’s work across energy, trading, and government, including how its maritime intelligence platform helped support one of the largest drug seizures in Irish history. From there, the conversation turns to entrepreneurship, the underrated value of operations, and the role Bill Perkins played in Eric’s path from hedge fund tools to building a company with global reach.

It is a wide-ranging episode about risk, intelligence, startups, and what happens when the right data finally becomes actionable.

In Episode 10 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with longtime oil & gas leader Barry Henderson for a conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and the future of the energy industry.

Barry reflects on more than 40 years in oil & gas, from growing up in a small farming town in Alberta to building consulting and software businesses focused on solving operational problems and improving industry workflows. The discussion explores management consulting, relationship-driven business, software adoption challenges, AI and automation, and why the industry still struggles with change despite the need for modernization.

The episode also dives into the future of energy technology, the frustrations vendors and operators face with legacy systems, and how companies like Energy Payables are working to simplify workflows, improve transparency, and create better collaboration across the industry.

If you enjoy conversations around business building, operational leadership, energy technology, and challenging the status quo, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Emilio Faulmata, a 24-year-old energy creator, connector, and founder of Energy Executive 360.

Emilio shares how one conversation about Bolivia, natural gas, and geopolitics sparked his path into the energy industry, eventually leading him from London to Mexico, Kuwait, Ghana, South Africa, Paris, and beyond. With no traditional oil and gas background, Emilio built his way into the room through consistency, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks, starting with weekly LinkedIn newsletters and eventually landing in-person podcast conversations with major energy executives around the world.

The conversation covers personal branding, networking, energy storytelling, the value of taking small consistent steps, and why podcasts are not just marketing, they are relationship-building tools. Emilio also shares his mission to connect today’s energy leaders with the next generation of decision-makers, while helping the industry tell a more human, honest, and global story.

From “life is risk” to flying across the world for one conversation, this episode is all about betting on yourself, building credibility before anyone gives you permission, and taking big swings before the evidence is obvious.

In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and Next Stage Trajectory founder Bill Weathersby for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, elite networks, AI disruption, and what it really takes to build companies that win.

Bill shares the unfiltered highs and lows of his career, from building and exiting multiple successful businesses to losing everything and rebuilding from scratch. At one point, he went from “bankrupt at Chili’s to $121M exits,” a journey that shaped his perspective on resilience, risk, leadership, and founder psychology. The conversation dives into the power of relationships, the “Accenture Mafia,” Texas A&M networking culture, startup growth strategy, fundraising, and how founders can accelerate growth through the right partnerships and market access.

The group also explores the future of AI and why Bill believes most people still underestimate how disruptive this next wave of technology will become. Along the way, they discuss sales, scaling from $1M to $10M+, founder burnout, betting on yourself, and the hard lessons nobody talks about when building companies.

If you’re a founder, operator, investor, or someone trying to navigate growth in a rapidly changing market, this episode is packed with real-world lessons, sharp insights, and stories you won’t forget.

In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Hari Dutt for a conversation on career pivots, startup growth, and what it really takes to build in ambiguity.

Hari reflects on his journey from India to Canada, Louisiana, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York, starting in engineering at Schlumberger, moving through MIT Sloan, and eventually helping scale Seven Lakes during its high-growth years. Along the way, he shares lessons on work ethic, customer focus, thriving in uncertainty, and how those experiences shaped his view of product, operations, and leadership.

The conversation also dives into Hari’s latest venture, Turing Pilgrim, and his belief that the biggest AI opportunities are not in surface-level productivity tools, but in mission-critical operations where trust, adoption, and measurable business impact matter most. They close with thoughts on the future of AI, field operations, and a bold prediction on where technology is headed next.

It is a wide-ranging conversation on growth, resilience, and what it means to keep taking big swings as your career evolves.