M&A Science
643 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsM&A Science is an educational podcast exploring the intricate world of M&A with industry leaders and practitioners.
This podcast is sponsored by DealRoom, a diligence management and virtual data room platform for complex financial transactions.
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Episodes
Behind the Scenes: Effective Deal Sourcing and Closing
September 11, 2019 14:40 - 1 hour - 120 MBKison speaks with Scott Kaeser, the Executive VP of Corporate Development for United American Security, a GardaWorld company, on sourcing strategies for successful deals.
31. Behind the Scenes: Effective Deal Sourcing and Closing
September 11, 2019 14:40 - 1 hour - 120 MBKison speaks with Scott Kaeser, the Executive VP of Corporate Development for United American Security, a GardaWorld company, on sourcing strategies for successful deals.
Jill Harrison and Steve Siler on Industry Technology Trends (S3E11)
August 28, 2019 17:06 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBKison speaks with Jill Harrison and Steve Siler about which technology trends are addressing some of the M&A industry's largest challenges. Jill is the Vice President of Ventures at Silverline and Steve is the CTO of Stonebriar Commercial Finance.
30. Evolving Technology Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions
August 28, 2019 17:06 - 44 minutes - 82 MBKison speaks with Jill Harrison and Steve Siler about which technology trends are addressing some of the M&A industry's largest challenges. Jill is the Vice President of Ventures at Silverline and Steve is the CTO of Stonebriar Commercial Finance.
Evolving Technology Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions
August 28, 2019 17:06 - 44 minutes - 82 MBKison speaks with Jill Harrison and Steve Siler about which technology trends are addressing some of the M&A industry's largest challenges. Jill is the Vice President of Ventures at Silverline and Steve is the CTO of Stonebriar Commercial Finance.
Kelly Haggerty, Founder of Nearco Transaction Advisors (S3E10)
August 13, 2019 15:35 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBKison speaks with Kelly Haggerty, who founded her own advisory firm, Nearco Transaction Advisors, after 15 years of leading integrations and divestitures for top consulting firms and Fortune 500 companies. On this episode, Kison talks with Kelly about her experience as an M&A advisor and the lessons she's learned regarding what makes a strong, efficient, and successful deal. For more information on Kelly and Nearco Transaction Advisors please visit: https://www.nearcoadvisors.com/
29. Perspectives on Modern M&A Consultancy and Divestitures
August 13, 2019 15:35 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBKison speaks with Kelly Haggerty, who founded her own advisory firm, Nearco Transaction Advisors, after 15 years of leading integrations and divestitures for top consulting firms and Fortune 500 companies. On this episode, Kison talks with Kelly about her experience as an M&A advisor and the lessons she's learned regarding what makes a strong, efficient, and successful deal. For more information on Kelly and Nearco Transaction Advisors please visit: https://www.nearcoadvisors.com/
Perspectives on Modern M&A Consultancy and Divestitures
August 13, 2019 15:35 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBKison speaks with Kelly Haggerty, who founded her own advisory firm, Nearco Transaction Advisors, after 15 years of leading integrations and divestitures for top consulting firms and Fortune 500 companies. On this episode, Kison talks with Kelly about her experience as an M&A advisor and the lessons she's learned regarding what makes a strong, efficient, and successful deal. For more information on Kelly and Nearco Transaction Advisors please visit: https://www.nearcoadvisors.com/
Creating Solutions for Industry-Wide Challenges
July 31, 2019 16:07 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBKison speaks with Paul Koenig, Founder and CEO of SRS Acquiom, a platform that manages escrows, payments, risks, and claims for complex M&A transactions.
Paul Koenig, Founder and CEO of SRS Acquiom (S3E9)
July 31, 2019 16:07 - 39 minutes - 71.6 MBKison speaks with Paul Koenig, Founder and CEO of SRS Acquiom, a platform that manages escrows, payments, risks, and claims for complex M&A transactions.
28. Creating Solutions for Industry-Wide Challenges
July 31, 2019 16:07 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBKison speaks with Paul Koenig, Founder and CEO of SRS Acquiom, a platform that manages escrows, payments, risks, and claims for complex M&A transactions.
Jai Sundararaman, VP of Business Transformation at IPG (S3E8)
July 10, 2019 16:01 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBDuring this episode, Kison and Jai discuss the best strategies for identifying, extracting and protecting value drivers during the due diligence process and most importantly while conducting integration post-close.
The Art of Protecting Value Drivers
July 10, 2019 16:01 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBDuring this episode, Kison and Jai discuss the best strategies for identifying, extracting and protecting value drivers during the due diligence process and most importantly while conducting integration post-close.
27. The Art of Protecting Value Drivers
July 10, 2019 16:01 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBDuring this episode, Kison and Jai discuss the best strategies for identifying, extracting and protecting value drivers during the due diligence process and most importantly while conducting integration post-close.
26. The Power of Empathy in M&A
June 26, 2019 15:55 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MBKison speaks with Dr. Mark Goulston on the benefits of practicing empathy for more successful M&A, specifically to improve value creation and productivity post-close.
