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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183. Building an Exit Path
September 19, 2022 05:03 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBTouraj Parang, President & COO of Serve Robotics Selling a business is a difficult task that requires a lot of planning and preparation. However, most entrepreneurs refuse to entertain the idea of a sale until it is too late. The best time to plan an exit is when times are good, not in a desperate situation. The longer the prep time, the higher chances of success. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Touraj Parang, President & COO of Serve Robotics, discusses how to build an exit...
Building an Exit Path
September 19, 2022 05:03 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBTouraj Parang, President & COO of Serve Robotics Selling a business is a difficult task that requires a lot of planning and preparation. However, most entrepreneurs refuse to entertain the idea of a sale until it is too late. The best time to plan an exit is when times are good, not in a desperate situation. The longer the prep time, the higher chances of success. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Touraj Parang, President & COO of Serve Robotics, discusses how to build an exit...
182. Developing an M&A Thesis
September 15, 2022 04:59 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBSiran Tanielyan, SVP, Corporate Development at Paramount (NYSE: PGRE) Every company wants to evolve and grow its business, and M&A is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to grow. If done correctly, M&A can transform an organization overnight but there must be a sound M&A thesis. Without an M&A thesis, acquirers might end up wasting time, money, and opportunities. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Siran Tanielyan, SVP, Corporate Development at Paramount, talks about devel...
Developing an M&A Thesis
September 15, 2022 04:59 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBSiran Tanielyan, SVP, Corporate Development at Paramount (NYSE: PGRE) Every company wants to evolve and grow its business, and M&A is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to grow. If done correctly, M&A can transform an organization overnight but there must be a sound M&A thesis. Without an M&A thesis, acquirers might end up wasting time, money, and opportunities. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Siran Tanielyan, SVP, Corporate Development at Paramount, talks about devel...
Leadership Alignment and GTM Strategy for Successful Deals
September 12, 2022 04:59 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBCole Breidenbach, VP, M&A Integration & Strategic Initiatives at Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) Leadership alignment is one of the most underrated aspects of M&A. But without leadership alignment, there will be confusion regarding what the company will represent post-close and what needs to be integrated. The company will be left with an inconsistent narrative and messaging, which leads to retention issues. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Cole Breidenbach, VP, M&A Integration & Strateg...
181. Leadership Alignment and GTM Strategy for Successful Deals
September 12, 2022 04:59 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBCole Breidenbach, VP, M&A Integration & Strategic Initiatives at Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) Leadership alignment is one of the most underrated aspects of M&A. But without leadership alignment, there will be confusion regarding what the company will represent post-close and what needs to be integrated. The company will be left with an inconsistent narrative and messaging, which leads to retention issues. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Cole Breidenbach, VP, M&A Integration & Strateg...
Growing Beyond M&A
September 08, 2022 05:01 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBChristina Ungaro, VP, Head of Corporate Development at Wind River Corporate development is more than just doing M&A. Sometimes, acquiring a company isn't the best way to achieve the organization's growth strategy. There are a variety of approaches to accelerating a business that require extra analysis and planning. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Christina Ungaro, VP, Head of Corporate Development at Wind River, talks about growing beyond M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlo...
180. Growing Beyond M&A
September 08, 2022 05:01 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBChristina Ungaro, VP, Head of Corporate Development at Wind River Corporate development is more than just doing M&A. Sometimes, acquiring a company isn't the best way to achieve the organization's growth strategy. There are a variety of approaches to accelerating a business that require extra analysis and planning. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Christina Ungaro, VP, Head of Corporate Development at Wind River, talks about growing beyond M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlo...
179. How to Stand Up an IMO Function
September 05, 2022 04:59 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBJoshua Zatkin-Steres, Head of M&A Integration at Zuora NYSE: ZUO Integration is one of the most challenging and crucial parts of M&A. It requires a complete understanding of the parent company and the newly acquired business. If done right, it will allow acquirers to capture intended synergies and maximize the value of their transaction. It is why having a dedicated integration function can be extremely valuable to an organization. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joshua Zatk...
How to Stand Up an IMO Function
September 05, 2022 04:59 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBJoshua Zatkin-Steres, Head of M&A Integration at Zuora NYSE: ZUO Integration is one of the most challenging and crucial parts of M&A. It requires a complete understanding of the parent company and the newly acquired business. If done right, it will allow acquirers to capture intended synergies and maximize the value of their transaction. It is why having a dedicated integration function can be extremely valuable to an organization. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joshua Zatk...
