Kaitlyn Albertoli is the CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, a company that uses artificial intelligence to improve the reliability and safety of energy grids. With a background in sustainability and finance from Stanford University, Kaitlyn has built a career focused on tackling the challenges faced by modern utilities. Before starting Buzz Solutions, she worked as a wealth management analyst and was recognized in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list. Her personal experiences growing up near California wildfires deeply influenced her drive to protect communities and infrastructure from the risks posed by power systems.
In this episode, Kaitlyn shares how her journey from psychology and international relations led her to the critical intersection of AI and energy infrastructure. She talks about how Buzz Solutions uses AI to turn visual inspection data into faster, more effective maintenance decisions, helping utilities manage growing demands from renewable energy and electrification. Kaitlyn also reflects on her role as a young woman in a traditionally male industry and the importance of mentorship and feedback in developing innovation. Throughout the conversation, she remains grounded in practical uses of AI, focusing on tools that make an immediate difference in grid reliability and safety, backed by real results from customers who have significantly cut inspection times.
