M&A Science

Jeff Wald , Co-founder of Bento Engine This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom.  To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy . Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout.  Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal process? See how DealRoom can facilitat...

Brent Campbell , Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at  Alight Solutions (NYSE: ALIT) This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom. To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy. Don't forget to use the code "podcast" at checkout. Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to man...

Klint Kendrick , HR and M&A Leader | Keynote Speaker | Author of the HR Practitioners Guides to Mergers & Acquisitions This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom.  To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy . Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout.  Ready to take your M&A to the next level with softwa...

PJ Patel , Co-CEO & Senior Managing Director at Valuation Research Corporation (VRC) This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom. To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy. Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout. Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the d...

Sam Youssef ,  Founder and CEO at Valsoft Corporation This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom. To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy. Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout. Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal process? See how DealRoom c...

Kevin Griffin , Executive Director, Corporate Development at JLL (NYSE: JLL) This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom. To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy. Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout. Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal proc...

Marilyne H. O'Hara , Global Head of M&A Integration at Block (NYSE: SQ) This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom.  To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy. Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout.  Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of the deal process...

Nadia Gil , Chief of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development at Brady (NYSE:BRC) This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom.  To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit https://www.mascience.com/academy . Don't forget to use code "podcast" at checkout.  Ready to take your M&A to the next level with software made to manage each stage of t...

Michael Farlekas is the CEO at E2open Have someone in mind that would be perfect to help build out a new on-demand talent service line at M&A Science? Reach out to Kison at kison@mascience.com   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:24 Background 04:58 14 transactions without a dedicated Corp Dev team 08:47 Networking and scoring the deals 14:34 The hunting part 20:45 Restructuring the busines...

Chris Evans is the former Head of Corporate Development Integration at Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Have someone in mind that would be perfect to help build out a new on-demand talent service line at M&A Science? Reach out to Kison at  kison@mascience.com EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Introduction 5:32 How Important is Day One 10:40 What happens on Day One 14:59 Integration North Star 16:25 What Success on D...

Sarah Thuo , Chief Operating Officer of IBM Sustainability Services As the business world shifts towards a more environmentally and socially conscious approach, the significance of sustainability in M&A has become increasingly prominent. In light of this, companies are now considering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives of their target companies before making any acquisitio...

Michael Nov , Head of Corporate Development & Chief of Staff to the CTO at OwnBackup M&A is a game-changing tool that can propel a company's growth several years ahead of schedule. However, for hyper-growth companies, M&A can also be a double-edged sword that leads to attrition and detracts from the core business objectives.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael Nov , Head of Corpor...

Pat Belotti , VP of Corporate Development Integration at  Zendesk . The go-to-market (GTM) integration strategy has a large impact on revenue generation and overall deal success. Integration can be very disruptive to the customers, but if done right, it can enhance the customer experience and acquisition results. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Pat Belotti , VP of Corporate Development...

Pat Belotti , VP of Corporate Development Integration at Zendesk M&A integration in tech has changed quite a bit over the last twenty years. Integration has evolved from integration volunteers, to large teams with detailed tracking, to dedicated teams and Agile approaches.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Pat Belotti , VP of Corporate Development Integration at Zendesk , delves into th...

Windy Nicholson , Technology Leader | Mergers and Acquisitions at Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) Acquisitions present unique challenges, but deal lifecycle processes can still be optimized for efficiency. Timeliness is a crucial factor in M&A, and the quicker a deal closes and integration is completed, the faster deal synergies can be achieved.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Windy Nicholson...

Andy Wijaya , Senior Director, M&A at KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) Managing a deal from start to finish requires a strategic approach and the ability to navigate the nuances of each phase.  In this 2-part episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andy Wijaya , Senior Director, M&A at KLA,  talks about managing deals from strategy to closing, and dives deep into key stages of acquisition. "This episode is sponsore...

Andy Wijaya , Senior Director, M&A at KLA ( NASDAQ: KLAC) Managing the multi-faceted process of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a daunting task, especially for those in charge of overseeing the entire process. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andy Wijaya , Senior Director of M&A at KLA, discusses how to manage deals from strategy to closing.  This episode is sponsored by our new p...

Yvanna Perez-Morel , Sr. Director of Corporate Development at Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) | Managing Director at Prisma Ventures Acquisitions are not the only way companies can achieve growth. Partnerships are a great way for organizations to grow their organic growth capabilities.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Yvanna Perez-Morel , Sr. Director of Corporate Development at Ulta Beauty...

Michael Frankel , Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital Establishing strong connections with a target company is essential in M&A. Securing deals can be challenging, but a strategic approach can result in mutually beneficial outcomes.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael Frankel , Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital , shares his approach to deal-making f...

Guy Fisher , Head of Corporate Development at Suncorp Group ( ASX: SUN) In order for an M&A process to be successful, there must be effective governance in place. Governance is used to manage risks, and ensure that key stakeholders are well-informed and able to provide appropriate oversight throughout a transaction.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Guy Fisher , Head of Corporate Develo...

Thomas Gorman , Strategy & Corporate Development at Pantheon Platform Mark Khavkin , CFO at Pantheon Platform Acquiring a company is complex and challenging, and in some instances, unnecessary. If buyers only need the people inside of a target company, they can do an acquihire instead of a traditional acquisition.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Thomas Gorman , Strategy & Corporate De...

Josh Holleman , Partner at Cooley LLP In recent years, there has been a surge in using reps & warranty insurance in M&A, especially in private deals. Buyers and sellers can save significant time and money using reps and warranties insurance. In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Josh Holleman , Partner at Cooley LLP , discusses how to approach reps and warranties insurance. This episode is s...

Ken Bond , Head of Corporate Development at Cetera Financial Group Before buyers and sellers agree to an LOI, there are many informal conversations that happen in the background. Buyers must carefully approach any informal conversations to avoid turning a buyer off while still securing the deal.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Ken Bond , Head of Corporate Development at Cetera Financi...

Gitanjali Pundir , Vice President, Global Corporate Development and M&A at Visa (NYSE: V) Today, more than 20 reps and warranty insurance companies exist. And unlike before, they are now willing to cover the entire suite of reps and warranties to replace the indemnification provisions in a traditional purchase agreement. So are they worth it? Should buyers consider reps and warranty insurance on a...

Jeremy Segal , Executive Vice President Corporate Development at Progress ( NASDAQ: PRGS) Deal origination requires a well-planned strategy, and starts with informal conversations with a potential target. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Jeremy Segal , Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Progress , discusses what happens from first conversations to LOI. This episode is...