Secrets to Building an M&A Function
September 01, 2022 04:59 - 45 minutes - 63 MBBani Bedi, SVP, Head of Corporate Development, Strategy and Monetization at Smartsheet M&A is one of the most powerful tools to transform your business instantly. If done right, your organization will reach new heights that otherwise would not have been possible. But before you can reap its benefits, you must build a good M&A function. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Bani Bedi, SVP, Head of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Monetization at Smartsheet, shares the secret...
178. Secrets to Building an M&A Function
September 01, 2022 04:59 - 45 minutes - 63 MBBani Bedi, SVP, Head of Corporate Development, Strategy and Monetization at Smartsheet M&A is one of the most powerful tools to transform your business instantly. If done right, your organization will reach new heights that otherwise would not have been possible. But before you can reap its benefits, you must build a good M&A function. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Bani Bedi, SVP, Head of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Monetization at Smartsheet, shares the secret...
Financial Diligence in M&A
August 29, 2022 04:54 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBAmr Abdelaziz, Senior Director, M&A Finance at Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) Finance is arguably the most critical part of the due diligence process. Almost every transaction comes down to the numbers unless it's a pure IP deal. Conducting effective financial diligence in M&A is crucial to every acquisition's success. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Amr Abdelaziz, Senior Director, M&A Finance at Equinix, talks about financial diligence in M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlock over...
177. Financial Diligence in M&A
August 29, 2022 04:54 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBAmr Abdelaziz, Senior Director, M&A Finance at Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) Finance is arguably the most critical part of the due diligence process. Almost every transaction comes down to the numbers unless it's a pure IP deal. Conducting effective financial diligence in M&A is crucial to every acquisition's success. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Amr Abdelaziz, Senior Director, M&A Finance at Equinix, talks about financial diligence in M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlock over...
Developing Strategy with Business Leaders
August 25, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBMichael McDonald, Director, Strategy at Koch Engineered Solutions Strategy is a crucial part of an M&A. Without it, acquirers may end up purchasing companies that compromise their time and resources. A good strategy shapes how to approach a target company, the questions to ask during diligence, and how to integrate the newly acquired business. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael McDonald, Director, Strategy at Koch Engineered Solutions, talks about developing strategi...
176. Developing Strategy with Business Leaders
August 25, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBMichael McDonald, Director, Strategy at Koch Engineered Solutions Strategy is a crucial part of an M&A. Without it, acquirers may end up purchasing companies that compromise their time and resources. A good strategy shapes how to approach a target company, the questions to ask during diligence, and how to integrate the newly acquired business. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael McDonald, Director, Strategy at Koch Engineered Solutions, talks about developing strategi...
How to Compete in a Competitive M&A Market
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBTyler Rodewald, Vice President, M&A at EIS Holdings In M&A, most acquirers don't like a competitive process. Auctions can drive higher prices, shorten the diligence process, and increase uncertainty. However, competitive processes are almost inevitable as sellers are looking to maximize the value of their company. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Tyler Rodewald, VP, M&A at EIS Holdings, talks about how to compete in a competitive M&A process. Liked today's episode? Unlock...
175. How to Compete in a Competitive M&A Market
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBTyler Rodewald, Vice President, M&A at EIS Holdings In M&A, most acquirers don't like a competitive process. Auctions can drive higher prices, shorten the diligence process, and increase uncertainty. However, competitive processes are almost inevitable as sellers are looking to maximize the value of their company. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Tyler Rodewald, VP, M&A at EIS Holdings, talks about how to compete in a competitive M&A process. Liked today's episode? Unlock...
Capturing Revenue Synergies
August 18, 2022 04:59 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBJoe Heel, Chief Revenue Officer at Zebra Technologies Revenue synergies are one of the most challenging metrics to achieve during integration, but are also the primary reason companies buy businesses. It's safe to say that many transactions fail to realize their intended value. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joe Heel, Chief Revenue Officer at Zebra Technologies, talks about capturing revenue synergies. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A...
