The oil & gas market is intrinsically volatile. The fundamental principles of supply and demand are always testing the agility and financial health of businesses operating in the sector. Two essential products, oil & gas generates over $3.3 trillion dollars* of revenue annually in the E&P space (*IBISWorld). While the Majors control the lions share of that revenue, private businesses can clip off a portion of the market to generate returns to their investors. For the most part (some exceptions aside) downturns like the one we are in highlight the most resilient and disciplined groups in the market.  In this podcast we have a chance to sit down with one of the leaders in the private non-operated Oil & Gas acquisition space, Luis Rodriguez from Raisa Energy. Luis and his team are at the forefront of utilizing advanced technologies to predict operator movements and target the best rock in the country. With such focus, Luis has successfully established 3 rounds of funding under Raisa, with a fourth in the works. His technical prowess coupled with his truly humble approach to leadership has made Luis one of the leading names in the non-operated interest space, and one that we will all come to know well in the years to come.We are joined by Evan Anderson, guest-host of the podcast and founder of Oseberg, to help focus in on the key lessons that Luis can share with anyone looking for some extra inspiration in their lives during these turbulent times.TRANSCRIPT BETADisclaimer: Our transcription software is in beta testing mode, using NLP and AI to convert our conversations from audio to text. We openly admit that at present, the output quality is poor, with numerous errors throughout (some of which are hilarious in nature), however, we would like to release this information should it be of value to any users.With the help of time and money, we plan to increase the quality of this output as we build out sponsors that help support the growth of the show.Evan Anderson: You know how you you know, what your journey look like for Well Services to a p back not up minerals fun. And you know what role if any Alex played in that and you know, I've read a little bit about how he's played a mentor to you and I'm curious as to how he kind of shape your professional development.Luis Antonio Rodriguez: True. I appreciate being able to share and a little bit less. Well, I guess Well Services I have to say is is both an interesting place to stop and a tough place to Pivot from I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity that Columbia gave me. to be able to come abroad from the hardships that were being endured in Venezuela at the time and the fact that you know, they have a very unique system of really creating opportunities and a passport with which to enable a person to enjoy success in any part of the world at the same time, I think as Look to transition from services to you know, the EMP side. It wasn't it wasn't an easy and easy transition because it's really seen as to almost completely different businesses one invests heavily in R&D and is really tied to execution of services. The other one is more of an understanding of risk and underground risk and asset management. Management and so it was a it was an important step for me to be able to go to Brigham and then giving me a chance to in some ways take a small step towards a closer point of contact with the NP and then when I began rise up in late 2014 likes was one of the instrumental persons in giving me a chance both with his time. As well as capital in order to start Riser one. And so thankfully he's been a person not only that took that initial step but has taken many steps to be on that to support us and or hold us accountable to always look to Endeavour above and beyond where we're at.

Evan Anderson: Absolutely. What was your what was your investment thesis or you know, what was the bridge between Brigham and and in erisa?

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