E2B: Energy to Business
KEY POINTS: The Covid pandemic has forced energy companies to create more flexible work environments to appeal to a younger workforce and to stay competitive. The energy industry is making progress with diversifying its ranks of leadership and boards. The social aspect of ESG is expected to make a significant impact in 2023, especially on…
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Oil & Gas M&A Deal Activity & Outlook—Part 2
In the final installment of a two-part conversation about Oil & Gas M&A Deal Activity & Outlook on E2B, Steve Hendrickson, President of Ralph E. Davis Associates, an Opportune company, sits down with Dan Kohl and Daniel Rojo, Co-Heads & Managing Directors of Opportune Partners LLC, an independent investment banking and financial advisory affiliate of…
E2B: Energy to Business
Synergistic Solutions: Leveraging Expertise In The DFW Market
As a Houston-based company, Opportune LLP’s headquarters resides in one of the nation’s most important energy hubs. However, Opportune has expanded its presence in Texas to serve its clients beyond the “Energy Capital of the World”. One of these locations includes the booming Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, a location rich with opportunity. So, how…
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Oil & Gas M&A Deal Activity & Outlook—Part 1
In the first episode of a two-part conversation on E2B, Steve Hendrickson, President of Ralph E. Davis Associates, an Opportune company, Dan Kohl, and Daniel Rojo, Co-Heads and Managing Directors of Opportune Partners LLC, an independent investment banking and financial advisory affiliate of Opportune, discuss how macroeconomic factors are impacting oil and gas M&A…
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The Consequences Of Rising Inflation & Crude Oil Prices
How have rising inflation and interest rates impacted the WTI crude oil market? Opportune’s Commodity Risk Advisory Director, Ryan Dusek sits down with E2Bs Daniel J. Litwin to cover the situation and discuss his recent article, The Feds Fight Against Inflation: Is WTI Crude Oil Recession Proof?
E2B: Energy to Business
E2B: Energy to Business: Why Threat of Rail Strike Heightened Supply Chain Issues
Freight rail is a critical mode of logistics and transportation for moving products throughout the supply chain. So, when the recent threat of a rail strike nearly derailed the supply chain and cost the U.S. economy upwards of $2 billion per day, national media attention rose sharply—and for good reason. To understand this unique…
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Reserve Engineering in the Era of Data Analytics
In the oil and gas industry, reserve engineering has emerged as a critical tool. Using data analysis and advanced models, it empowers companies to manage oil wells more effectively. This industry, steeped in time-honored traditions, is witnessing significant transformations driven by technology and evolving investment strategies. These radical shifts are causing the industry’s landscape…
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SEO in the Age of AI: What CMOs and CEOs Need to Know About AEO and GEO
In an era when AI-driven search experiences are reshaping how customers discover brands, marketing leaders are navigating a confusing landscape of new acronyms, shifting behaviors, and bold industry predictions. Despite widespread claims that “SEO is dead,” the data tells a different story: organic search traffic has continued to grow even as platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini,…
From the Bench: How Research Can Help Us Build a Future-Ready Global Healthcare Workforce
The Care Anywhere podcast is taking listeners behind the scenes of global health workforce research with a brand-new series: From the Bench. In this kickoff episode, host Lea Sims talks with Dr. Lauren Herckis of TruMerit about how research can move from data to real-world impact — revealing how evidence, collaboration, and curiosity are driving…
Elevate Your Career Journey by Choosing Purpose, Practicing Intentionality, and Building a Culture of Belonging
Purpose doesn’t just shape what we do—it shapes how we grow. When we choose to move through our careers with intention, we start noticing the moments that build trust, the conversations that deepen understanding, and the relationships that elevate our impact. This episode of Professional Quotient digs into what it really means to show up…
Christie Linebarger’s Journey to Leadership: Grit, Growth & Leading with Heart
Leadership conversations are shifting as companies navigate rapid change, tighter labor markets, and evolving employee expectations. Teams want leaders who show up with humility, clarity, and a genuine investment in people—traits that can’t be faked and can’t be automated. And with studies consistently linking team engagement to the quality of direct leadership, understanding how effective…