EP 58: Jon Brewton from data²

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AI and energy might sound like an odd couple, but data² is making it a match made in industrial heaven. With their GraphRAG tech hitting 99% accuracy, they’re tackling billion-dollar challenges like well abandonment and lease block acquisition while rethinking how the energy sector uses AI. Led by John Brewton, who’s blended big-league experience from Chevron with cutting-edge tech smarts, the team’s unique mix of energy pros, tech experts, and even military minds is driving solutions that are agile, scalable, and downright impressive. This isn’t just about data—it’s about turning AI into a true industry game-changer.

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00:00 - Intro
03:36 - MIT Robot Learning Breakthrough
06:24 - DataSqured’s Secret Sauce
11:09 - Introduction to ContextSmith
14:15 - Jon’s Background and Founding of ContextSmith
21:59 - ExtraaD and Graph Usage
23:40 - Understanding Graph Databases
29:44 - Model Training Techniques
32:28 - Introduction to RAG
40:45 - Tech Community Challenges
42:49 - Transition from POC to Production
44:49 - AI Limitations: "I Don't Know"
46:05 - Canvass AI Functionality
54:35 - Data Integration into Models
56:13 - A2D and Data Hosting Environments
1:00:26 - Speed Round
1:04:08 - Vector Databases Insights
1:05:27 - Houston Restaurants Discussion

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