Camels and Unicorns….oh my! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of bringing new technology to market and how Eunike Ventures, a Hybrid Accelerator/Venture Builder is helping startup companies get connected, get funded and prove out their ideas. We also discuss how new technology fits into the broader oil & gas industry, and the current challenges in securing investors amid the current “green wave” in the Energy Industry. Amy Henry, CPA/J.D., is a Texas Certified Public Accountant (1995), holds a BBA in Accounting (CT Bauer Business School), completed a Juris Doctorate Law with Corporate & Tax focus (Albany Law School) and took a Post Grad Dip in Financial Strategy (Oxford Said Business School).Amy is the CEO/Co-Founder of Eunike Ventures and owner of Henry CPA Group LLC, a local CPA firm for small businesses. Eunike Ventures is a Hybrid Accelerator/Venture Builder that provides selected start-ups with a venue to connect with their formal alliance of Energy Companies, who will potentially field test their new technologies. EUNIKE provides hands-on support, working with selected start-ups through the process, sharing their experience and connecting them with an extensive network of subject matter experts, advisors and investors. Amy has an extensive and multi-faceted skill set with a focus on commercial/finance/new business development in the Energy Industry with more than 23 years of proven International Upstream Experience (IOC, NOC, and Big 4 Consulting) in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia portfolios.   Her portfolio of work in Upstream includes both Conventional and Unconventional E&P business, including Integrated Gas/LNG projects. She worked with organizations such as PETRONAS, Royal Dutch Shell (Shell Gas & Power, Shell Upstream International, Shell E&P Technology & Research including its Joint Ventures, Shell Services International), Ernst & Young LLP, and Arthur Andersen.Resources recommended by Amy: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/how-did-israeli-camel-startups-turn-into-unicorns-outnumbering-the-eu-ones/https://www.kauffmanfellows.org/journal_posts/the-case-for-camelsAll Audio Episodes: www.ogbbmedia.comVisit www.zmsenergymarketing.com to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share!Voice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini www.nickymondellini.com

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Episode 007: Amy Henry - How New Technology & Startups are Shaping the Future

Let’s talk career, job search and virtual networking with Dr. Amanda Rico, Resume and Editorial Specialist. How can Oil & Gas job seekers pivot in this challenging market? And what are some actionable solutions professionals can use to network in a virtual environment when many of our in-person interactions have been curtailed?  Dr. Amanda Rico specializes in resume building, editing, and career solutions for senior and executive-level professionals. Through her business, Rico Editorial Services, Dr. Rico has generated materials and built profiles for TEDx speakers, healthcare executives, entrepreneurs, and Energy & Petroleum professionals. She has published in the Houston Business Journal and worked alongside public officials, career diplomats, and corporate executives such as Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, Jeff Immelt, Jeff Shellebarger, and Jeff Miller. A member of Career Directors, International – a first-tier, internationally-recognized resume certification organization – Dr. Rico is currently completing her Certified Advanced Resume Writer credential. Amanda earned her Ph.D. in English at Texas A&M University, and her M.A. and B.A. in English from the University of Oklahoma. All Audio Episodes: www.ogbbmedia.comVisit www.zmsenergymarketing.com to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share!Book recommendation: Resumes For Dummies by Laura DeCarloVoice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini www.nickymondellini.com 

Episode 006: Dr. Amanda Rico - Career, Job Search & Virtual Networking

In this episode, we talk with Deji Adeyeye about the unique challenges faced by emerging markets in the current climate of decreased demand for oil. How does the downturn affect the development of people and technology in those markets? And where might corruption and lack of transparency be an issue? Mr. Adeyeye, is a Vice President with Ryder Scott Company L.P. (Ryder Scott), and he is responsible for coordinating and supervising staff and consulting engineers of the company in ongoing reservoir evaluation studies worldwide. Before joining Ryder Scott, Mr. Adeyeye worked with BP, Devon Energy and Murphy Oil Corporation in both subsurface engineering and leadership roles. He is responsible for the country of Trinidad and Tobago’s yearly Natural Gas Audits on behalf of the Trinidad Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI).  Mr. Adeyeye earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Lagos in Nigeria, a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station TX, and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from Rice University in Houston TX.Mr. Adeyeye is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, a Project Management Professional certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). He is also an active member of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE), where he currently serves as the Treasurer/Secretary for the Houston Chapter of SPEE.He is also professionally qualified as a Reserves Estimator and Reserves Auditor by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). All Audio Episodes: www.ogbbmedia.comVisit www.zmsenergymarketing.com to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share!Book recommendation: Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success by John C. MaxwellVoice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini www.nickymondellini.com 