174. Capturing Revenue Synergies
August 18, 2022 04:59 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBJoe Heel, Chief Revenue Officer at Zebra Technologies Revenue synergies are one of the most challenging metrics to achieve during integration, but are also the primary reason companies buy businesses. It's safe to say that many transactions fail to realize their intended value. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joe Heel, Chief Revenue Officer at Zebra Technologies, talks about capturing revenue synergies. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A...
Architecting Communications for Successful Integration
August 15, 2022 04:57 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBEmma Barton, Director, Alliance and Integration Management at AstraZeneca AZN (NASDAQ) Deal failure can often be tied back to a lack of communication and collaboration. Teams often work in silos which results in inefficiencies and a poor employee experience. However, smooth transaction workflows are possible, and with increased deal success, with the proper framework. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Emma Barton, Director, Alliance and Integration Management at AstraZeneca, ...
173. Architecting Communications for Successful Integration
August 15, 2022 04:57 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBEmma Barton, Director, Alliance and Integration Management at AstraZeneca AZN (NASDAQ) Deal failure can often be tied back to a lack of communication and collaboration. Teams often work in silos which results in inefficiencies and a poor employee experience. However, smooth transaction workflows are possible, and with increased deal success, with the proper framework. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Emma Barton, Director, Alliance and Integration Management at AstraZeneca, ...
Risk Allocation Between Signing and Closing an M&A Deal
August 11, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBBrett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC In M&A, time is the enemy. The longer a deal takes to close, the more risks it poses for both parties. Both the buyer and the seller need to understand the deal risks and how to mitigate them. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Brett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC, talks about risk allocation between signing and closing an M&A deal. Liked today's...
172. Risk Allocation Between Signing and Closing an M&A Deal
August 11, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBBrett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC In M&A, time is the enemy. The longer a deal takes to close, the more risks it poses for both parties. Both the buyer and the seller need to understand the deal risks and how to mitigate them. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Brett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC, talks about risk allocation between signing and closing an M&A deal. Liked today's...
171. Working with Legal to Dial in Your M&A Strategy
August 08, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBFelipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna NASDAQ: MRNA We all know it's impossible to do M&A without lawyers. But the question is, how early should lawyers be involved in a transaction? Understanding what lawyers do is crucial to answering this question. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Felipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna, discusses the importance of lawyers in M&A and their role throughout the deal lifecycle. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taugh...
Working with Legal to Dial in Your M&A Strategy
August 08, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBFelipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna NASDAQ: MRNA We all know it's impossible to do M&A without lawyers. But the question is, how early should lawyers be involved in a transaction? Understanding what lawyers do is crucial to answering this question. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Felipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna, discusses the importance of lawyers in M&A and their role throughout the deal lifecycle. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taugh...
170. Challenges of Go-To-Market Integration
August 04, 2022 05:02 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBMassimo Malizia, Director of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco Systems More often than not, M&A involves go-to-market integration. After all, companies are bought to achieve revenue synergies in new markets. Getting the GTM integration just right should be a top priority. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Massimo Malizia, Director of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco Systems, talks about the challenges of go-to-market integration and how to make it more succe...
Challenges of Go-To-Market Integration
August 04, 2022 05:02 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBMassimo Malizia, Director of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco Systems More often than not, M&A involves go-to-market integration. After all, companies are bought to achieve revenue synergies in new markets. Getting the GTM integration just right should be a top priority. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Massimo Malizia, Director of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco Systems, talks about the challenges of go-to-market integration and how to make it more succe...
How to Scale Your Corporate Development Function
August 01, 2022 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBSaurabh Tejwani, Vice President, Corporate Development and Business Operations at GoPuff. The corporate development function is crucial to a company's growth, and is primarily focused on strategic decisions to achieve inorganic growth. The more activity, the bigger the function should be. But scaling is not always easy, especially the first time around. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Saurabh Tejwani, Vice President, Corporate Development and Business Operations at GoPuff, t...
169. How to Scale Your Corporate Development Function
August 01, 2022 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBSaurabh Tejwani, Vice President, Corporate Development and Business Operations at GoPuff. The corporate development function is crucial to a company's growth, and is primarily focused on strategic decisions to achieve inorganic growth. The more activity, the bigger the function should be. But scaling is not always easy, especially the first time around. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Saurabh Tejwani, Vice President, Corporate Development and Business Operations at GoPuff, t...
