Cool Edge Bits on Oil and Gas Startups

We’re getting the inside scoop on a revolutionary drill bit design from Vasili Borissov, CEO of Cool Edge Bits. Inspired by his father—a rocket scientist, no less—Vasili is using aerospace engineering principles to tackle one of the toughest problems in drilling: heat. Traditional drill bits just can’t handle the temps, but Cool Edge Bits has cracked the code by cutting down the heat by 33% with smartly placed ports, doubling drilling speed in the process. Vasili, a former tennis pro with an eye for innovation, shares his journey into oil and gas, the challenges of bringing new tech to a legacy industry, and the value of fresh perspectives. Get ready for a fascinating look at how Cool Edge is changing the game in drilling! Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - What Makes Cool Edge Bits Special 05:18 - Growing Up in Russia 07:00 - Your Dad Sounds Like a Badass 11:40 - Transition from Tennis to Business 17:30 - Cool Edge Bits Technology 18:00 - Cool Edge Bits Business Model 21:50 - Outro 22:55 - Final Thoughts 25:50 - How to Get in Touch with Ali https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters