PetroSeq
Analyzing DNA from microscopic organisms in soil with AI to locate hidden petroleum.
Analyzing DNA from microscopic organisms in soil with AI to locate hidden petroleum.
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The Oil and Gas Exploration Problem
The Oil and Gas Exploration Problem
The Oil and Gas Exploration Problem
Traditional exploration is a high-stakes gamble, most wells never pay off.
Traditional exploration is a high-stakes gamble, most wells never pay off.
Traditional exploration is a high-stakes gamble, most wells never pay off.
9 in 10
9 in 10
9 in 10
Frontier wells fail
Frontier wells fail
Frontier wells fail
$5M–$80M+
$5M–$80M+
$5M–$80M+
At risk per dry or low-yield well
At risk per dry or low-yield well
At risk per dry or low-yield well
$130B
$130B
$130B
Wasted annually
Wasted annually
Wasted annually
Collect Soil
Subsurface soil samples. No seismic surveys, no exploratory drilling.
Sequence DNA
Full genomic sequencing of the microorganisms living in each sample.
Use AI to Detect
Biological Patterns
Models trained to recognize the biological signatures that sit above petroleum.
Rank
Exploration Areas
Areas scored by likelihood, so capital goes where the signal is strongest.
Collect Soil
Subsurface soil samples. No seismic surveys, no exploratory drilling.
Sequence DNA
Full genomic sequencing of the microorganisms living in each sample.
Use AI to Detect
Biological Patterns
Models trained to recognize the biological signatures that sit above petroleum.
Rank
Exploration Areas
Areas scored by likelihood, so capital goes where the signal is strongest.
Collect Soil
Subsurface soil samples. No seismic surveys, no exploratory drilling.
Sequence DNA
Full genomic sequencing of the microorganisms living in each sample.
Use AI to Detect
Biological Patterns
Models trained to recognize the biological signatures that sit above petroleum.
Rank
Exploration Areas
Areas scored by likelihood, so capital goes where the signal is strongest.
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Signals worth sharing
Signals worth sharing
Signals worth sharing
Milestones, recognition, and where the technology stands right now.
Milestones, recognition, and where the technology stands right now.
Milestones, recognition, and where the technology stands right now.
Milestone
Selected for NVIDIA Inception
PetroSeq has been selected to join NVIDIA Inception, a global program supporting AI-driven startups.
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The Team
Built across Genomics, AI, and Energy
Built across Genomics, AI, and Energy
Built across Genomics, AI, and Energy
Core team, scientific advisors, and strategic partners bringing biology, AI, and oil & gas expertise together to solve one problem.
Core team, scientific advisors, and strategic partners bringing biology, AI, and oil & gas expertise together to solve one problem.
Core team, scientific advisors, and strategic partners bringing biology, AI, and oil & gas expertise together to solve one problem.
Founder & CEO
Scott Burkholz, MS, MBA
Biotech entrepreneur with experience in AI-driven biological data analysis, bioinformatics, international business, start-ups, and global intellectual property strategy.
Chief Scientific Officer
Serban Ciotlos, PHD
Bioinformatics and genomics scientist with experience across next-generation sequencing, computational biology, transcriptomics, and biological data analysis.
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Nolte, JD, MBA
Former Shell Oil executive with more than three decades of senior leadership roles in legal and finance across energy, SaaS, AI, and fintech, including strategic transactions.
C.V. Herst, PhD, MPH
Biotechnology scientist with more than four decades of experience in molecular biology, oncology, vaccine and drug development, and clinical laboratory assay development.
Microbiology Advisor
Richard T. Carback III, PhD
Computer scientist, cryptographer, and technology entrepreneur with experience in cybersecurity, privacy-preserving systems, computational biology, and building tech start-ups.
Computer Science Advisor
Stephen Lewis, PhD
Geophysics professor with extensive experience in Earth and environmental sciences, geophysics research, subsurface analysis, and the interpretation of geological systems.
Geology Advisor
NVIDIA Inception Program
PetroSeq is a member of NVIDIA Inception, a premier program supporting cutting-edge startups transforming industries through advanced AI, data science, and high-performance computing
Founder & CEO
Scott Burkholz, PHD, MBA
Biotech entrepreneur with experience in AI-driven biological data analysis, bioinformatics, international business, start-ups, and global intellectual property strategy.
