Pete Roos (Bridger Photonics) \\ Revolutionizing Methane Detection

In today’s episode, Les speaks with Pete Roos, CEO of Bridger Photonics, discussing the company's journey and its photonics technology used for precise methane emission detection and topographic mapping. The discussion covers Pete's background, the founding of Bridger Photonics, its early challenges, and the evolution of its technology from topographic to gas mapping LiDAR. Les and Pete also touch on the environmental impact of BP’s work, the oil and gas industry's response to their technology, and future opportunities for growth and expansion.

Here’s a closer look at the episode:

• Pete Roos, CEO of Bridger Photonics, shares his background and academic path leading to his role in the Bozeman-based company.
• Pete Gallatin County, where Bozeman and MSU are located, has the most photonics companies per capita in the US.
• Career path and entrepreneurship in the field of photonics. 
• Australia as a transformative time for Pete.
• Laser technology and its applications in topographic LiDAR.
• The split of the company and its subsequent success. 
• Successful entrepreneurship and innovation in the energy industry.
• How Bridger Photonics uses proprietary sensors to detect leaks in natural gas infrastructure.
• Methane detection and emission reduction in the oil and gas industry. 
• Why Pete thinks being based in Bozeman helps with his company mission and culture.

Resources:

Website: https://www.bridgerphotonics.com/ 

Pete LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-roos-66526510/ 

Bridger Photonics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridger-photonics-inc/ 

Bridger Phtonics Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgerPhotonic