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In this episode of Local Energy, hosts Peter Brecht and Wade Spear sit down with the internet's favorite Mineral Guru and Meme Lord, Zac Copeland. Zac is the founder of Forecast, a cutting-edge software changing how the industry evaluates oil and gas properties. We dive deep into how Forecast automates engineering workflows to determine what assets are worth in the moment—going far beyond the "Zillow for minerals" comparison. Zac shares his journey from banking to bootstrapping a software company during COVID, his "beef" with industry data giants like Enverus and IHS, and why he refuses to use AI for his code. Plus, we get the story behind his legendary Twitter persona (@RippingWhale/Zacurate), discuss the "Standard Oil reconsolidation" conspiracy theory, and debate mineral rights on the moon. Whether you are a landman, engineer, or energy investor, this episode is packed with industry insights and laughs.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Forecast Deep Dive: How it differs from Enverus and IHS.
- The Origin Story: From Oklahoma banking to Montana tech founder.
- Meme Culture: How Zac creates viral energy memes on the fly.
- Hot Takes: Moon drilling, Standard Oil conspiracies, and the Frozen soundtrack.
TOPICS COVERED:
0:00 - Intro: Oklahoma roots & The Claremore Zebras02:00 - Moving to Montana & Ski Season03:51 - What is Forecast? (Valuation vs. Zillow)05:40 - Competitors: Taking on Enverus & IHS08:00 - Zac's Background: Leaving Banking to Start a Company09:04 - Why Forecast Doesn't Use AI for Scripting10:51 - The Legend of "RippingWhale" & Roaring Kitty11:56 - Who Owns Mineral Rights on the Moon?12:32 - The "Standard Oil" Reconsolidation Conspiracy14:15 - How to Be a Meme Lord: Zac's Creative Process21:32 - Music Talk: The Band "Goose" & Spotify Wrapped24:28 - Where to Find Zac & Forecast
CONNECT WITH ZAC COPELAND & FORECAST:
Website: https://4cast.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacurate/Twitter/X: @zacurate
ABOUT LOCAL ENERGY:
Local Energy brings you the real stories from the people powering the oil and gas industry. From drilling engineers to mineral buyers, we cover the tech, the deals, and the culture of energy.
If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more energy industry conversations!
#OilAndGas #EnergyIndustry #MineralRights #Forecast #Landman #EnergyTech #LocalEnergy #Podcast #Enverus #NAPE #ZacCopeland
Our website: https://localenergy.com
#oilandgas #naturalresources #localener
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By Peter BrechtIn this episode of Local Energy, hosts Peter Brecht and Wade Spear sit down with the internet's favorite Mineral Guru and Meme Lord, Zac Copeland. Zac is the founder of Forecast, a cutting-edge software changing how the industry evaluates oil and gas properties. We dive deep into how Forecast automates engineering workflows to determine what assets are worth in the moment—going far beyond the "Zillow for minerals" comparison. Zac shares his journey from banking to bootstrapping a software company during COVID, his "beef" with industry data giants like Enverus and IHS, and why he refuses to use AI for his code. Plus, we get the story behind his legendary Twitter persona (@RippingWhale/Zacurate), discuss the "Standard Oil reconsolidation" conspiracy theory, and debate mineral rights on the moon. Whether you are a landman, engineer, or energy investor, this episode is packed with industry insights and laughs.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Forecast Deep Dive: How it differs from Enverus and IHS.
- The Origin Story: From Oklahoma banking to Montana tech founder.
- Meme Culture: How Zac creates viral energy memes on the fly.
- Hot Takes: Moon drilling, Standard Oil conspiracies, and the Frozen soundtrack.
TOPICS COVERED:
0:00 - Intro: Oklahoma roots & The Claremore Zebras02:00 - Moving to Montana & Ski Season03:51 - What is Forecast? (Valuation vs. Zillow)05:40 - Competitors: Taking on Enverus & IHS08:00 - Zac's Background: Leaving Banking to Start a Company09:04 - Why Forecast Doesn't Use AI for Scripting10:51 - The Legend of "RippingWhale" & Roaring Kitty11:56 - Who Owns Mineral Rights on the Moon?12:32 - The "Standard Oil" Reconsolidation Conspiracy14:15 - How to Be a Meme Lord: Zac's Creative Process21:32 - Music Talk: The Band "Goose" & Spotify Wrapped24:28 - Where to Find Zac & Forecast
CONNECT WITH ZAC COPELAND & FORECAST:
Website: https://4cast.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacurate/Twitter/X: @zacurate
ABOUT LOCAL ENERGY:
Local Energy brings you the real stories from the people powering the oil and gas industry. From drilling engineers to mineral buyers, we cover the tech, the deals, and the culture of energy.
If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more energy industry conversations!
#OilAndGas #EnergyIndustry #MineralRights #Forecast #Landman #EnergyTech #LocalEnergy #Podcast #Enverus #NAPE #ZacCopeland
Our website: https://localenergy.com
#oilandgas #naturalresources #localener