The Jay Young Show

Jay Young

Join Jay R. Young, who is part of four generations in the oil and gas industry, as he explores leadership and entrepreneurship, including in the oil and gas industry on The Jay Young Show. With deep family roots and industry experience, Jay delivers valuable insights on minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Each episode features engaging discussions on leadership principles, innovative investment strategies, and the latest industry trends. As the Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the Forbes Book, "The Upside Of Oil And Gas Investing" Jay provides a unique blend of wisdom and cutting-edge thinking. Whether you’re an investor, industry professional, or curious about petroleum, tune in to gain actionable insights and thrive in the energy sector.

  1. 2D AGO

    #229: Startup Fundraising Secrets & Venture Capital Trends | Stephanie Rieben of Diadem Capital | The Jay Young Show

    On this episode of The Jay Young Show, host Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Stephanie Rieben-de Roquefeuil, co-founder of Diadem Capital. Stephanie launched Diadem Capital to solve one of the biggest challenges in venture capital: efficient deal flow and investor access. Today, the platform connects 1,600+ venture capital firms, family offices, syndicates, and private credit funds with high-quality startups seeking capital. Since launching in 2022, Diadem has helped 72 startups raise more than $250 million across Pre-Seed through Series D rounds. Before founding Diadem, Stephanie spent over a decade on Wall Street working with global institutions at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Berenberg Bank before moving into venture-backed fintech startups. In this episode we discuss: • How the venture capital fundraising landscape has changed in the last three years• The biggest mistakes founders make when raising startup capital• Why deal flow sourcing is broken for many investors• Where venture capital and private markets money is flowing today• How platforms like Diadem are modernizing capital markets Oil & Gas News of the Week Jay also breaks down global oil market volatility, including geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Middle East energy supply, and what it means for investors watching WTI crude and Brent prices. Energy remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive asset classes, and understanding risk premiums in oil markets is critical for investors. Jay’s Weekly Five Word of the Week: TargetBible Verse: Philippians 3:14

    51 min
  2. FEB 25

    #225: Is Oil Headed Higher? Josef Schachter Breaks Down OPEC, LNG & Global Supply Shifts

    On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome Josef Schachter, President of Schachter Energy Research Services and a 40-year veteran of the investment management industry. Josef specializes in connecting geopolitics, macroeconomics, and global energy markets to forecast where oil and natural gas prices are headed next. In this conversation, we break down the current energy cycle, global supply dynamics, and what it all means for investors and U.S. operators. We discuss: • Are we early, mid, or late in the current energy cycle?• Is this a true commodity supercycle — or just a geopolitical spike?• What would turn the outlook bearish on oil?• How China’s purchases of discounted Russian crude are reshaping global pricing• Whether India reducing Russian imports could tighten global supply• The realistic growth potential for U.S. and Canadian LNG exports• Who can actually add production in the coming years — OPEC, OPEC+, the U.S., Guyana, Brazil, or Canada?• The biggest mistakes energy investors make during volatile markets We also examine how sanctions, shipping restrictions, and capital constraints on Russia may create structural price support — and why disciplined U.S. operators can benefit when geopolitics tightens global supply. Jay’s Weekly Five Word of the Week: HungerA reminder that disciplined, focused effort is what separates long-term success from short-term reaction. Bible Verse:Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” If you’re an energy investor, operator, or market-focused listener looking to better understand oil prices, LNG growth, OPEC strategy, and global supply shifts, this episode delivers practical insight from one of the industry’s most experienced voices. Subscribe to The Jay Young Show for weekly conversations on energy, markets, leadership, and investing.

    59 min
  3. FEB 18

    Ep. 224: Are We Early or Late in the Energy Cycle? Oil & Gas Investing in 2026 with Robert Thummel

    The energy markets are shifting again. In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young sits down with Robert Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital, to break down where oil and gas investing stands heading into 2026. Are we early, mid, or late cycle in energy?Is capital discipline real this time?What metrics actually matter when evaluating energy investments today, free cash flow, balance sheet strength, production growth? Rob shares macro insights on: The current energy investment cycleKey indicators impacting oil & gas markets over the next 12–24 monthsHow investors should position energy within a diversified portfolioWhere the biggest disconnect exists between media headlines and market fundamentalsOne contrarian view most investors are missingWe also cover breaking oil & gas news: California refinery shutdowns and what shrinking refining capacity means for gas prices  Valero’s Benicia refinery closure Phillips 66 layoffs in Los Angeles The broader impact of regulatory costs on domestic energy infrastructurePlus: Jay’s Weekly FiveWord of the Week: Determination Energy cycles test patience. Markets test conviction. Discipline and long-term thinking separate successful investors from reactive ones. If you follow oil prices, energy stocks, capital markets, or macro investing trends, this conversation is for you.  Subscribe for weekly insights on oil, gas, capital markets, and long-term investing strategy.

    59 min

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Join Jay R. Young, who is part of four generations in the oil and gas industry, as he explores leadership and entrepreneurship, including in the oil and gas industry on The Jay Young Show. With deep family roots and industry experience, Jay delivers valuable insights on minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Each episode features engaging discussions on leadership principles, innovative investment strategies, and the latest industry trends. As the Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the Forbes Book, "The Upside Of Oil And Gas Investing" Jay provides a unique blend of wisdom and cutting-edge thinking. Whether you’re an investor, industry professional, or curious about petroleum, tune in to gain actionable insights and thrive in the energy sector.