Samina Farid

Founder and Chief Executive
1989 - 2014
Merrick grew to be one of the largest software development companies in Houston with offices in Oslo, Calgary, Bogota and Singapore and is used by over 50% of all oil and gas wells in the US. Merrick's technology solutions improve production operations, extend oil and gas producing asset life, decrease lifting costs and increase production. Recognized for fast growth, business excellence and innovation, Merrick won numerous prestigious awards including consistent rankings in the “INC. 5000”. Additional nominations and awards include Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship’s “Most Promising IT Company” and “Most Promising Energy Technology Company”, the SME Innovation Award from Offshore Northern Seas (ONS), the Innovation Award from U.K. based Energy Institute, “Best Technology for HSE” Award from World Oil and “Best Commercial Technology” from Platts Global Energy Awards. Merrick was acquired by P2 Energy Solutions in December 2014.

Managing Director at Farid Ventures II and Golden Seeds, Co-Chair OPEN Houston, investing and supporting innovative companies and entrepreneurs. Founder Merrick Systems. Fellow, 2018 ALI Harvard University.