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AI Fire Daily#56 Max: AI Funding Roundup – Varda's Space Factory, Mathematical Superintelligence & Top DealsThis week, AI funding went to outer space and into the very nature of intelligence itself! 🚀 We're looking at deals funding orbital factories and the ambitious quest for "mathematical superintelligence."We’ll talk about:A breakdown of the top 20 AI funding deals for the week of July 4-10, 2025, showcasing the incredible diversity of AI investment.Varda Space Industries securing a stellar $187M to build manufacturing factories in orbit.Harmonic raising a massive $100M to build "Mathematical Superintelligence," a new frontier in AI reasoning.The continued boom in Industrial AI, with companies like MaintainX ($150M) raising capital to au...2025-07-1216 min
CMMSradio$150M Round and a Bold AI Leap Forward for MaintainX🚨 $150M Round and a Bold Leap Forward for MaintainX 🚨Here's a fresh episode of #CMMSradio with Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, and it’s a big one.💰 $150M in new funding📈 $2.5B valuation🤖 Full throttle on AI-powered maintenance & asset managementNick breaks down how MaintainX is going beyond buzzwords to deliver real results—focusing AI on Asset Intelligence (machine health) and Work Intelligence (empowering humans). We dig into:✅ Why capturing tribal knowledge is critical✅ How to overcome resistance to change✅ What it takes to do more with less in the skilled labor crisis✅ And why leadership needs to walk the floor—literally🎧 Listen in...2025-07-1121 min
The Wrench FactorAI on the Frontlines : What Maintenance Teams Really Think About AIAI dominates the conversation around industrial innovation, but how are frontline maintenance and reliability teams actually using it?In this episode of The Wrench Factor, we break down findings from the 2025 State of Industrial Maintenance Report and explore what AI adoption really looks like inside the four walls of a plant.Read the full report here: https://www.getmaintainx.com/state-of-industrial-maintenance-report2025-06-1920 min
Automation LadiesBridging Tech, Manufacturing & STEM Careers with Brit BartoliniThis week Nikki sits down with Brit Bartolini, Enterprise Account Director at MaintainX, for a conversation on digital transformation in manufacturing, the future of maintenance, and attracting new generations to STEM careers.Hear how real-world manufacturing pain points, a love of gadgets, and a dash of maker-spirit are turning maintenance work into a high-tech, high-satisfaction career while solving problems most execs don’t even know exist.Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-gonzales/Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al...2025-06-051h 05
Geeks Of The Valley#114: Research Driven Venture Capital Investing and AI 's Cultural Impact With Leonis Capital’s Jay ZhaoIn Episode #114 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Jay Zhao , Founding Partner at Leonis Capital, a San Francisco–based fund focused on backing technical founders building transformative AI, SaaS, data-infrastructure and decentralized-tech companies.As a returning guest, we reflect on the growth journey of Jay and the market. Since 2021, he’s led or co-led investments in breakthrough businesses including Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), HireVue (NASDAQ: CG), Mixamo (Acquired by ADBE), Innoviz (NASDAQ: INVZ), and Delhivery (IPO), and serves on multiple boards advising high-growth startups across fintech, enterprise SaaS, robotics and analytics.Pr...2025-05-2942 min
Geeks Of The Valley#114: Research Driven Venture Capital Investing and AI 's Cultural Impact With Lioness Capital’s Jay Zhao#114:In Episode #114 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Jay Zhao , Founding Partner at Leonis Capital, a San Francisco–based fund focused on backing technical founders building transformative AI, SaaS, data-infrastructure and decentralized-tech companies.As a returning guest, we reflect on the growth journey of Jay and the market. Since 2021, he’s led or co-led investments in breakthrough businesses including Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), HireVue (NASDAQ: CG), Mixamo (Acquired by ADBE), Innoviz (NASDAQ: INVZ), and Delhivery (IPO), and serves on multiple boards advising high-growth startups across fintech, enterprise SaaS, robotics and analytics.Prior to Leonis, Jay co-founded T Fund...2025-05-2942 minThe Wrench FactorBuilding Tomorrow’s Workforce: Educating the Next Gen of ManufacturersJake Hall ("The Manufacturing Millennial") and MaintainX co-founder, Nick Haase, explore the urgent intersection of education, generational knowledge transfer, and digital transformation reshaping manufacturing's future. As the industry loses decades of irreplaceable expertise to retirement, it will reveal how forward-thinking organizations are turning this challenge into an opportunity through innovative mentorship programs and digital knowledge capture.2025-05-2825 min
CMMSradioAI on the Frontline in A Smarter CMMS with MaintainXIn this episode CMMSradio talks with Roshan Satish, AI Lead at MaintainX, about how artificial intelligence is being thoughtfully integrated into maintenance workflows. They focus on empowering frontline workers, simplifying data tasks, preserving institutional knowledge, and enhancing CMMS usability—without replacing technicians. Roshan explains how their AI assistant uses real-world interactions, customer habits, and reliable sources to deliver helpful, validated support while avoiding common pitfalls like hallucinations or irrelevant answers.Key Topics:Embedding AI in technician workflowsSimplifying data entry and troubleshootingCapturing knowledge from experienced staffEnsuring AI answers are accurate and sourcedChime in with your comments and re-share this with yo...2025-05-2342 minThe Wrench FactorCulture Shift: Empowering the Modern Maintenance TeamOn this episode of The Wrench Factor, we explore how modern maintenance culture is moving away from reactive checklists and compliance-driven workflows toward empowerment, ownership, and collaboration. Learn how to build a culture that drives a lasting impact.2025-05-1318 min
