The M&A Science Podcast

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The Art of Executing Programmatic M&A
“You can get into trouble if you start relying on M&A as critical to your strategy… M&A is inherently difficult. I firmly believe that the vast majority of M&A is bad for buyers.”
Todd Henrich
SVP, Head of Corporate Development at Booking Holdings
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"Early and ongoing engagement is essential, not just for M&A compliance but for corporate legal compliance as a whole. Being a proactive business partner and knowing the intricacies of your business ensures smooth regulatory processes."
CHARLES WEBB
Lead Antitrust Counsel at FedEx
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“A lot of opportunities might not be immediately seen as unbound. Part of the acquirer's job is to recognize potential that others might not see and understand how it could become unbounded.”
Henry Ward
CEO at Carta
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Jun 26, 2019
Mark Goulston
Theory Y Aspirational Executive Coaching , President of Mark Goulston, M.D., Inc.
Strategy
Podcast
Jun 26, 2019
Kison 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.
Podcast
Jun 12, 2019
Dawn White
Manager of M&A Center of Excellence - Corporate Development, Program Manager / Change Management Lead (Temporary Special Assignment) at Corning Incorporated
Strategy
Diligence
Podcast
Jun 12, 2019
Kison speaks with Dawn White, an M&A Integration Manager at Corning. She describes how to best conduct and approach cultural assessments as well as common missteps she’s seen in the process and how to overcome them.
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May 29, 2019
Richard Kasperowski
Instructor at Harvard University, Author | Keynote Speaker | Teacher | Certified Agile Team Building™
Diligence
Integration
Podcast
May 29, 2019
On this episode Harvard instructor, author, and speaker, Richard Kasperowski, discusses how to build and maintain high-performing teams in any industry.
Podcast
May 16, 2019
Ben de Haldevang
Partner at The Agile Gorilla
David Boyd
Partner at The Agile Gorilla, Director of Boyd + Associates
Integration
Diligence
Podcast
May 16, 2019
Ben de Haldevang and David Boyd, Founding Partners of Agile Gorilla, discuss their modern, agile approach to deal and integration management. Through agile principles, such as backlogs and iterative learning cycles, Ben and David enable industry practitioners to conduct more successful, sustainable and equitable mergers and acquisitions.
Podcast
May 1, 2019
Nitin Kumar
Former CEO of Appnomic, Board Member at FortifID, Inc, and SmartBeings Inc
Integration
Podcast
May 1, 2019
Nitin 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.
Podcast
Apr 18, 2019
Al Ansari
Sr M&A Divestiture Advisor at Cisco
Divestiture
Podcast
Apr 18, 2019
Al 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.
Podcast
Apr 3, 2019
James Harris
Principal, Corporate Development Integration at Google
Strategy
Podcast
Apr 3, 2019
In 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.
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Sep 15, 2018
Sean Peace
Co-Founder CEO / CTO at Go Amenity, Founder - CEO at SongVest Records, Inc.
Divestiture
Podcast
Sep 15, 2018
On this episode Sean Peace, the founder of an auction marketplace for music royalty streams called Royalty Exchange, tells a captivating story about selling and exiting an unprofitable business in a unique niche.
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Jul 19, 2018
Joseph Feldman
Executive Vice President, North American Business Development
Strategy
Diligence
Podcast
Jul 19, 2018
Kison interviews business consultant Joseph Feldman, who works with middle-companies on acquisitions. In this podcast, Feldman discusses acquisition strategies, diligence checklists, company inconsistencies, and post-close surprises.
Podcast
Jun 12, 2018
Luke Fedlam
Partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Diligence
Integration
Podcast
Jun 12, 2018
Luke Fedlam, a mergers and acquisitions attorney, shares his knowledge on working with outside counsel, seller representation, LOIs, financial planning, and identifying showstoppers.‍‍
Podcast
Jun 9, 2018
John DeRusso
Director of Acquisition Integration at Cisco
Strategy
Integration
Podcast
Jun 9, 2018
In this episode, John DeRusso, director of corporate development integration at Cisco, explains that it is vitally important for the employees of an acquired company to feel understood and comfortable.
Podcast
Jun 5, 2018
Armando Biondi
Co-founder, and former COO of AdEspresso
Diligence
Integration
Podcast
Jun 5, 2018
In this episode, Armando Biondi, Co-founder, and COO of AdEspresso shares the communication and negotiation involved during Hootsuite's acquisition of AdEspresso.
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May 31, 2018
Ken Marlin
Founder/Managing Partner at Marlin & Associates and Author of The Marine Corps Way to Win on Wall Street
Strategy
Podcast
May 31, 2018
In this episode, Ken Marlin, author of The Marine Corps Way to Win on Wall Street and managing partner of the investment bank Marlin & Associates, ‍discusses advising buyers, business strategies, and setting clear business objectives. 
Podcast
Dec 11, 2017
Scott Hile
Vice President - Corporate Development at Enviva (NYSE: EVA)
Strategy
Diligence
Podcast
Dec 11, 2017
Kison speaks with Scott Hile, an experienced M&A professional as he shares his experiences from both sides of M&A, including common transaction concerns and challenges.
Podcast
Sep 15, 2017
Greg DellaFranco
Northrop Ventures & Partnerships at Northrop Grumman
Strategy
Diligence
Podcast
Sep 15, 2017
Greg DellaFranco, a Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Deloitte Consulting, shares his knowledge on M&A in the private equity realm.
Podcast
Sep 15, 2017
Vamsi Maddipatla
Chairman at Clinovo, LAXAI Life Sciences, OSR Infra
Strategy
Diligence
Podcast
Sep 15, 2017
Vamsi Maddipatla, the founder and president of LAXAI discusses his sell-side experience, how to wisely choose investments and post-deal integration.
Podcast
Sep 15, 2017
Paul Tennola
CFO of Paynet
Strategy
Podcast
Sep 15, 2017
Paul Tennola, CFO of Paynet and M&A corporate development professional of 29 years, shares his knowledge on bolt-on transactions as compared to new platforms.
Podcast
Jun 20, 2017
John DeRusso
Director of Acquisition Integration at Cisco
Diligence
Podcast
Jun 20, 2017
John Derusso, Director of Corporate Development Integration with Cisco Systems, discusses the importance of practicing empathy during M&A integration for more successful and productive outcomes.
Podcast
Mar 23, 2017
Jeremie Bacon
CEO, and co-founder of Chicago-based Synap Software Labs
Integration
Podcast
Mar 23, 2017
On this episode, Jeremie Bacon, CEO, and co-founder of Chicago-based Synap Software Labs, discusses the importance of truly considering cultural synergy when conducting M&A deals.
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Mar 14, 2017
Matt Gambs
Senior Vice President at Wintrust Financial
Diligence
Integration
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Mar 14, 2017
In this episode, Matt Gambs, ‎a Senior Vice President at Wintrust Financial, is very familiar with the community banking realm. In this podcast, Gambs gives advice on picking advisors and investments, and how to learn from failures in your career.
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