Nick Haase

Co-Founder MaintainX

Nick Haase is a co-founder of MaintainX, the leading mobile-first maintenance and asset management platform supporting 14,000 organizations worldwide. He has spent thousands of hours on the factory floor, helping manufacturing and facilities leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. With deep expertise in emerging technologies, Nick has guided multiple startups and Fortune 500 companies in developing strategies for smart factories, IoT, VR/AR, blockchain, AI, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. He is passionate about modernizing work for the 80% of the global workforce underserved by the software industry, and is an active investor in 60+ startups. Nick regularly writes and speaks on the future of asset management and digital transformation, with a special interest in the connection between data capture and AI-readiness. Nick is the host of #TheWrench Factor, a LinkedIn Live series that explores the emerging industry trends and technologies shaping the future of industrial asset management. is a co-founder of MaintainX, the leading mobile-first maintenance and asset management platform supporting 14,000 organizations worldwide. He has spent thousands of hours on the factory floor, helping manufacturing and facilities leaders transform their operations with frontline-friendly software and AI. With deep expertise in emerging technologies, Nick has guided multiple startups and Fortune 500 companies in developing strategies for smart factories, IoT, VR/AR, blockchain, AI, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. He is passionate about modernizing work for the 80% of the global workforce underserved by the software industry, and is an active investor in 60+ startups. Nick regularly writes and speaks on the future of asset management and digital transformation, with a special interest in the connection between data capture and AI-readiness. Nick is the host of #TheWrench Factor, a LinkedIn Live series that explores the emerging industry trends and technologies shaping the future of industrial asset management.

Event Day 1 | May 5, 2026

9:10 AM Think Tank A: Justifying Digital Transformation Initiatives for Manufacturing Leaders

Manufacturing leaders are under constant pressure to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and control costs — all while modernizing operations. Digital transformation initiatives can drive measurable operational and financial impact, but securing budget approval requires more than a compelling vision. It requires a clear, defensible business case.

In this interactive discussion, we'll explore how to quantify the true cost of reactive maintenance and unplanned downtime, translate operational improvements into financial outcomes, and identify the KPIs executive teams prioritize. We'll share practical frameworks and real-world examples to help you connect reliability strategy and digital investments to production performance, risk reduction, and bottom-line results.

Walk away with the tools to confidently justify digital initiatives and win leadership buy-in.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Nick.

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