When AI Meets Atoms with Windscape AI

The Seed

Nov 29 2023 • 49 mins

Join us for today's podcast where our host Jake Wombwell-Povey interviews the two co-founders of Windscape AI, Eric Thompson (CEO) and Jason Yosinski(CTO).

Windscape combines low-cost pressure sensors and artificial intelligence to provide cleaner and more accurate data to optimise wind turbine operations. Though selling this technology to utilities is challenging due to the long, costly, and bureaucratic process, they have found early adopters and are working towards permeating the industry.

The co-founders also express their views on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their potential uses in sustainability and climate change. They identify some overhyped trends and discuss their preferred policy reform of a price on carbon.


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00:01 Introduction to the Podcast
01:01 Guest Introduction: Co-founders of Scape AI
02:29 Origins of Windscape and the Founders' Journey
08:54 Understanding the Technology Behind Windscape
09:04 The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Windscape
09:13 The Impact of Technological Advancements on Windscape's Existence
11:12 How Winscape Improves Efficiency for Wind Turbine Operators
15:55 The Distinction Between AI and Machine Learning
21:56 Challenges and Lessons from Selling Novel Technologies in the Wind Industry
24:14 Understanding Wind Farm Ownership and Operations
24:52 Building Relationships with Asset Managers
27:19 Challenges and Barriers in Wind Farm Operations
29:42 Navigating Stakeholder Mapping and Incentivization
31:33 Finding Advocates within Organizations
33:28 Targeting Early Adopters in the Wind Industry
34:07 The Impact of Windscape on Wind Farm Output
37:46 Potential Applications of AI in Power Generation
45:33 Investing in Sustainability and Climate Crisis Solutions
48:04 Enacting Policy Reforms for Climate Crisis
48:54 Contacting and Learning More About Windscape


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