Sep 4, 2026 · 26 min · 10 segments
Five lessons pulled from a junior high dance floor, a Wall Street Journal firing, and a weekend in Battle Creek learning to code. Chuck Yates, co-founder of Collide, takes the Ion stage and argues…
You know what's wild? In an industry that powers the world, we still struggle to find the right answers when we need them most.
That's why we built Collide.
Collide is where energy professionals go to solve problems faster.
It's a community completely focused on oil and gas.
Whether you're out in the field, making deals, or just trying to keep up with the industry, Collide connects you with the people, knowledge, and tools you need all in one place.
You can ask real questions and get answers from experts who've been there.
It's the future of how energy gets done.
So if you're tired of scrolling through endless LinkedIn threads or waiting on that one email reply, join Collide today.
It's free, it's easy, and it'll make you better at what you do.
Go to collide.io. That's C-O-L-L-I-D-E dot I-O and get connected.
Energy moves fast.
Don't get left behind.
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You know what's wild? In an industry that powers the world, we still struggle to find the right answers when we need them most.
That's why we built Collide.
Collide is where energy professionals go to solve problems faster.
It's a community completely focused on oil and gas.
Whether you're out in the field, making deals, or just trying to keep up with the industry, Collide connects you with the people, knowledge, and tools you need all in one place.
You can ask real questions and get answers from experts who've been there.
It's the future of how energy gets done.
So if you're tired of scrolling through endless LinkedIn threads or waiting on that one email reply, join Collide today.
It's free, it's easy, and it'll make you better at what you do.
Go to collide.io. That's C-O-L-L-I-D-E dot I-O and get connected.
Energy moves fast.
Don't get left behind.