Episode 005 - Deji Adeyeye: Emerging Markets in a Downturn

Let’s talk mindset! It can be easy, especially in challenging times, to let circumstances and even fear get the best of us. The secret to success starts with our thoughts and our beliefs, which lead to our actions and ultimately the results that show up in our lives and our businesses. In this episode, we talk with Belanie Dishong about how to re-shape our thoughts and beliefs to see opportunity even in the face of adversity, and achieve the results that we seek – such as becoming a happier, richer, and more powerful person.Belanie Dishong is Founder and CEO of Live At Choice and Live At Choice Coaches Academy. Belanie is an International Speaker and International Best Selling Author. She is an expert in the field of personal and professional development, transformational workshop and course leader who serves an international audience. Through Belanie's own personal trials and successes she has developed unique programs that have afforded thousands of people the opportunity to live more abundant lives both personally and professionally. Since 1993 Belanie has provided programs that have afforded thousands of people the opportunity for greater loving relationships, career and business growth, and financial break throughs. Those who know Belanie and her incredible work fondly refer to her as, “Keeper of the Heart.”Visit ChooseYourMindsetDaily.com for a daily tip from Belanie Dishong that provides you fixes for real-life issues - bite-sized mindset shifts. This video series is designed to help you become a HAPPIER, RICHER, and MORE POWERFUL PERSON.All Audio Episodes: www.ogbbmedia.comVisit www.zmsenergymarketing.com to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share!Voice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini www.nickymondellini.com

Episode 004: Belanie Dishong - Creating Mindsets for Success

In this episode, we talk with David Pruner about the career, workplace and market implications to expect in the new COVID-19 world and beyond. We discuss how workplaces are continuing to adapt, and where we might see the job market moving to as the Energy industry and world continue to evolve into one that values renewables, while also maintaining the benefits offered by Oil & Gas. We discuss what the new leaders in Energy must have to thrive in business going forward. David Pruner is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Houston office and a member of the Industrial Practice, specializing in the energy sector focusing on senior executive and board level searches in the oil and gas industry.David brings more than 25 years of significant energy experience, and is focused on the growing segment of private equity-backed energy firms.He spent the past 12 years at Wood Mackenzie a leading global consulting and research firm for the energy, metals and mining industries, where he served as senior vice president in consulting and account management. Prior to that, he served as an executive at Azurix/Enron, The Coastal Corporation and several other energy firms. Earlier in his career, David worked in financial services as treasurer and director of sales at Bridgewater Associates, and in the energy division of Manufacturers Hanover Trust. David is active in the community where he serves on the Board of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, The Houston Symphony and Southern Methodist University Dedman College. David received a bachelors in Psychology from Southern Methodist University and a Masters in Finance from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University.   A frequent presenter at industry events, David also an Adjunct Professor at the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.All Audio Episodes: www.ogbbmedia.comVisit www.zmsenergymarketing.com to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share!Voice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini www.nickymondellini.com

Episode 003: David Pruner - Career, Workplace & Market Outlook Amid COVID-19

In this episode, we discuss strategies for resiliency with Lorie Clements of Springboard Solutions. How can we be resilient in our businesses and companies at any time, and particularly, in light of the recent challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic? We talk about how to set business goals when the future is uncertain, and how to think about adapting to new and different circumstances. Lorie Clements is a Certified EOS Implementer, serving approximately 30clients from a wide variety of industries at any time. She used the EOS tools as a key leader in multiple businesses before launching her EOS practice, giving her first-hand experience of all perspectives.EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System® is a comprehensive business system, integrating a holistic business model with a complete set of simple business tools and proven business processes to align and synchronize all the pieces of your business to produce the results you want.Lorie has led companies from start-ups, and P/Equity backed firms toturnarounds and growth-stage companies across 9 industries and 7countries. Before founding Springboard Solutions, Lorie served as President of a Texas wide services company, COO of an innovative Healthcare IT company, CFO securing investment capital for solar energy power plants, and in Vice President roles for business development, sales, and marketing, for both small and large companies, domestically and abroad.Lorie holds an MBA from Rice University and a BBA of Finance from theThe University of Texas in Austin. She was named a “40 Under 40” in 2013 and aWoman To Watch in 2016, both by the Houston Business Journal. Lorie lives in Houston, TX with her husband Joey and three daughters.All Audio Episodes: www.ogbbmedia.comVisit www.zmsenergymarketing.com to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues, and gain market share! Voice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini www.nickymondellini.com

Episode 001: Lorie Clements - Strategies for Resiliency

The Oil & Gas Industry is the home of innovation, cutting edge technology and the extraordinary people who make it all happen. Here are the stories of Business Builders who are leading the way in the Energy sector.Zebra Marketing Solutions’ Oil & Gas Business Builders Podcast explores the real experiences of today’s leaders in business growth, with key takeaways to start implementing right now in your own company.This episode introduces the podcast and why we are launching it, your host, Laura Kamrath, her company, Zebra Marketing Solutions and discusses how we help Oil & Gas businesses to retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share. 

Introducing the Oil & Gas Business Builders Podcast

The Oil & Gas Industry is the home of innovation, cutting edge technology and the extraordinary people who make it all happen. Here are the stories of Business Builders who are leading the way in the Energy sector.Zebra Marketing Solutions’ Oil & Gas Business Builders Podcast explores the real experiences of today’s leaders in business growth, with key takeaways to start implementing right now in your own company.This episode introduces the podcast and why we are launching it, your host, Laura Kamrath, her company, Zebra Marketing Solutions and discusses how we help Oil & Gas businesses to retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share.

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