Dr. Mark Goulston, Best Selling Author (S3E7)
June 26, 2019 15:55 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBKison speaks with Dr. Mark Goulston on the benefits of practicing empathy for more successful M&A, specifically to improve value creation and productivity post-close.
The Power of Empathy in M&A
June 26, 2019 15:55 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MBKison speaks with Dr. Mark Goulston on the benefits of practicing empathy for more successful M&A, specifically to improve value creation and productivity post-close.
The Importance of Conducting Cultural Assessments
June 12, 2019 14:12 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode, Kison speaks with Dawn White, an M&A Integration Manager at Corning. Dawn explains the importance of conducting cultural assessments during M&A transactions and explores how these assessments can lead to stronger deal outcomes, increased value creation and an overall happier and more productive workforce.
Dawn White, M&A Integration Manager at Corning (S3E6)
June 12, 2019 14:12 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this episode, Kison speaks with Dawn White, an M&A Integration Manager at Corning. Dawn explains the importance of conducting cultural assessments during M&A transactions and explores how these assessments can lead to stronger deal outcomes, increased value creation and an overall happier and more productive workforce.
25. The Importance of Conducting Cultural Assessments
June 12, 2019 14:12 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode, Kison speaks with Dawn White, an M&A Integration Manager at Corning. Dawn explains the importance of conducting cultural assessments during M&A transactions and explores how these assessments can lead to stronger deal outcomes, increased value creation and an overall happier and more productive workforce.
Richard Kasperowski, Harvard Instructor (S3E5)
May 29, 2019 16:11 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHarvard instructor, author and speaker, Richard Kasperowski, discusses how to build and maintain high-performing teams in any industry.
24. How to Enable a High Performing Deal Team
May 29, 2019 16:11 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHarvard instructor, author and speaker, Richard Kasperowski, discusses how to build and maintain high-performing teams in any industry.
How to Enable a High Performing Deal Team
May 29, 2019 16:11 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHarvard instructor, author and speaker, Richard Kasperowski, discusses how to build and maintain high-performing teams in any industry.
An Agile Gorilla’s Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions
May 16, 2019 14:42 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Founding Partners of the M&A advisory firm, Agile Gorilla, discuss their agile, modern approach to deal and integration management.
Ben de Haldevang and David Boyd, Founding Partners of Agile Gorilla (S3E4)
May 16, 2019 14:42 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe Founding Partners of the M&A advisory firm, Agile Gorilla, discuss their agile, modern approach to deal and integration management.
23. An Agile Gorilla’s Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions
May 16, 2019 14:42 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Founding Partners of the M&A advisory firm, Agile Gorilla, discuss their agile, modern approach to deal and integration management.
Nitin Kumar, M&A Operating Executive and Management Consultant (S3E3)
May 01, 2019 17:52 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBNitin Kumar, a seasoned C-level operating executive and management consultant in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sector, discusses how to create integration strategies better suited to modern business environments.
Integration Strategies Suited for Modern Business Landscapes
May 01, 2019 17:52 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBNitin Kumar, a seasoned C-level operating executive and management consultant in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sector, discusses how to create integration strategies better suited to modern business environments.
22. Integration Strategies Suited for Modern Business Landscapes
May 01, 2019 17:52 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBNitin Kumar, a seasoned C-level operating executive and management consultant in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sector, discusses how to create integration strategies better suited to modern business environments.
Al Ansari, Senior M&A Divestiture Advisor at Cisco (S3E2)
April 18, 2019 14:56 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MBAl Ansari, a veteran divestiture and integration advisor currently assisting Cisco with the development of their divestiture methodology, discusses the strategies, decisions and planning behind divestitures.
A Guide to Planning Successful Divestitures
April 18, 2019 14:56 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBAl Ansari, a veteran divestiture and integration advisor currently assisting Cisco with the development of their divestiture methodology, discusses the strategies, decisions and planning behind divestitures.
21. A Guide to Planning Successful Divestitures
April 18, 2019 14:56 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBAl Ansari, a veteran divestiture and integration advisor currently assisting Cisco with the development of their divestiture methodology, discusses the strategies, decisions and planning behind divestitures.
20. How to Implement an Agile Approach into M&A
April 03, 2019 15:30 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this podcast, Kison interviews James Harris, Principal of Corporate Development Integration at Google. They explore the ways in which deal practitioners can implement a more Agile approach to each step of M&A, from due diligence to integration.
James Harris, Principle of Corporate Development at Google (S3E1)
April 03, 2019 15:30 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBIn this podcast, James Harris explores the ways in which deal practitioners can implement a more Agile approach to each step of M&A, from due diligence to integration.
How to Implement an Agile Approach into M&A
April 03, 2019 15:30 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this podcast, Kison interviews James Harris, Principal of Corporate Development Integration at Google. They explore the ways in which deal practitioners can implement a more Agile approach to each step of M&A, from due diligence to integration.
Joseph Feldman, President of Joseph Feldman Associates (S2E9)
July 19, 2018 14:08 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisition strategies, diligence checklists, company inconsistencies, and post-close surprises.
Creating Corporate Development Acquisition Strategies
July 19, 2018 14:08 - 33 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisition strategies, diligence checklists, company inconsistencies, and post-close surprises.