The NOLN PodcastPredictive Maintenance as a Competitive Advantage (with Nick Haase)On the heels of iFLEX 2025 at The Car Wash Show, NOLN catches up with one of the event’s exhibitors, Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, a maintenance and work execution software firm. Haase discusses why having a great maintenance strategy is a competitive lever, what operators can learn from unplanned downtime data, and how they can shift into a more proactive mindset with regards to their operational maintenance needs.
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2025-05-0119 minThe Wrench FactorThe AI Trap: Chasing Tech Without the ROIOn this episode of The Wrench Factor, MaintainX co-founder Nick Haase sits down with Willem Sundblad, CEO of Oden Technologies, to discuss the state of AI inside digital transformation programs—and why the bar for ROI has shot through the roof. 2025-04-2925 min
Advanced Manufacturing NowOptimizing Maintenance Management with Nick Haase of MaintainXNick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, has spent thousands of hours on the shop floor helping manufacturing leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. He joins Senior Editor David Muller to discuss the origins of MaintainX and the current state of computerized maintenance management system software. 2025-04-2919 min
Great Question: A Manufacturing PodcastEmpowering Frontline Workers With Industrial AI Tools That Actually WorkThis sponsored episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast focuses on building AI that works for manufacturing teams, and features two key thought leaders with MaintainX, a maintenance and asset management platform purpose-built to help frontline industrial teams run more efficient, resilient, and safer operations. Nick Hasse is the co-founder of MaintainX, and has spent thousands of hours on the factory floor helping manufacturing and industrial leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. Roshan Satish is the lead product manager for applied AI at MaintainX, who is leading the development of AI-powered maintenance tools including MaintainX Copilot. 2025-04-2224 minGreat Question: A Manufacturing PodcastEmpowering Frontline Workers With Industrial AI Tools That Actually WorkThis sponsored episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast focuses on building AI that works for manufacturing teams, and features two key thought leaders with MaintainX, a maintenance and asset management platform purpose-built to help frontline industrial teams run more efficient, resilient, and safer operations. Nick Hasse is the co-founder of MaintainX, and has spent thousands of hours on the factory floor helping manufacturing and industrial leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. Roshan Satish is the lead product manager for applied AI at MaintainX, who is leading the development of AI-powered maintenance tools including MaintainX Copilot. 2025-04-2224 minThe Wrench FactorHow Asset Performance and Maintenance Drive Your Bottom LineIn this episode, we dig into the critical connection between asset performance, maintenance strategies, and cash flow. We explore how proactive maintenance and real-time data can reduce downtime, optimize asset performance, and significantly impact a company’s financial health.2025-04-1621 minThe Wrench FactorThe $125K Per Hour Problem: How Data Sharing Builds Resilient ManufacturingIn this episode, we explore the transformative power of real-time data sharing, including how manufacturers and OEMs can leverage data to reduce downtime, optimize inventory control, accelerate innovation, and foster collaboration. 2025-04-1619 minThe Wrench FactorHow MachineMetrics Uses Maintenance Data to Drive Business ValueMachineMetrics, a leading provider of machine data collection and analysis solutions, shares how you can extract valuable insights from their maintenance data, driving improvements in sustainability, quality, productivity, and capital planning. Learn how this data-driven approach can help you achieve operational excellence and optimize manufacturing processes.2025-04-1622 minThe Wrench FactorHow Cintas Leads the Way in Tech-Enabled SafetyIn this episode, we look into the transformative impact of technology on workplace safety, featuring insights from Cintas’ approach to tech-enabled safety solutions. We examine how data-driven tools and innovative strategies empower teams, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of safety across industries.2025-04-1621 minThe Wrench FactorOptimizing Maintenance with SAP: How LeverX is Powering the Future of OperationsLearn how LeverX revolutionizes maintenance and operations through SAP-driven solutions. From predictive maintenance and real-time analytics to seamless IT/OT integration, we’ll discuss how businesses can optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and maximize asset performance.2025-04-1622 minThe Wrench FactorTop 10 Signs Your Maintenance Program Needs a Tune-UpFrom paper-based chaos to missing parts at the worst possible time. With real stories from the field, the team brings to life the everyday challenges maintenance pros face. Whether you're leading a well-oiled machine or constantly in firefighting mode, this episode is packed with practical insights.2025-04-1628 minThe Wrench FactorBreaking Barriers: Advancing Innovation in Maintenance & OperationsThis special episode of The Wrench Factor explores excellence in leadership across industrial sectors. Our live panel discussion features Katherine Schifani and Shari Maxwell Patrick, pioneering leaders who are transforming maintenance and manufacturing through strategic innovation. This timely conversation coincides with International Women's Day and highlights how diverse perspectives are advancing technology, reshaping operational workflows, and creating new possibilities in these critical industries.2025-04-1627 min
