# Blog

## Company Updates

#### [Energy Council Investor Series Podcast with Nouman Ahmad](https://blog.validere.com/energy-council-investor-series-podcast-nouman-ahmad)

Nouman Ahmad, Co-Founder & CEO at Validere, recently joined the Investor Series Podcast to discuss one of the biggest topics of the 2021 energy transition conversation - Responsibly Sourced Gas.

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#### [What to expect during your Validere interview](https://blog.validere.com/what-to-expect-during-your-interview)

We recognize that applying for a new job virtually can be challenging in the current circumstances. At Validere we want to make sure you have all the information available to help you prepare for an...

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#### [World Oil Awards: Best Data Management Solution Award finalist](https://blog.validere.com/world-oil-awards-nominee-2021)

Validere is nominated as finalist at this year’s World Oil Awards for Best Data Management and Application Solution. Congratulations to all other finalists and industry peers who are shaping the...

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#### [The future is now: Ian Burgess on how Validere’s technological innovation is shaking up the energy industry](https://blog.validere.com/the-future-is-now)

“Don’t fall in love with your technology. Fall in love with your customer.” Ian Burgess, Validere’s CTO, sat down with Fotis Georgiadis at Authority Magazine to share his journey with Validere....

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#### [S&P Platts Global Energy Awards: Rising Star Company finalist](https://blog.validere.com/sp-platts-global-energy-awards-rising-star-company-finalist)

We were honored to be a finalist for the S&P Global Platts Rising Star Award this year. Congrats to all our industry peers and innovators who are shaping the future of energy.

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#### [Forbes: Backwardation is the best tool For OPEC](https://blog.validere.com/forbes-backwardation-is-the-best-tool-for-opec)

As OPEC targets backwardation, it will reduce shale supply, drive energy deals, and constrain Mexico’s growth. In a Forbes article written by Mark Le Dain, VP of Strategy, he discusses how...

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#### [Validere raises $15M USD Series A funding led by Wing VC to accelerate supply chain efficiencies in the energy industry](https://blog.validere.com/validere-raises-15m-usd-series-a-funding-led-by-wing-vc-to-accelerate-supply-chain-efficiencies-in-the-energy-industry)

Greylock Partners and Sallyport Investments also participate in fundraising round.

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#### [World Oil Awards: Best Data Management Solution Award nominee](https://blog.validere.com/world-oil-awards-nominee)

We’re excited to be nominated for World Oil’s Best Data Management Solution Award. For 18 years, these prestigious awards have recognized the energy industry’s leading innovators that have made a...

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#### [Oilman Magazine: Quality AI is transforming the oil industry](https://blog.validere.com/validere-in-oilman-magazine)

Oilman Magazine featured Validere’s article on the increasing importance of quality, IoT, and AI in oil and gas.

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