Guidewheel is on a roll and we're looking for an amazing candidate to join our rapidly growing team as our Chief of Staff (our current Chief of Staff will be getting promoted to an exciting new role within Guidewheel!). This is a great opportunity to work with our incredible CEO Lauren Dunford to shape and execute Guidewheel's top priorities. The Chief of Staff role is designed to be an intense high-growth, high-responsibility launching pad. Over approximately 2 years, you’ll co-design the experience with our CEO to help you gain exposure, demonstrate your ability to lead, execute, and deliver results, and have the perfect springboard into exciting new leadership roles within Guidewheel. If you're looking to join a company with a huge mission and opportunity, backed by top investors including Greycroft and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, honored with awards from MIT, Stanford, McKinsey, and highlighted at the most recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, this role is for you. Learn more about the role and apply now here: https://rb.gy/jlw22x
Guidewheel
Software Development
San Francisco, CA 4,310 followers
Helping the world's ten million factories reach sustainable peak performance
About us
Guidewheel is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance. Inspired by the simple, universal truth that every machine on the factory floor has a power cord, our plug-and-play FactoryOps platform makes the power of the cloud accessible to any factory. Guidewheel clips onto any machine to turn its real-time “heartbeat” into a connected, actively learning system that empowers teams to reduce lost production time, increase throughput, and perform better and better over time. At Guidewheel we work with the factories that are the backbone of our economy, and you can have a real, on-the-ground impact right away. We have strong momentum and alignment around our mission, investor support, and a culture that values diversity, growth mindset, and results. And the tight link between our mission and our business model means that reaching more of the world’s 10 million factories accelerates our positive impact on the planet. With backing from Greycroft, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and other top investors, we're opening up a number of exciting opportunities to lead and have a real, immediate impact on both our growing team and the factories that are the backbone of the economy.
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https://guidewheel.com/
External link for Guidewheel
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Software, Manufacturing operations, Factory operations, Operational excellence, Machine learning, and Big data
Products
Plug-and-Play FactoryOps platform
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software
Guidewheel is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance. Inspired by the simple, universal truth that every machine on the factory floor has a power cord, our plug-and-play FactoryOps platform makes the power of the cloud accessible to any factory. Guidewheel clips onto any machine to turn its real-time “heartbeat” into a connected, actively learning system that empowers teams to reduce lost production time, increase throughput, and perform better and better over time.
Locations
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San Francisco, CA, US
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Nairobi, Nairobi 00601, KE
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Av Lázaro Cárdenas 2225
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 66269, MX
Employees at Guidewheel
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Jim Turner
Passionate about facilitating sustainable stakeholder relationships to support the success of organizations and people addressing critical human and…
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Katie Doyle
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Craig Weich
Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Operating Advisor, Startup Chief Commercial Officer in Climate/ Deep Tech.
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Kevin Earabino
VP / Head of Customer Experience
Updates
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Guidewheel Scout takes a unique approach to predictive maintenance. It uses advanced AI to predict issues before they occur, it’s integrated into the functionality and workflows teams are already using in Guidewheel so there’s no learning curve, and it’s available at a fraction of the cost of competitive solutions. Learn more about Guidewheel Scout and get started today: https://rb.gy/c7rmnq
Guidewheel New Features and Tip of the Month: July — Guidewheel
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Lauren Dunford, Guidewheel Co-Founder and CEO, sat down with Chris Luecke of Manufacturing Happy Hour to discuss how driving productivity and efficiency can also support sustainability goals. They also dive into ways to apply AI to machine data to help manufacturers get ahead of problems, predicting when a machine needs maintenance and taking corrective action before issues lead to downtime or machine failure. Check out the full episode of the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast here: https://rb.gy/frk056
Manufacturing Happy Hour: 192: Leading with Productivity to Drive Sustainability Featuring Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel on Apple Podcasts
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Today we’re excited to announce the public launch of Guidewheel’s Predictive Maintenance solution, Scout. Scout uses advanced AI to detect the early warning signals of a potential issue, and alerts teams so they can take action before issues cause downtime or failure. Scout can be turned on without any additional hardware, requires no training, and is integrated into the workflows teams are already using in Guidewheel. To get started, visit: guidewheel.com/scout
Plug-and-play FactoryOps Industrial IoT | Guidewheel
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Thanks to Bill Gates and Prince William for learning about Guidewheel's vision for empowering the world's factories to reach sustainable peak performance. It's exciting to see so many members of our community coming together to find innovative solutions to fight climate change at the Breakthrough Energy #BESummit!
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We are so inspired by the leaders in sustainability we met at #BESummit in London this week. Check out this video for a recap from Bill Gates. It was a thrill to meet you!
It’s amazing to see even one cutting-edge #innovation become reality—now, multiply that by over 100. That’s the energy at this year’s Breakthrough Energy Summit, where a whole portfolio of climate technologies that are proven and ready for the market are on display. #BESummit24
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We were honored to participate in the Breakthrough Energy #BESummit in London this week and meet with the leaders driving the future of sustainability. It was a thrill for our Founder and CEO, Lauren Dunford, to share Guidewheel's approach to driving sustainability in manufacturing with Bill Gates. #SustainableManufacturing #NetZero #FactoryOps
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A great start to the #BESummit24 in London this week. Guidewheel is delighted to be part of this amazing community focused on driving sustainability.
Day one of #BESummit24 has kicked off, and this year is all about pushing boundaries, fostering innovation, and driving the clean energy transition. Here are the highlights for Wednesday: - Eric Toone’s Keynote Speech: Eric's speech will set the tone for the future of energy. His insights into sustainable innovation are sure to inspire and challenge us all. - Role of AI in Energy: The convergence of artificial intelligence and energy is revolutionizing the sector. We'll explore AI applications that are enhancing efficiency and driving new possibilities. - Deep Dive into the BE Approach: An in-depth exploration of our approach to solving the world’s energy challenges. This session will provide a comprehensive look at our strategies and initiatives, setting a clear path forward for sustainable energy solutions. Wednesday's sessions are packed with knowledge and networking opportunities. View the Summit Hub to download the Summit app and get more resources: https://nt-z.ro/4ch4tYa
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🌟 June Newsletter: Special edition showcasing how to get rapid value from Guidewheel 🌟 This month we shared new assets to help customers quickly get value from Guidewheel: 5 Guidewheel fundamentals videos: The top 5 ways to get rapid value from Guidewheel. New playbooks: Build on the fundamentals by using Guidewheel to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and optimize operations. June webinar recording: “How to unlock additional value through your existing investment in Guidewheel,” featuring Julio Oropeza Fernandez, VP of Operations at Pretium Packaging, and John Wray, CI Manager at Southern Finishing Company. For more detail and a link to access the webinar click here: https://shorturl.at/0SKQQ
Guidewheel New Features and Tip of the Month: June — Guidewheel
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We had an amazing webinar today, thanks to John Wray, CI Manager at Southern Finishing Company, and Julio Oropeza Fernandez, VP of Operations at Pretium Packaging. John talked about how he and his team use Guidewheel to understand their true capacity, improve productivity, and track machine speed on their finishing lines using pulse counters. Julio shared how his team have used insights from Guidewheel energy data to reduce the number of kilowatt-hours consumed to convert 1 kilogram of resin by 16%. We are grateful to work with people like you who are committed to manufacturing excellence and look forward to our next customer webinar! #ManufacturingExcellence #FactoryOps #ContinuousImprovement