Guest:
Ellen Wald
President, Transversal Consulting and author of “Saudi, Inc.”
Record Date: 5/21/18
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Topics:
- Ellen’s Backstory
- Saudi, Inc.
- Saudi Arabia & Price of Crude Oil
- Price of Oil – Technical or Fundamental Driven
- Iran Sanctions
- Venezuela
- Saudi Arabia’s Production & Who buys most of it?
- OPEC
Rapid Fire:
Q. Who in the energy industry has influenced your life the most and why?
A. Ali Al-Naimi
Q. What was one of the hardest things you’ve had to overcome in your journey?
A. Changing my writing
Q. How have you evolved from academia to writing & consulting?
A. A lot more cynical
Q. 1 source you spend your time on?
A. Twitter
Q. Favorite Book About Energy Markets:
A. Crude Volatility & Ali Al Naimi Autobiography
Q. Favorite Movie About Trading:
A. Last Man Standing
Q. Best Advice Ever Received About Markets:
A. Don’t just assume that someone who is an expert has the right explanation or prediction of something.
Q. Advice to Give to Others About Getting Involved in Energy Markets:
A. Take the plunge
Q. If you weren’t a writer and consultant you’d be what?
A. Writing young adult fantasy & science fiction
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