The Deal by S&P Global

Union Square chairman Carter McClelland and head of AI strategy Gelila Bekele discuss how AI has reshaped software valuations, diligence and PE exits.

Frantisek Bostl, founder and investor at Starteepo, discussed the Czech firm’s catalyst-driven investment strategy as well as its campaign urging printing and digital documents company Xerox to increase transparency and consider strategic options for its Xerox Financial Services unit.

Ropes & Gray M&A partner Jackie Cohen discusses how she's managed her career, what she enjoys about the job, and how she balances it with family and outside interests.

Cooley activism defense group chair Sean Brownridge discusses how AI is reshaping shareholder activism.

Cloverlay managing partner Jeff Collins discussed the firm’s investments in Care Bears intellectual property, music, Broadway rights, wireless spectrum and firefighting aircraft.

Proskauer M&A and PE partner Kris Herrmann discusses his career transitions and approach to building a practice. 

Moelis managing director Craig Wadler discusses M&A-driven activism, shareholder engagement, proxy settlements and more.

Melissa Sawyer, the co-head of M&A at Sullivan & Cromwell, talks about EQ and what she learned from leading the knowledge management function at S&C. 

Pedro Vaz, managing director at Charlesbank Capital Partners, discusses opportunities in digital infrastructure and IT services and AI's impact on software investing.

Penn law professor David Skeel discusses his new book on Puerto Rico's massive debt crisis and restructuring and the continuing Prepa bankruptcy.

Adam Turteltaub, the co-head of M&A at Willkie, talks about what he learned from his mentor Jack Nusbaum about how to hold a room. 

One Equity president Greg Belinfanti discusses the firm's carveout strategy, OEP IX deployment and expectations for a rebound in middle market M&A.

John Karageorge, head of S&P's activist defense surveillance group, discussed how corporations can identify activist accumulations before they become public. 

Bill McLaughlin, CEO of Thrive Networks, on the company's acquisition strategy, AI investments and vision for scaling the managed services provider.

Sabastian Niles, the president and chief legal officer at Salesforce, discusses AI adoption, legal innovation and his transition from Wachtell.

Robin Tsai, managing partner at VMG, discussed the firm's growth equity strategy, investment discipline and outlook for consumer M&A on Behind the Buyouts.

Andrew Milano, the co-lead of global M&A at Morgan Lewis, discusses starting practice in fall 2008 and his approach to management.

Adam Waglay, CEO and co-founder of Butterfly, discusses the firm's food-focused investment strategy, portfolio growth and outlook for food M&A.

Paul Crimmins, an M&A partner at Mayer Brown, discusses the similarities between pastoral and legal counseling and his approach to mentoring.  

Patrick Hughes, head of accounting services at Houlihan Lokey, discusses the rapid evolution of accounting firm M&A and the impact of AI on the profession. 

Madeline Lissner discusses her path to running Sotheby's global fine art division and how to approach collecting.

Glass Lewis president Diederik Timmer discusses the role of AI in proxy advisory services, evolving shareholder voting practices and the firm's customized voting policies.  

Chris Petrossian, co-head of consumer at Lincoln International, discusses the challenges facing consumer M&A, shifting investor priorities and the outlook for deal activity.

Alvarez & Marsal managing directors Annie Peabody and Jay Frankl discussed rising M&A activism, portfolio reviews and shareholder vulnerability.

Author Brendan Greeley discusses his new book 'The Almighty Dollar,' the often surprising story of a currency whose history dates to the 1520s.