Tech Industry Daily: Breaking News & AnalysisTech Titans Tango: OpenAI's $40B Bash, MaintainX's Award Splash, and Alkami's Digital Cash!This is you Tech Industry Daily: Breaking News & Analysis podcast.Today's tech industry developments highlight the evolving dynamics of artificial intelligence, venture capital, and financial innovations. OpenAI's groundbreaking $40 billion venture round stands out as the most significant funding milestone of 2025's first quarter. This funding, led by SoftBank and supported by Microsoft and others, positions OpenAI as the second-highest valued private company globally, tied with ByteDance. The deal underscores AI's dominance in the tech ecosystem, with one in five venture deals globally now tied to AI-driven solutions. This trend signals increasing capital consolidation, with mega-rounds accounting for 70% of...2025-04-0903 min
The Automation PodcastMaintainX: Prevent Unplanned Downtime
Shawn Tierney meets up with Colin Morris of MaintainX to learn about their CMMS solution for preventing unplanned machine downtime in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
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Special thanks to Collin for coming on the show, and to Maintain for sponsoring this episode so we c...2025-04-0930 min
Wash Talk: The Carwash PodcastEpisode 235: Preventive maintenance strategies with Nick HaaseIn this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Rich DiPaolo talks with Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, about how preventive maintenance strategies can help carwash operators minimize costly downtime and deliver consistent, high-quality service to their customers. Haase begins by sharing his background and the origins of MaintainX, highlighting how the company has evolved to support carwash operators in managing their equipment and operations more efficiently. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes how maintenance can be used as a competitive advantage, helping operators stand out in a crowded market by ensuring reliability and maximizing uptime. For more information, p...2025-04-0828 min
GTM Secrets047 | James Chin: Mastering the Chessboard of Enterprise SalesWhat does it take to master the art of enterprise sales? On this episode of GTM Secrets, host Stephen Lowisz sits down with James Chin, Director of Enterprise Sales at MaintainX, to uncover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs behind closing complex, high-stakes deals. With over 500 employees and a dedicated enterprise sales team, MaintainX is making waves in asset management—and James is leading the charge.Listen as James shares how his career in sales is more like a game of chess, requiring strategic thinking and a consultative approach to solve customer challenges. Explore the emotional highs and lows...2025-03-0526 min
Venture with GraceHOF Capital Partner Hansae Catlett: Early-Stage AI & Dev Tools InvestingHansae Catlett is a Partner at HOF Capital where he invests across sectors and stages, with a particular focus on leading the firm's early stage investment strategy in applied AI, B2B application software (horizontal and vertical), dev tools & infra, and deep tech.Prior to joining HOF Capital, Hansae was a Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, helping to lead the firm's investments in cloud and AI. His investments and/or board positions included Guild, Jasper, Luxury Presence, MaintainX, Nala, Productboard, Rilla, ServiceTitan, Sila, Shopmonkey, Spot AI, TRM Labs, and VendorPM. He also supported Bessemer's investments in Canva, EvenUp...2025-02-121h 03
The Sure Shot EntrepreneurBuild Relationships with Investors to Create Game‑Changing CompaniesDavid Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital, shares insights from his 25-year journey in the industry. David discusses the evolution of venture capital, the growing importance of relationships over transactions, and his structured yet practical approach to investing. He highlights how liquidity challenges impact founders and early investors. David also shares his take on what makes a startup truly investable and why understanding a problem deeply is more valuable than chasing market trends.In this episode, you’ll learn:[06:14] How venture capital has evolved from a simple early- vs. late-stage VC model to today's fragmented la...2025-02-0440 min
The Industrial Talk Podcast NetworkNick Haase with MaintainX
Scott MacKenzie hosts Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, to discuss their mobile-first, frontline-friendly maintenance management software. MaintainX addresses the inefficiencies of traditional desktop-based CMMS systems by offering a mobile platform that streamlines workflows, reduces downtime, and integrates AI for predictive maintenance. Haas highlights the importance of capturing and digitizing data for AI tools to function effectively. He emphasizes the need for a solid data foundation and gradual AI integration. Maintain X aims to enhance efficiency, safety, and the onboarding of new workforce generations, leveraging IoT and AI to provide real-time insights and automate maintenance tasks.
