Oil and Gas | The Story We never Tell | Mark Lacour

In this episode of Oil & Gas Breaking Bias, Anand Jha speaks with Mark LaCour, Editor-in-Chief of OGGN, about leadership, industry perception, AI adoption, and the evolving future of oil and gas. From navigating Hurricane Katrina to building the first global oil & gas podcast network, Mark shares insights on resilience, transferable skills, and why energy transformation is evolution, not extinction.Takeaways• Industry perception shapes opportunity• Adaptability drives long-term success• AI is transforming oil & gas operations• Relationships matter more than transactions• Energy is evolving—not disappearingChapters00:00 Introduction to Mark LaCour and His Journey02:20 Mark's Early Career and Entry into Oil and Gas06:16 Experiences During Hurricane Katrina and Building Relationships09:44 The Evolution of Mark's Career and the Birth of His Podcast11:49 Biases in the Oil and Gas Industry16:39 Opportunities and Challenges in the Evolving Industry21:29 Reflections on Company Culture and Support22:45 The Evolution of Podcasting and Missed Opportunities25:06 The Growth of OGGN and Its Global Impact25:54 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Fun31:18 Key Takeaways and Industry BiasesKeywordsoil and gas, leadership journey, industry biases, podcasting, technology, AI, transformation, relationships, career advice, future of energy