EP 60: Onega Ulanova from QMS2GO

From Kazakhstan to Louisiana and now shaking up the oil and gas industry, Onega Ulanova’s story is as bold as her startup, QMS2GO. This AI-powered tool is turning the grind of quality management into a smooth operation, automating audits, crafting training materials, and capturing wisdom from seasoned machinists. Inspired by her own experience as a quality auditor, Onega created QMS2GO to save quality managers hours (if not weeks!) of manual work. With plans to grow, fundraise, and launch a beta release, this tech is set to make waves for companies big and small. Plus, who doesn’t love a smart AI sidekick handling the heavy lifting?

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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - What is QMS2GO? | Quality Management System
03:25 - Auditing Process | Compliance & Standards
11:07 - Journey to Louisiana Tech | Educational Background
12:01 - Moving to the US from Kazakhstan | Immigration Experience
14:15 - Starting Your Own Company | Entrepreneurship Journey
18:55 - LA New Product Development | Innovation Strategies
21:20 - Transition from Industrial to Consumer Products | Market Shift
24:24 - Early Products | Product Development History
25:04 - Shark Tank | Pitching to Investors
27:19 - QMS2GO Overview | Business Model
29:10 - Building for Different Industries | Market Adaptation
31:16 - Return to Auditing | Career Path
33:35 - Bootstrapping | Funding Strategies
34:34 - Responsibility of Taking Other People's Money | Financial Ethics
38:44 - Strategic Investor Relationships | Funding Advice
41:40 - Investor Skepticism | Business Viability
45:08 - QMS2GO’s Users | Customer Base
51:13 - How QMS2GO is Being Used | Practical Applications
52:56 - Importance of User Feedback | Continuous Improvement
55:33 - Raising Funds | Fundraising Strategies
56:50 - Pricing Model | Business Strategy
01:01:23 - AI in Cold Outreach | Technology in Marketing
01:03:34 - Speed Round | Quick Questions
01:03:54 - Things to Do in Ruston | Local Attractions
01:04:33 - Best Restaurant in Houston | Dining Recommendations
01:06:23 - Running a Company in Ruston | Business Environment
01:08:04 - Best Place to Eat in Shreveport | Food Recommendations
01:09:02 - How to Reach Andiega | Contact Information

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