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Episode Synopsis
From Twitter hot takes to tech innovation, Zac Coplon’s journey to co-founding 4cast is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and good timing. With roots in Oklahoma and a background as a mineral buyer, Zac saw an opportunity to shake up the oil and gas industry with a fresh, user-friendly approach to forecasting. Along the way, he’s balanced building a brand on social media with navigating the personal and professional curveballs of starting a business during COVID—and doing it all while moving his family across the country. In this episode, Zac gets real about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of patience and authenticity, and his big vision for 4cast: becoming the go-to platform for simplifying oil and gas evaluations in a no-nonsense way. 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.ioClick here to watch a video of this episode.
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00:00 - Intro02:49 - Who is Zac Coplon07:34 - Origin of the Name Forecast11:05 - Baseball Insights13:56 - Growing Up in Claremore, OK14:46 - Relocation to Bozeman, MT22:15 - NAPE Overview24:48 - Andrew Munoz Discussion28:28 - Competitive Differentiators31:00 - Importance of Authenticity35:36 - Future Vision for Forecast38:08 - Effective Business Strategies38:30 - Advice to Younger Self41:00 - Authentic Approach to Business43:31 - Connecting with Zac and Forecast Energyhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters
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