Odds of Getting In
There are two ways to "break in" to owning an oil company. The first way is to inherit it, just like eight out of the top ten richest oil tycoons in the United States. After all, what's more American than collecting, hoarding, and handing down a large private fortune to members of your family?
The other way is to work your way through the ranks at an energy company until you become drinking buddies with the owner. What will you guys talk about? Whatever gets you the largest share of the company's future, that's what.