<p>In midstream, the real advantage comes from solving problems others overlook.</p><p>Recorded at the Piper Sandler 26th Annual Energy Conference in Las Vegas, host David de Roode and co-host Victoria Beard Queen speak with Rich Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer at Cavalcade Midstream, LLC.</p><p>Reynolds shares his journey from law and banking into energy, and how M&amp;A experience helped shape Cavalcade’s customer-focused, deal-by-deal approach to midstream.</p><p>The conversation explores entrepreneurship, capital raising, leadership, and why relationships remain at the center of the energy business</p><p> </p><p>00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters</p><p>00:36 Podcast And Sponsors</p><p>01:58 Live From Piper Sandler</p><p>03:08 Meet Rich Reynolds</p><p>03:34 From Law To Energy</p><p>04:25 NuStar Lessons And Launch</p><p>05:23 What Cavalcade Does</p><p>06:59 Entrepreneur Mindset Shifts</p><p>08:56 Gotchas And Humility</p><p>10:10 Where Opportunities Are</p><p>13:03 Capital Strategy And Pitch</p><p>16:26 Relationships Over Noise</p><p>18:31 Philosophy And Self Awareness</p><p>20:13 Finding a Co-Founder</p><p>20:53 Family Leap Of Faith</p><p>21:53 Explaining Midstream Simply</p><p>23:23 Why San Antonio Works</p><p>24:54 Tacos and Tortillas Debate</p><p>25:52 Midstream Consolidation Opportunity</p><p>27:30 From Attorney to CEO</p><p>29:18 Leading a Small Team</p><p>30:16 Giving Back Locally</p><p>34:11 Recharging with Family</p><p>35:37 Disneyland Surprise Chat</p><p>36:31 Legacy and Gratitude</p><p>37:44 Closing Wisdom and Farewell</p>