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CMMSradioFrom Food Manufacturing to CMMS with Colin Morris on Client SolutionsEpisode Summary:
Colin Morris, Director of Solution Consulting at MaintainX, discusses his background in the CMMS industry, focusing on his journey from food manufacturing to his current role, sharing insights into the challenges and best practices for helping clients successfully adopt CMMS solutions, emphasizing the importance of ease of use, effective training, and overcoming resistance to change. His experience highlights the value of on-site visits, the growing battery technology market, and the crucial role of internal champions in facilitating smooth transitions.
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What were the key moments in Colin Morris’s journey into CMMS and solution consulting?
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CMMSradioA CMMS Journey and Chris Hutson's Vision for Modernizing Maintenance Management with MaintainXA CMMS Journey and Chris Hutson's Vision for Modernizing Maintenance Management with MaintainX
Chris Hutson, Director of Lifecycle and Manufacturing Solutions at MaintainX, joins CMMSradio sharing his journey into the CMMS industry. Initially seeking a cloud-based solution for manufacturing, he joined MaintainX in 2018 after meeting the founders. With a background in manufacturing, Hutson stresses the shift of maintenance from a reactive cost center to a proactive, value-adding function. He advocates for aligning maintenance KPIs with business goals, using cloud-based systems to improve productivity and reduce costs. We get a view into the challenges of changing maintenance perceptions, the role...2024-12-1845 min
The New Warehouse Podcast541: Exploring Digital Solutions for Warehouse Maintenance with MaintainXIn this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin and Chris Hutson, the Director of Lifecycle and Manufacturing Solutions at MaintainX, discuss the state of maintenance in warehouses. The discussion dives into the evolution of warehouse maintenance, emphasizing the role of enterprise asset management (EAM) systems in adapting to modern technologies and boosting operational efficiency. MaintainX, a cloud-based, mobile-first platform, empowers warehouse teams by providing real-time insights and connectivity, revolutionizing traditional maintenance practices. Chris shares actionable insights into optimizing warehouse operations, overcoming maintenance challenges, and aligning maintenance strategies with the rapid pace of technological advancements.2024-11-2735 min
FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine PodcastsDigitizing Plant Operations for Better SOP GenerationNick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, talks about helping manufacturers digitize and connect their plants and generating standard operating procedures, particularly when it comes to food safety and preventative maintenance.2024-11-2021 min
Manufacturing Happy Hour206: How Maintenance Leaders and Frontline Workers Can Drive Digital Transformation with Nick Haase, Co-Founder of MaintainXFresh off the heels of IMTS in Chicago, the largest manufacturing show in North America, host Chris Luecke invites Nick Haase, Co-Founder of MaintainX, onto the show to discuss how maintenance leaders and frontline workers can drive digital transformation. Nick gives us a run-down on his background and how his experiences have contributed to creating an intuitive CMMS and EAM platform. The conversation explores how digitizing maintenance departments can not only facilitate broader digital transformation but also capture invaluable tribal knowledge from an aging workforce. This knowledge transfer is essential as companies prepare the next generation of w...2024-10-0850 min
Manufacturing HubEp. 172 - Everything after the software choice - Chris HutsonWhat happens after you choose a software platform? Does everything magically work, or are there other items that need to be considered?Chris Hutson of MaintainX joins Dave and Vlad to discuss his experience, ranging from end users to System Integration, and now at MaintainX.Be sure to join in for this really interesting conversation!A special thanks to MaintainX for sponsoring this episode. About Manufacturing Hub:Manufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try...2024-09-051h 06
