Trent and Tyler Leon are the Co-Founders of Tilden Capital. Today, their business, Tilden Capital, has deployed billions of dollars into oil & gas minerals, royalties, and non-operated positions across the Permian and other domestic basins.

We talk about growing up in a golf-obsessed family, attending IMG Academy, and competing at the highest levels of amateur and professional golf—then making the decision to walk away and start something new.

We also cover:
- What they learned from life on the road as pro golfers
- How and when they knew it was time to pivot into business
- Early lessons from starting an oil and gas company from scratch
- The current outlook on the Permian Basin and broader energy trends
- How they build conviction around long-term bets and stay optimistic
- What it’s like working together as brothers and business partners

You’re in for a wide-ranging conversation about life, business, and the journey from competitive sports to entrepreneurship.

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Topics:
00:00 - Intro
04:16 - Trent and Tyler’s early childhood and developing a passion for Golf
15:36 - Moving to IMG Academy to pursue Golf
23:19 - The college recruiting process
31:54 - The parenting style that leads to 3 kids becoming Division 1 athletes
35:39 - Winning a national championship in college
41:25 - The realities of life as professional golfers
47:49 - The state of Oil and Gas
51:40 - The Permian Basin
55:18 - Trent and Tyler’s approach to buying mineral rights
58:08 - Drill Baby, Drill!
01:02:26 - Is AI going to play a part on drilling rigs?
01:04:10 - Running a lean team at Tilden
01:09:19 - Developing relationships in the industry
01:12:09 - Staying laser-focused
01:13:48 - 4-year predictions

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