19. Creating Corporate Development Acquisition Strategies
July 19, 2018 14:08 - 33 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisition strategies, diligence checklists, company inconsistencies, and post-close surprises.
Judah Karkowsky, SVP Corporate & Business Development at Cengage (S2E8)
July 12, 2018 17:25 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBIn this episode, Kyson interviews corporate and business development consultant Judah Karkowsky. They discuss the best ways to approach cultural integration, handling ownership issues, the surprises you can find during preliminary due diligence, international entities’ approach on diligence, being transparent with employees during an integration, and confidential data protection.
Best Ways to Approach Cultural Integration
July 12, 2018 17:25 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews corporate and business development consultant Judah Karkowsky. They discuss the best ways to approach cultural integration, handling ownership issues, the surprises you can find during preliminary due diligence, international entities’ approach on diligence, being transparent with employees during an integration, and confidential data protection.
18. Best Ways to Approach Cultural Integration
July 12, 2018 17:25 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews corporate and business development consultant Judah Karkowsky. They discuss the best ways to approach cultural integration, handling ownership issues, the surprises you can find during preliminary due diligence, international entities’ approach on diligence, being transparent with employees during an integration, and confidential data protection.
M&A in the Technology Industry
June 25, 2018 19:45 - 52 minutes - 76.7 MBIn this episode, Kison asks Paul Weiskopf, a professional who has worked over 25 years with companies in the technology industry such as Hewlett Packard, Adobe Systems and smaller companies, about his professional experience on M&A. Weiskopf shares his knowledge about strategy common errors that lead companies to failure and about the best ways to build integration plans for acquisition teams.
Paul Weiskopf, SVP Corporate Development at Domo, Inc. (S2E7)
June 25, 2018 19:45 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBIn this episode, Kison asks Paul Weiskopf, a professional who has worked over 25 years with companies in the technology industry such as Hewlett Packard, Adobe Systems and smaller companies, about his professional experience on M&A. Weiskopf shares his knowledge about strategy common errors that lead companies to failure and about the best ways to build integration plans for acquisition teams.
17. M&A in the Technology Industry
June 25, 2018 19:45 - 52 minutes - 76.7 MBIn this episode, Kison asks Paul Weiskopf, a professional who has worked over 25 years with companies in the technology industry such as Hewlett Packard, Adobe Systems and smaller companies, about his professional experience on M&A. Weiskopf shares his knowledge about strategy common errors that lead companies to failure and about the best ways to build integration plans for acquisition teams.
M&A, Due Diligence, and Integration from an Attorney's Point of View
June 12, 2018 17:35 - 49 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews mergers and acquisitions attorney Luke Fedlam, who shares his knowledge on working with and outside counsel, representing the seller, sending letters of intent, setting up a financial plan, and how to transaction showstoppers beforehand. 00.00 / 05.00 / help from the outside council 05.00 / due diligence and letters of intent, bankers 10.00 / 15.000 timeline and risks, showstoppers 15.00 / 20.00 renegotiating terms 20.00 / 25.00 renegotiation purc...
Luke Fedlam, Attorney at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP (S2E6)
June 12, 2018 17:35 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews mergers and acquisitions attorney Luke Fedlam, who shares his knowledge on working with and outside counsel, representing the seller, sending letters of intent, setting up a financial plan, and how to transaction showstoppers beforehand. 00.00 / 05.00 / help from the outside council 05.00 / due diligence and letters of intent, bankers 10.00 / 15.000 timeline and risks, showstoppers 15.00 / 20.00 renegotiating terms 20.00 / 25.00 renegotiation purc...
16. M&A, Due Diligence, and Integration from an Attorney's Point of View
June 12, 2018 17:35 - 49 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews mergers and acquisitions attorney Luke Fedlam, who shares his knowledge on working with and outside counsel, representing the seller, sending letters of intent, setting up a financial plan, and how to transaction showstoppers beforehand. 00.00 / 05.00 / help from the outside council 05.00 / due diligence and letters of intent, bankers 10.00 / 15.000 timeline and risks, showstoppers 15.00 / 20.00 renegotiating terms 20.00 / 25.00 renegotiation purc...
Armando Biondi, Co-founder of AdEspresso (S2E5)
June 05, 2018 15:31 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews Armando Biondi, Co-founder and COO for AdEspresso. Biondi shares his personal experience on the AdEspresso and Hootsuite merger. They discuss selling, communication during the integration process, and negotiating.
The Importance of Communication, Due Diligence and Post-Closing Integration
June 05, 2018 15:31 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews Armando Biondi, Co-founder and COO for AdEspresso. Biondi shares his personal experience on the AdEspresso and Hootsuite merger. They discuss selling, communication during the integration process, and negotiating.
15. The Importance of Communication, Due Diligence and Post-Closing Integration
June 05, 2018 15:31 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, Kison interviews Armando Biondi, Co-founder and COO for AdEspresso. Biondi shares his personal experience on the AdEspresso and Hootsuite merger. They discuss selling, communication during the integration process, and negotiating.