{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy Bytes","title":"EP 60: Onega Ulanova from QMS2GO","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5533819b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4271,"description":"From Kazakhstan to Louisiana and now shaking up the oil and gas industry, Onega Ulanova’s story is as bold as her startup, QMS2GO. This AI-powered tool is turning the grind of quality management into a smooth operation, automating audits, crafting training materials, and capturing wisdom from seasoned machinists. Inspired by her own experience as a quality auditor, Onega created QMS2GO to save quality managers hours (if not weeks!) of manual work. With plans to grow, fundraise, and launch a beta release, this tech is set to make waves for companies big and small. Plus, who doesn’t love a smart AI sidekick handling the heavy lifting?\n00:00 - Intro\n00:55 - What is QMS2GO? | Quality Management System\n03:25 - Auditing Process | Compliance & Standards\n11:07 - Journey to Louisiana Tech | Educational Background\n12:01 - Moving to the US from Kazakhstan | Immigration Experience\n14:15 - Starting Your Own Company | Entrepreneurship Journey\n18:55 - LA New Product Development | Innovation Strategies\n21:20 - Transition from Industrial to Consumer Products | Market Shift\n24:24 - Early Products | Product Development History\n25:04 - Shark Tank | Pitching to Investors\n27:19 - QMS2GO Overview | Business Model\n29:10 - Building for Different Industries | Market Adaptation\n31:16 - Return to Auditing | Career Path\n33:35 - Bootstrapping | Funding Strategies\n34:34 - Responsibility of Taking Other People's Money | Financial Ethics\n38:44 - Strategic Investor Relationships | Funding Advice\n41:40 - Investor Skepticism | Business Viability\n45:08 - QMS2GO’s Users | Customer Base\n51:13 - How QMS2GO is Being Used | Practical Applications\n52:56 - Importance of User Feedback | Continuous Improvement\n55:33 - Raising Funds | Fundraising Strategies\n56:50 - Pricing Model | Business Strategy\n01:01:23 - AI in Cold Outreach | Technology in Marketing\n01:03:34 - Speed Round | Quick Questions\n01:03:54 - Things to Do in Ruston | Local Attractions\n01:04:33 - Best Restaurant in Houston | Dining Recommendations...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KU-rritAkNfd5EDWr8dy4miPzznveey9CXz1zVQDRXc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZGMz/NDQxNzEwNTFjZDU3/NmQ4ZmI3ZDU1ZTQ2/Y2U4Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}