曼報 Manny's NewsletterEP78｜設備維修管理系統的獨角獸：MaintainX本集節目由【洪震宇的精準提問術】贊助 之前節目聊過如何好好說話，而當中欠缺的一塊拼圖就是這堂課程的重點：「問問題」。我認為問問題是比說話更高階的技巧，但只要透過洪震宇老師的知識框架，都可以很快掌握到要訣。 ✅建立問題意識｜看清問題本質，有效找出關鍵解方 ✅3項提問原則｜每次都能清晰表達、問到重點與答案 ✅4大提問技巧｜有效達成提問目的，避免無效溝通 ✅6大場域實例｜職場/教學/主持...即學即用的提問策略 ✨提問力＝職場工作者最重要的必修技能✨ 💥提出有價值的問題，才能掌握職場優勢、提升市場價值 💥GQ、天下雜誌前副總編，知名企業培訓顧問傳授 👉#0915前 #預購低於4折 👉結帳輸入專屬優惠碼 曼報99 可以再折$350 🔎課程介紹：https://hi.sat.cool/xxonn -- (00:00) 暗戀就不會受傷 (15:29) 設備維修管理系統 (23:14) 美國製造業的趨勢與機會 (30:17）MaintainX 的產品 (41:09）藍色巨人 IBM -- 我們唯一使用的筆記軟體：Heptabase 立刻試用：https://get.heptabase.com/0riyv036mxrp -- 推薦閱讀：Bain Capital：工業復興 -- 商業合作報價：https://manny-li.com/sponsor/ 訂閱電子報：https://manny-li.com 追蹤 IG：@manny_li 追蹤 FB：manny yh li Powered by Firstory Hosting2024-08-1949 min
Manufacturing TalksHow are maintenance fundamentals the foundation of good business? He's here to tell usSend us a textIt was fascinating speaking with Nick Haase, who co-founded MaintainX to bring modern tech solutions to manufacturing maintenance. You'd think that's a pretty niche application, and yet almost every central element of his platform he brought up also proved to be a fundamental good business practice.Here are the highlights:2:40 - the MaintainX story7:00 - the importance of user friendliness10:00 - disconnects on software development12:30 - integrating with other systems14:50 - underutilized systems: OEM data, how to gather it, and how to make it actionable20:00...2024-08-1332 min
This Week in Pre-IPO StocksE82: SpaceX ups tender to $180b, TikTok Shop posts 5m new customer in Nov 2023, Blue Origin to launch rocket, Mistral AI’s $2b valuation, OpenAI contracts with Politico and Business Insider, Harvey’s $700m valuation | Pre-IPO Stock Market Update – Dec 8,Send us a text00:10 | SpaceX ups tender to $180b- Tender from $175b to $180b, or $97.00/share- +26.0% from beginning of 2023, +19.8% from last tender in Jul 2023- Tender is seeing strong demand after SpaceX forecasted StarLink $10b in 2024 revenue vs $0 in 202001:28 | TikTok Shop posts 5m new customer in Nov 2023- Blended social media with shopping- TikTok offers sellers 100% payouts, covers shipping, and covers discounts- Brands like Mondelez and Benefit Cosmetics have adopted the service- TikTok is a ByteDance company, ByteDance is the largest pre-IPO stock...2023-12-1509 min
The bluEPrint by Executive PlatformsPutting the Fruits of Digital Transformation in the Hands of Frontline Workers — A Conversation with Nick Haase of MaintainXAt the 2023 edition of the long-running and successful North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, we spoke with Nick Haase, the Co-Founder, Go-To-Market of MaintainX, about what the Digital Revolution can really offer frontline workers, and how manufacturers now more than ever are bridging the gap between the high-level data analysis done by subject matter experts and the day-to-day activities of people on the shop floor. What is the right balance of information to give them in terms of what needs to be done when and why? How does this improved performance drive competitive advantage and contribute...2023-07-1918 min
CMMSradioCMMSradio with Nick Haase, Co-Founder and Go-To-Market at MaintainXThis episode of CMMSradio features guest Nick Haase, Co-Founder; Go-To-Market at MaintainX discussing the origin and journey of MaintainX, why your CMMS must be "Stinkin Easy" to use as a product, the Deskless frontline workforce, and how using MaintainX can push ROI quickly for early adopters.
How data availability improved through the process for clients, that Magic Moment, and why it's critical to deliver a solution that can "Do it really well; in a simple way" to deliver the outcomes clients need. Core functions matter most (it sets your foundation) and organizational transparency makes a difference.
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