Umbrage

Umbrage

Author: collide. June 5, 2023 Duration: 31:15

Oil and gas field operations often face logistical complexities, making it challenging to efficiently coordinate tasks and resources. Scalability and innovation are crucial for digital products in this industry. Umbrage, a digital craft studio, excels at solving the intricate challenges of oil and gas field operations by bringing together diverse skills in product management, design, engineering, and DevOps. By fostering collaboration and leveraging their expertise, Umbrage delivers scalable and efficient digital solutions to startups and enterprise clients alike. Their recent acquisition by Bain further solidifies their position as industry leaders, empowering them to drive digital transformation within the oil and gas sector.


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00:00 - Intro
02:52 - What is Umbrage
03:59 - Types of Projects
06:02 - Upstream vs Downstream Shift
09:48 - Unique Aspects of Umbrage
12:22 - Umbrage Acquisition Journey
16:40 - EnergyX Overview
21:00 - Selling Your Company Experience
22:30 - Characteristics of a Good Acquisition
25:08 - Future Vision for Umbrage
27:48 - Ideal Contacts for Umbrage
29:52 - Digital Transformation in Energy Sector

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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