Buying Public Companies
July 26, 2022 18:59 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBPranjal Gambhir, and Doretta Mistras, Managing Director - Global Investment Banking, Healthcare at Citi The M&A process varies when dealing with a public vs private company. To many, acquiring a public company is more ideal. First-time acquirers need to be aware of the differences between acquiring a public company and acquiring a private company. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Pranjal Gambhir and Doretta Mistras, both Managing Directors, Global Investment Banking, Healthca...
168. Buying Public Companies
July 26, 2022 18:59 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBPranjal Gambhir, and Doretta Mistras, Managing Director - Global Investment Banking, Healthcare at Citi The M&A process varies when dealing with a public vs private company. To many, acquiring a public company is more ideal. First-time acquirers need to be aware of the differences between acquiring a public company and acquiring a private company. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Pranjal Gambhir and Doretta Mistras, both Managing Directors, Global Investment Banking, Healthca...
167. How to Execute an Integration Plan (Day1)
July 18, 2022 05:01 - 40 minutes - 56 MBGene Hugh, Chief Financial Officer at Procure Analytics, and John Morada, COO at M&A Science + DealRoom. Day one is a monumental day for acquirers. All cuffs are off, and the target company has an official new owner. How well the acquired business is integrated will determine the transaction's success and the realized value. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Gene Hugh, Chief Financial Officer at Procure Analytics, and John Morada, COO at M&A Science + DealRoom, will d...
How to Execute an Integration Plan (Day1)
July 18, 2022 05:01 - 40 minutes - 56 MBGene Hugh, Chief Financial Officer at Procure Analytics, and John Morada, COO at M&A Science + DealRoom. Day one is a monumental day for acquirers. All cuffs are off, and the target company has an official new owner. How well the acquired business is integrated will determine the transaction's success and the realized value. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Gene Hugh, Chief Financial Officer at Procure Analytics, and John Morada, COO at M&A Science + DealRoom, will d...
166. The Process of Change Management in M&A
July 11, 2022 05:01 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBMichael DeVita, Business Value Advisor at Salesforce Change management is one of the most crucial parts of M&A. When you don't plan for it; value creation is in jeopardy.. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael DeVita, Business Value Advisor at Salesforce, talks about the change management process in M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A practitioners by joining the M&A Science Academy. Use code “podcast” on the sign-up page for a 20...
The Process of Change Management in M&A
July 11, 2022 05:01 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBMichael DeVita, Business Value Advisor at Salesforce Change management is one of the most crucial parts of M&A. When you don't plan for it; value creation is in jeopardy.. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael DeVita, Business Value Advisor at Salesforce, talks about the change management process in M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A practitioners by joining the M&A Science Academy. Use code “podcast” on the sign-up page for a 20...
165. Divestitures from a Legal Perspective
July 04, 2022 05:01 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBAndrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell Divesting a business is never easy. And while corporate development plays a huge role in the preparation, the legal team also plays a crucial role. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer, and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, talks about what a divestiture looks like from a legal perspective. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top...
Divestitures from a Legal Perspective
July 04, 2022 05:01 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBAndrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell Divesting a business is never easy. And while corporate development plays a huge role in the preparation, the legal team also plays a crucial role. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer, and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, talks about what a divestiture looks like from a legal perspective. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top...
164. Sourcing Companies that are Not for Sale
June 27, 2022 05:01 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBRishabh Mishra, Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Infostretch. Traditionally, corporate development sources deals by looking for willing sellers. While that is an excellent way to find initiate M&A, there are alternative options. Companies that are looking for buyers have been dressed up for sale and are under-invested for profit maximization and growth. Buying growth companies in their raw state can end up being a more lucrative acquisition. In this episode of the...
Sourcing Companies that are Not for Sale
June 27, 2022 05:01 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBRishabh Mishra, Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Infostretch. Traditionally, corporate development sources deals by looking for willing sellers. While that is an excellent way to find initiate M&A, there are alternative options. Companies that are looking for buyers have been dressed up for sale and are under-invested for profit maximization and growth. Buying growth companies in their raw state can end up being a more lucrative acquisition. In this episode of the...
