In this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny Dooley is joined by Colin Manson from Xergy Group, who shares his journey from chemical engineering to building successful businesses in the oil and gas industry.
He recounts his early career at Enterprise Oil and Genesis, leading to the founding of Exodus in 2005, which rapidly grew to 750 people. Manson discusses the sale of Exodus to a Japanese company in 2013, reflecting on the challenges and lessons learned. He then details the creation of Xergy Group, a tech business focused on the Proteus project management system, which aims to integrate AI for proposal writing and project optimisation. Manson also touches on his leadership style, the importance of a strong management team, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.