NetBenefit Software

NetBenefit Software

Author: collide. November 20, 2024 Duration: 49:49

Imagine slashing admin time by 80% while tackling the energy transition, sounds like a dream, right? That’s the reality with NetBenefits Software, where AI is shaking up how energy companies manage stakeholder relationships and regulatory hoops. From keeping projects on track to navigating the tricky waters of social license to operate, Matt Adams and his team are leading the charge with a fresh, contrarian approach to energy tech. We’re talking smarter data management, smoother compliance, and a vision for AI that’s all about making energy work better for everyone.


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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - NetBenefits Software
03:42 - Social License to Operate Explained
09:05 - AI Applications in NetBenefits
12:31 - Significance of Local Content
20:10 - Measuring Externalities in Energy
24:46 - Assessing the Energy Transition
28:35 - Changes in Labour Force Dynamics
30:04 - Understanding Your Product's Market
32:40 - US vs Canada: Market Differences
36:49 - SCI's Expansion to Houston
40:00 - Funding Journey Insights
45:22 - Houston’s Hidden Gem Revealed
47:14 - Supporting NetBenefits Software

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