163. Effective Deal Sourcing Through Market Mapping
June 20, 2022 05:02 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBSabeeh Khan, Director of Corporate Development at Infoblox NYSE (BLOX) Reactive M&A is a great way to become distracted, go after unproductive deals, and tie up internal resources. If you want to do effective M&A, you have to be proactive. M&A is a great tool to have and should be a part of your growth strategy. So, how do you find target companies? In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Sabeeh Khan, Director of Corporate Development at Infoblox, talks about how to effectivel...
Effective Deal Sourcing Through Market Mapping
June 20, 2022 05:02 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBSabeeh Khan, Director of Corporate Development at Infoblox NYSE (BLOX) Reactive M&A is a great way to become distracted, go after unproductive deals, and tie up internal resources. If you want to do effective M&A, you have to be proactive. M&A is a great tool to have and should be a part of your growth strategy. So, how do you find target companies? In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Sabeeh Khan, Director of Corporate Development at Infoblox, talks about how to effectivel...
162. The Basics of Sell-Side M&A
June 13, 2022 06:04 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBAdam Coffey, Founding Partner of CEO Advisory Guru LLC. Selling a business is an extremely significant event in a business owner’s life. The decision to sell is life-changing for entrepreneurs, and not just financially. Owners need to be prepared and educated before putting their company up for sale. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of CEO Advisory Guru LLC, discusses the basics of sell-side M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 course...
The Basics of Sell-Side M&A
June 13, 2022 06:04 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBAdam Coffey, Founding Partner of CEO Advisory Guru LLC. Selling a business is an extremely significant event in a business owner’s life. The decision to sell is life-changing for entrepreneurs, and not just financially. Owners need to be prepared and educated before putting their company up for sale. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of CEO Advisory Guru LLC, discusses the basics of sell-side M&A. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 course...
How to Source Deals and Build Your Pipeline
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBJeremy Segal, Executive Vice President Corporate Development at Progress NASDAQ: PRGS Corporate development teams are tasked with finding potential M&A targets. And while that may sound fun and exciting, deals don’t just fall out of the sky. Any serious acquirer knows that inbound deals are not always the best way to get leads. Proactively sourcing deals is the best way to approach M&A. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Jeremy Segal, EVP, Corporate Development at Progress, t...
161. How to Source Deals and Build Your Pipeline
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBJeremy Segal, Executive Vice President Corporate Development at Progress NASDAQ: PRGS Corporate development teams are tasked with finding potential M&A targets. And while that may sound fun and exciting, deals don’t just fall out of the sky. Any serious acquirer knows that inbound deals are not always the best way to get leads. Proactively sourcing deals is the best way to approach M&A. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Jeremy Segal, EVP, Corporate Development at Progress, t...
160. How M&A Strategy Evolves in Education Technology
May 30, 2022 04:10 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBTom Horton, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Kaplan, Inc. Online education is not new. Back in 2010, Kaplan University already had 75,000 students in its online higher education program. It grew rapidly and was highly profitable since online schools have lower costs than face-to-face campus delivery-based education. But because of the pandemic, the entire educational sector was forced to shift in this direction, increasing competition. There has been a 40% incr...
How M&A Strategy Evolves in Education Technology
May 30, 2022 04:10 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBTom Horton, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Kaplan, Inc. Online education is not new. Back in 2010, Kaplan University already had 75,000 students in its online higher education program. It grew rapidly and was highly profitable since online schools have lower costs than face-to-face campus delivery-based education. But because of the pandemic, the entire educational sector was forced to shift in this direction, increasing competition. There has been a 40% incr...
159. From Accounting to an M&A Career
May 23, 2022 04:05 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBKayla Davis, Vice President, Head of M&A at ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) M&A is a fascinating career path, and traditionally there are a only few entry points. Banking roles are the most common entry point to M&A, but recently, we have seen an increase in practitioners coming from different backgrounds. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Kayla Davis, Vice President, Head of M&A at ABM Industries, talks about how she transitioned from accounting to an M&A career. Things you will le...
From Accounting to an M&A Career
May 23, 2022 04:05 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBKayla Davis, Vice President, Head of M&A at ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) M&A is a fascinating career path, and traditionally there are a only few entry points. Banking roles are the most common entry point to M&A, but recently, we have seen an increase in practitioners coming from different backgrounds. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Kayla Davis, Vice President, Head of M&A at ABM Industries, talks about how she transitioned from accounting to an M&A career. Things you will le...