Bill Perkins

William O. Perkins III (born February 2, 1969) is an American hedge fund manager, film producer and high stakes poker player from Houston, Texas. Perkins focuses on venture capital and energy markets. He founded Small Ventures USA, L.P in 1997 and later joined Centaurus Energy in 2002. He currently manages Houston-based energy hedge fund, Skylar Capital.Perkins grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of football player and politician Bill Perkins and nephew of football player Don Perkins. He graduated from St. Peter's Preparatory School in 1986. In 2016, he contributed $1.5 million towards the construction of the William O. Perkins III '86 Athletic Center at his alma mater.Bill Perkins is also the author of the book Die with Zero and hosts a website with tips and tricks related to his philosophy.