Chief Scientific Officer
Serban Ciotlos, PHD
Bioinformatics and genomics scientist with experience across next-generation sequencing, computational biology, transcriptomics, and biological data analysis.
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Nolte, JD, MBA
Former Shell Oil executive with more than three decades of senior leadership roles in legal and finance across energy, SaaS, AI, and fintech, including strategic transactions.
C.V. Herst, PhD, MPH
Biotechnology scientist with more than four decades of experience in molecular biology, oncology, vaccine and drug development, and clinical laboratory assay development.
Microbiology Advisor
Richard T. Carback III, PhD
Computer scientist, cryptographer, and technology entrepreneur with experience in cybersecurity, privacy-preserving systems, computational biology, and building tech start-ups.
Computer Science Advisor
Stephen Lewis, PhD
Geophysics professor with extensive experience in Earth and environmental sciences, geophysics research, subsurface analysis, and the interpretation of geological systems.
Geology Advisor
NVIDIA Inception Program
PetroSeq is a member of NVIDIA Inception, a premier program supporting cutting-edge startups transforming industries through advanced AI, data science, and high-performance computing
Scott Burkholz, MS, MBA
Founder & CEO
Biotech entrepreneur with experience in AI-driven biological data analysis, bioinformatics, international business, start-ups, and global intellectual property strategy.
Serban Ciotlos, PHD
Chief Scientific Officer
Bioinformatics and genomics scientist with experience across next-generation sequencing, computational biology, transcriptomics, and biological data analysis.
Anthony Nolte, JD, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Former Shell Oil executive with more than three decades of senior leadership roles in legal and finance across energy, SaaS, AI, and fintech, including strategic transactions.
C.V. Herst, PhD, MPH
Microbiology Advisor
Biotechnology scientist with more than four decades of experience in molecular biology, oncology, vaccine and drug development, and clinical laboratory assay development.
Richard T. Carback III, PhD
Computer Science Advisor
Computer scientist, cryptographer, and technology entrepreneur with experience in cybersecurity, privacy-preserving systems, computational biology, and building tech start-ups.
Stephen Lewis, PhD
Geology Advisor
Geophysics professor with extensive experience in Earth and environmental sciences, geophysics research, subsurface analysis, and the interpretation of geological systems.
NVIDIA Inception
Program
PetroSeq is a member of NVIDIA Inception, a premier program supporting cutting-edge startups transforming industries through advanced AI, data science, and high-performance computing
CONTACT
Start a conversation
Choose the route that best fits your inquiry. The right PetroSeq team will receive it directly.
General Inquiries
Questions about PetroSeq, the technology, or anything else — we read everything.
info@petroseq.com
Investor Relations
For funding conversations, data room access, or diligence questions.
investors@petroseq.com
Industry & Operators
Interested in a pilot, a partnership, or licensing the technology.
partnerships@petroseq.com
Scientific & Technical
Research collaboration, methodology questions, or advisory interest.
science@petroseq.com
CONTACT
Start a conversation
Choose the route that best fits your inquiry. The right PetroSeq team will receive it directly.
General Inquiries
Questions about PetroSeq, the technology, or anything else — we read everything.
info@petroseq.com
Investor Relations
For funding conversations, data room access, or diligence questions.
investors@petroseq.com
Industry & Operators
Interested in a pilot, a partnership, or licensing the technology.
partnerships@petroseq.com
Scientific & Technical
Research collaboration, methodology questions, or advisory interest.
science@petroseq.com
CONTACT
Start a conversation
Choose the route that best fits your inquiry. The right PetroSeq team will receive it directly.
General Inquiries
Questions about PetroSeq, the technology, or anything else — we read everything.
info@petroseq.com
Investor Relations
For funding conversations, data room access, or diligence questions.
investors@petroseq.com
Industry & Operators
Interested in a pilot, a partnership, or licensing the technology.
partnerships@petroseq.com
Scientific & Technical
Research collaboration, methodology questions, or advisory interest.
science@petroseq.com
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