Josh Young from Bison Interests

Josh Young, Portfolio Manager of Bison Interests, joins us to share his unique perspective on incentive theory and its impact on the oil and gas sector. Influenced by his time at the University of Chicago and mentorship from Nobel laureates like Milton Friedman, Josh’s contrarian approach to investing is rooted in a deep understanding of behavioral drivers in the market. In this engaging episode, he reveals his journey from Los Angeles to Houston, insights on navigating the volatile oil and gas landscape, and the role of technology in modern investment strategies. Josh’s approach sheds light on the benefits of betting on undervalued stocks and his vision for the future of Bison Interests. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Who is Josh Young 04:08 - Growing Up in LA and Moving to Chicago 08:48 - College Studies and Education 11:04 - Early Career Journey 16:40 - The Benefits of Taking Risks 23:06 - No Oil and Gas Exposure 23:10 - Transitioning to Houston 23:18 - Starting the Transition into Oil and Gas 23:20 - Understanding Executive Compensation 23:24 - Houston's Role in My Journey 23:28 - Inflection Point into Oil and Gas 23:32 - How I Entered the Oil and Gas Industry 23:36 - First Oil and Gas Investment 23:40 - First Oil and Gas Company Experience 23:44 - Founding My First Oil and Gas Company 29:10 - Relocating to Houston 34:52 - Personal Biases in Investment Decisions 38:00 - Bison's Unique Investment Approach 40:54 - A Day in the Life of Kuppy 46:58 - Josh's Daily Fantasy Sports Strategy 49:15 - Strategies to Outperform the Market 52:17 - Where to Connect with Josh 53:05 - Josh's Last Meal 54:48 - Interview Wrap-Up 55:12 - Closing Thoughts https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters