11

March

4:30 pm
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5:30 pm

Prosperity & Energy Abundance

Main Room
March 11, 2025
The Riley Building 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

“Everything Should be Bigger in Texas: Energy, Abundance & Prosperity”

About the Panelists:

  • Gideon Powell: President & COO of Cholla Petroleum Inc., a private exploration and investment company based in Dallas, Texas. With a rich history in exploring, developing, and producing oil and gas resources, Cholla Petroleum is committed to advancing energy abundance through exploration.
  • Chris Koopman: CEO at The Abundance Institute. Formerly executive director of the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University and senior research fellow and tech policy program leader at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. 
  •  Sal Churi: Co-Founder and Partner at Trust Ventures, focusing on supporting startups that navigate complex regulatory landscapes to bring innovative solutions to market. 

Join us for this insightful discussion as we delve into how Texas can lead the charge in energy innovation, technological advancement, and economic prosperity.

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SESSION RECAP

This discussion highlighted the opportunities and challenges in building energy abundance, fostering innovation-friendly policies, and ensuring long-term prosperity for businesses and communities alike.

With insights from leaders in energy, investment, and policy, the conversation underscored Texas’s unique position to drive the future of responsible energy development and economic expansion. The takeaway? Bigger thinking leads to bigger opportunities.