Davis Thacker is the Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Development at Carta, overseeing Carta Ventures, corporate development, and business strategy. He leads M&A efforts, managing deal execution and integration to align with Carta’s growth strategy, while ensuring cultural and operational fit for acquired companies.
The M&A process is notoriously tricky—everyone loves talking about getting the deal done, but few focus on the real work that comes after. Integration, valuation shifts, and cultural alignment often prove to be the biggest roadblocks to a successful acquisition. How do you avoid the common pitfalls that derail so many deals post-close? In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Davis Thacker, Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Development at Carta, shares his expert strategies on executing successful M&A.