Powering the Global Future

Although Houston has been a foundation of American energy production for many years, the city has recently caught the startup bug that has spread throughout many cities. From solar technology to the oil industry, Houston is now a prominent place for the energy business with over 5,000 companies and a growing IT sector. This growth can be attributed to Texas's largely unregulated energy sector that is fostering innovation and job creation. Companies like Bayou City Energy are leading the way in innovative investment strategies that help startups fund ventures in the oil industry.

Join the Adam Smith Society for a reception and remarks with Bayou City Energy founder William McMullen as he addresses how a historically big-oil city is emerging as a business hub for young companies. His expertise in both energy and entrepreneurship brings a unique perspective to the discussion on Houston’s booming industries.

About the Speaker

William McMullen

Will is the firm’s Founder and Managing Partner and leads the firm’s investment strategy and capital allocation decisions. Prior to founding BCE in 2015, Will founded BCEP (Bayou City Energy Partners LP) in 2014, a private equity vehicle established to manage small upstream drilling opportunities and oilfield service platforms. Prior to BCEP, Will served in various investment team and banker capacities at White Deer Energy, Denham Capital Management and UBS Investment Bank.

Will served as the inaugural Chairman for the Houston Young Professionals Endeavor, a program of the Greater Houston Partnership and as CFO and Board Member of the Young Professionals in Energy (“YPE”), a non-profit organization with more than 40,000 members worldwide. Will earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with Honors, from Harvard University.