A Rice Business Partners Thought Leadership Series Discussion

Please join Dean Peter Rodriguez for a conversation with Bill Perkins about his unique personal and professional journey and life lessons.  Bill is a renowned energy trader, hedge fund manager, and entrepreneur, often referred to by The Wall Street Journal as “the Last Cowboy” of hedge funds. Bill began his career as a screen clerk at the New York Mercantile Exchange in the 1990s, where his expertise spans market dynamics, business relationships, and personal growth. A sought-after speaker on energy transitions and competitive markets, he's appeared on outlets like CNBC and Bloomberg. In addition to his trading career, Bill is a film producer, an amateur high-stakes poker player, and the author of the 2020 bestseller Die with Zero, which promotes maximizing life through meaningful experiences.  

This event is open to all Rice Business students, alumni, Rice Business Partners members, Board of Advisors, guests, and the general public.