When Grit Met Data: Allen Gilmer on Risk, Failure, and the Deals That Built Enverus | The Dealmaker’s Lounge Ep. 2

In this episode, Cody and Jeff sit down with Allen Gilmer, the visionary founder of DrillingInfo (now Enverus), whose data revolution transformed the oil and gas industry. From his early days as a geophysicist driving a Suburban across Texas to gather seismic data, to building one of the most influential energy intelligence platforms in the world, Gilmer shares the real story behind the deals, both business and personal, that shaped his journey.

We explore the grit it takes to build something lasting in an unpredictable industry: the failures, the pivots, and the mindset that turns obstacles into opportunity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the intersection of innovation and resilience, this conversation reveals what it really means to make the deals that make us.___

Welcome to The Dealmaker’s Lounge - where leadership, business development, and the psychology of the deal come together. Hosted by Jeff Novak and Cody Davis, two entrepreneurs from radically different worlds - the NFL gridiron and the oil fields - this show explores what it really takes to build, lead, and last. From the boardroom to the backroads, Jeff and Cody uncover the real stories behind success: the risks that paid off, the failures that forged resilience, and the quiet deals that shape who we become. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or dreamer chasing your next big play, pull up a chair - this is where dealmakers talk shop.