Chuck and Will talk the past, present and future of energy private equity AND Will’s decision to run for the Texas State House of Representatives.   

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00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Parker & Parsley
06:26 - Simmons & Co
09:16 - Harvard Business School
11:31 - Post-HBS Career Insights
17:47 - Riverstone Energy Overview
19:56 - Carlyle Group Analysis
20:54 - Riverstone Investment Strategies
26:37 - Lime Rock Partners Discussion
31:40 - Leaving a Private Equity Firm
33:20 - Market Conditions at Startup
39:23 - Hard Assets and Service Business Growth
40:50 - Hercules Offshore Case Study
44:04 - Lime Rock's Last Cycle Mistakes
51:51 - Current Market Sentiment Analysis
56:10 - Industry Discipline and Returns
59:04 - Energy Sector Attracting Capital
1:02:55 - Rebuilding the Narrative
1:12:20 - Jason’s Political Campaign
1:19:25 - Running for Office Insights
1:22:15 - Block Walking Strategies
1:24:50 - Effective Campaigning Techniques
1:28:50 - Educating Voters Importance
1:32:45 - Charisma in Politics
1:34:15 - Stranded Wells Discussion
1:38:30 - Federal Energy Policy Overview
1:41:50 - ERCOT and Renewable Energy
1:45:15 - Energy Policy Implications
1:47:10 - Bitcoin Mining in Energy Sector
1:49:40 - Role of Energy Experts in Policy
1:52:27 - Finding Will Franklin

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