The near-immortal in energy private equity fundraising, Gary Sernovitz, drops into the podcast, likely questioning his life choices. He and Chuck dive deep into the sultry world of energy private equity's history and current state—because who knew finance could smolder like this? It's a thrilling stroll down Wall Street. And Gary? He's pitching his new novel, "The Counting House," focused on... a CIO at a mid-tier university endowment. Now that's a unique twist! Buckle up for a rollercoaster of financial wit and whimsy.

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00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Party Starting Songs
03:16 - Gary Sernovitz-Yates: Author Insights
11:17 - Energy Investing: Historical Overview
21:04 - Dead Man Walking: Implications
22:50 - Fear in Energy Markets
28:20 - Energy Transition Trends
33:32 - Existing Limited Partners
34:01 - Understanding Fees in Private Equity
38:14 - Dating and Networking
43:19 - Energy Private Equity vs General Private Equity
44:00 - Fundraising Cycle Analysis
46:55 - Public Markets Rebound Effects
47:55 - Power as the Next Oil
52:20 - Power Industry Fragmentation
56:35 - Future Energy Conversations
1:00:55 - The Man Who Solved the Market
1:02:55 - The Great Endarkenment Explained
1:10:50 - CIO and Emily: Relationship Speculation
1:14:35 - Essential Elements of Novels
1:16:20 - Nighttime Thoughts and Concerns
1:19:15 - Key Takeaways from the Book
1:21:30 - Where to Purchase the Book

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