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. Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions. Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 - Intro00:59 - Who is Josh Young04:08 - Growing Up in LA and Moving to Chicago08:48 - College Studies and Education11:04 - Early Career Journey16:40 - The Benefits of Taking Risks23:06 - No Oil and Gas Exposure23:10 - Transitioning to Houston23:18 - Starting the Transition into Oil and Gas23:20 - Understanding Executive Compensation23:24 - Houston's Role in My Journey23:28 - Inflection Point into Oil and Gas23:32 - How I Entered the Oil and Gas Industry23:36 - First Oil and Gas Investment23:40 - First Oil and Gas Company Experience23:44 - Founding My First Oil and Gas Company29:10 - Relocating to Houston34:52 - Personal Biases in Investment Decisions38:00 - Bison's Unique Investment Approach40:54 - A Day in the Life of Kuppy46:58 - Josh's Daily Fantasy Sports Strategy49:15 - Strategies to Outperform the Market52:17 - Where to Connect with Josh53:05 - Josh's Last Meal54:48 - Interview Wrap-Up55:12 - Closing Thoughtshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters