Zac Coplon from 4cast

Zac Coplon from 4cast

Author: collide. January 16, 2025 Duration: 47:02

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.


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00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Who is Zac Coplon
07:34 - Origin of the Name Forecast
11:05 - Baseball Insights
13:56 - Growing Up in Claremore, OK
14:46 - Relocation to Bozeman, MT
22:15 - NAPE Overview
24:48 - Andrew Munoz Discussion
28:28 - Competitive Differentiators
31:00 - Importance of Authenticity
35:36 - Future Vision for Forecast
38:08 - Effective Business Strategies
38:30 - Advice to Younger Self
41:00 - Authentic Approach to Business
43:31 - Connecting with Zac and Forecast Energy

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Jeremy Funk hosts What The Funk?, a podcast that moves past the standard industry headlines to find the human pulse of the oil and gas sector. This isn't about market forecasts or technical jargon, but the lived experiences of the people who make this complex world turn. Each conversation delves into personal journeys, the unexpected challenges faced on and off the rig, and the distinct personalities that shape this global industry. You'll hear from engineers, field operators, executives, and innovators as they share stories of problem-solving, career pivots, and the realities of working in a field that powers modern life. Produced by collide., these discussions explore the intersection of business and personal career paths in a way that's rarely highlighted. Tune in for candid, often surprising narratives that reveal the resilience, humor, and ambition driving one of the world's most critical industries. This podcast connects listeners to the voices behind the pipelines, offering a genuine look at the careers and characters defining energy today.
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