Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper

Author: collide. June 5, 2025 Duration: 51:08

Steve Cooper went from mining rocks in the UK to mining insights in the oil and gas world, building and eventually selling EnergyIQ, a company that tackled the chaos of industry data before COVID flipped the world upside down. He breaks down how a background in computer science and a bit of stubborn problem-solving turned into a business that stood out by actually giving a damn about data quality. Jeremy digs into the story behind the scenes, what it took to lead through downturns, why timing is everything, and what Steve’s up to now as he backs the next wave of clean energy and tech startups.

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00:00 - Intro
03:08 - Who is Steve Cooper
08:26 - Dual Citizenship Benefits
10:55 - Relocating to Colorado
12:35 - EnergyIQ Overview
17:00 - Seven Lakes Insights
21:15 - Competing in Data Management
22:08 - Surviving the 2015 Downturn
28:13 - Survivor Classification
34:56 - Post-Acquisition Journey
37:16 - Current Projects
39:32 - Entrepreneurial Advice
45:13 - Travel Favorites
47:12 - Restaurant Recommendations
48:56 - Connecting with Steve Cooper
49:30 - Closing Thoughts

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