When Weatherford shut down its UK operations, James Crowley had a choice: relocate - or rebuild.
What followed was the creation of Rockatek, a stealthy British engineering powerhouse now quietly solving problems for some of the world’s biggest oil & gas operators.
In this episode, James Crowley, Co-Owner and Director of Rockatek, joins Rory and Bella to talk about:
- Taking the leap from employee to founder
- Navigating the NDA-heavy world of engineering consulting
- The underrated power of British engineering
- Why Rocketech operates like the MI6 of oilfield innovation
- What it really takes to build a business while raising a family
Whether you’re an engineer thinking about launching your own venture, or a founder navigating the peaks and troughs of growth, this episode is for you.
