Zage Business of Energy Initiative

Jack Murray, Marshall Alum, and VP of Mergers and Acquisitions at Gridstor delivered an amazing presentation on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and markets. It was fascinating to learn how BESS is changing the way that we think about energy use and distribution. @USC#Energy

Join us Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00-9:00 pm in Menlo Park, California. Shon Hiatt and Mike Umbro, Partner at Premier Resources Management discuss energy issues affecting venture capital. For tickets, please register with this link. luma.com/uuuqpwlr @USC

While hiring challenges in the nuclear industry are peaking, the U.S. is launching the most ambitious nuclear expansion in decades. Read our latest Energy Brief on the “U. S. Nuclear Power Industry Employment Forecast Analysis”. beprojects.usc.edu

@MikeUmbro delivered an outstanding presentation on Geological Thermal Energy Storage (GeoTES), and its transformative potential. California is uniquely positioned to lead in geothermal. Thank you for sharing this forward-thinking solution for the future of energy. @USC

Justin Campeau, Energy & Infrastructure Portfolio Manager at Kayne Anderson spoke to students about seeking optimal risk/reward in infrastructure equity and credit. CapEx spending by leading tech companies in the energy space will be $ billions in the coming years. @USC

We had an incredible presentation from USC alum Yoga Anand who is the Project Management Lead, Business Transformation Office at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, about “Building Careers That Evolve in a Changing Energy Landscape”. @USC

The future of critical minerals is sparking big conversations! Hear student reactions to Robert Friedland’s October 2025 presentation on the future of critical minerals. Save the date for this year’s Energy Business Summit—Wednesday, September 30, 2026. marshall.usc.edu/business-of-en…

Metals: The Building Blocks of the Energy Future-These materials are essential to the technologies powering the move from carbon to electric. Hear insights on the strategic role of mining in enabling the next generation of global energy solutions. sites.usc.edu/marshallbusine…

We were honored to host Stephen Trauber, Managing Director, Chairman, and Global Head of Energy and Clean Technology at Moelis, at the USC Marshall Energy Business Summit. Stephen shared powerful insights on the growing need for human capital in the energy sector.

Nuclear fusion is one of the most exciting frontiers in clean energy. Check out this Energy Brief, “Nuclear Fusion: The Race Toward Commercial Energy Breakthrough,” to explore what it will take to turn this transformational technology into reality. beprojects.usc.edu @USC

As more solar energy comes online, the need for advanced energy storage systems — particularly next-generation batteries — continues to grow. Watch the Energy Storage & Renewables Discussion. sites.usc.edu/marshallbusine… @USC

We were thrilled to welcome Mark Caine, Senior Lead, Energy & Climate at Google, to the USC Marshall Energy Business Summit! Mark shared powerful insights on the critical role of energy as the foundation for every industry, highlighting the intersection between AI and energy.

What does “energy dominance” really mean? Hear insights from Toby Rice, President and CEO of EQT Corporation, as he shares his perspective during a panel discussion at the USC Marshall Energy Business Summit. @USC sites.usc.edu/marshallbusine…

How is in an “all of the above” energy strategy going to move forward? Catch this highlight from the 2025 Energy Business Summit Finance Panel — and watch the full discussion on our website. sites.usc.edu/marshallbusine…

What’s the future of nuclear energy — and how long will it take to scale? Gain insights from Mary Neumayr, Director of Government Affairs at Urenco USA in this video clip, then watch the full panel discussion on the future of nuclear energy. sites.usc.edu/marshallbusine…

Rodrigo Barbosa, USC Marshall alum, and President & CEO of Aura Minerals, spoke about the need for more copper. Do you know how much copper will be needed to supply increased production of electric vehicles or meet the demands of energy needed for AI growth?

The Zage Business of Energy Initiative at @USCMarshall hosted the 2025 Energy Business Summit, convening business leaders and students to explore the future of global energy. Director Hiatt highlighted the purposes of the initiative. sites.usc.edu/marshallbusine…

We had an excellent Energy Leader Speaker event hosting Doug White, Senior Regulatory Policy Manager for San Diego Gas & Electric. He talked about California’s clean energy scale up and how recent policy changes have impacted the state. @USC Fight on!

To close our 2025 Energy Business Summit, we were honored to have G. Raymond Zage III, CEO of Tiga Investments Pte Ltd provide the closing remarks. Thank you to everyone who was a part of the 2025 Energy Business Summit! #energybusinesssummit

We concluded our panels at the Energy Business Summit with a timely discussion of artificial intelligence and energy demand. Thank you to our panelists Mark Caine from Google, David Hadley from Module X Solutions, and Nate Franklin from Pacifico Energy. #energybusinesssummit