M&A Advisor Podcast

Welcome to the fireside chat series of the Deal Forum of the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit held on November 19 & 20 at the iconic New York Athletic Club in the heart of New York. For those who missed the event, this riveting podcast episode features a conversation between industry veterans Perry Mandarino, Co-Head of Investment Banking, Head of Restructuring, Senior Managing Director at B....

Welcome to the fireside chat series of the Deal Forum of the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit held on November 19 & 20 at the iconic New York Athletic Club in the heart of New York. For those who missed this event, this exclusive episode features two industry experts—Satish Raman, Chief Strategy Officer at Fractal AI, and Sohail Jooma, Co-Founder of Bomerge as they dive into the intersection o...

Missed the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit? Or just want to relive the insights? This fireside chat brings you Joele Frank, Managing Partner, and Arielle Rothstein, Partner at Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, as they unpack the biggest shifts in corporate governance from the Deal Forum at the iconic New York Athletic Club on November 20, 2024.In this episode, you’ll discover how retail inv...

Join Restructuring Pioneer Jay M. Goffman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Smith Goffman Partners as he sits down with host Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor as they merge hard-nosed business strategies with political reform insights. In this pivotal conversation, they reveal how rapid, prepackaged solutions and efficient reforms could tackle America’s staggering debt and streamline...

Border crackdowns, Supreme Court battles, and a no-nonsense approach to NATO—Trump 2.0 is making waves. Wilbur Ross, Former U. S. Secretary of Commerce, Investor, and Business Leader reveals the inside story on the biggest power moves yet. Subscribe now and join the conversation! Attention Bankruptcy and Restructuring Specialists! The M&A Advisor warmly invites you to join our industry experts...

LISTEN to our engaging discussion with esteemed guest Drew McManigle , a highly acclaimed restructuring expert and the Founder and CEO of MACCO Restructuring Group. Drew shares his journey to success, groundbreaking insights on government restructuring, and how applying Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) principles could help improve the nation's financial health. From tackling ineffic...

Want to succeed in middle-market M&A? Become part of the M&A powerhouse community with "Building an M&A Powerhouse: Strategies from ACG." This episode features ACG CEO Brent Baxter sharing insider strategies for networking, deal-making, and navigating the current market. Learn valuable strategies, best practices, and insider tips to achieve M&A success. Subscribe and join...

In this captivating episode from the M&A TV interview at the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit, host Roger Aguinaldo, Creator and CEO of The M&A Advisor, sits down with esteemed guest John S. Castle, President and CEO of Branford Castle Partners . They discuss the evolution of private equity, John’s father’s influential legacy, and how Branford Castle’s investment strategy continues to thri...

Welcome to the fireside chat series of the Deal Forum of the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit held on November 19 & 20 at the iconic New York Athletic Club in the heart of New York. For those who missed this event, listen to this exclusive episode featuring the fireside chat between  Leanna Haakons,  The M&A Advisor Deal Forum Emcee and Financial Journalist and  Bob Goldsmith , Founder and...

Welcome to the fireside chat series of the Deal Forum of the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit held on November 19 & 20 at the iconic New York Athletic Club in the heart of New York. For those who missed this event, join industry stalwarts Jack Butler, CEO and Founder at Birch Lake Holdings, L.P. and H. Rodgin Cohen, Sr. Chair at Sullivan & Cromwell as they explore the potential landscape o...

Welcome to the fireside chat series of the Deal Forum of the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit held on November 19 & 20 at the iconic New York Athletic Club in the heart of New York.   For those who missed this event, this podcast episode features  Leanna Haakons,  The M&A Advisor Deal Forum Emcee and Financial Journalist as she dives deep into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A...

Tune in to this insightful and engaging podcast episode featuring Leanna Haakons and Ricardo Lacerda, the dynamic CEO and Founding Partner at BR Partners Banco de Investimento S/A. Recorded during the fireside chat at the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 24 at the iconic New York Athletic Club, this conversation is packed with key takeaways to elevate your global dealmaking game....

Join PR powerhouse Joele Frank as she shares insights on leveraging digital tools, building a strong team culture, and navigating the evolving world of communications. From boosting shareholder engagement through social media to empowering young talents, Joele reveals how her firm thrives in today’s fast-paced industry. Plus, get expert tips on launching a career in PR and securing internships. Tu...

Tune in for an engaging fireside conversation featuring Osha Jha, CEO & Co-Founder at dClimate, and Frank Verbeek, Managing Partner and Founder at Improved Corporate Finance. They’ll explore the crucial intersection of climate tech and energy in "Investing in Tomorrow: Trends and Insights in Climate Tech." As M&A professionals navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, understanding these sect...

Tune in to an insightful and captivating fireside conversation in the Deal Forum of the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit last September 23 and 24 in the heart of New York, featuring Robert J. Strang, CEO of Investigative Management Group (a unit of Strang Hayes Holding Corp.), and guest speaker PJ Patel, President of Valuation Research Center (VRC). Together, they delve into the crucial topic...

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of leadership with industry experts Corey Massella of UHY and Jeff Johnson of Blackford Capital in a fireside chat session at the Deal Forum of the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit last September 23 and 24 in the heart of New York. Discover how mentorship, communication, and company culture are reshaping careers and organizations in tod...

Join Roger Aguinaldo as he sits down with Mitch Berlin, a trailblazer in M&A and a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, as Mitch shares his journey from rising star at EY to boardroom leader. In this candid conversation, Mitch discusses the evolving M&A landscape, the importance of mentorship, and how diversity and visible leadership drives talent retention but also builds a stronger,...

Welcome to "The Voice of Change," the podcast that dives deep into insights on the vital role of law and advocacy in shaping our democracy. Join us as we listen to the conversation with our esteemed guest speaker, Jon Henes, Founder and CEO of C Street Advisory Group. In each episode, we tackle pressing social issues through the lens of legal expertise, exploring the intersection of corporate gove...

Join Sonali Basak as she sits down in an insightful discussion with H. Rodgin Cohen, the "Titan of Transactional Practice" (source: Original Jurisdiction * ) during a fireside chat at the Deal Forum of the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking held on September 24 in the heart of New York. Stay tuned for invaluable insights as H. Rodgin Cohen shares his perspectives and expertise on banking mergers and ac...

Join Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor, as he hosts an insightful fireside chat with Jon Henes, the dynamic CEO and Founder of C Street, one of the nation’s premier firms specializing in restructuring, corporate governance, and crisis management. With a wealth of experience that includes serving as the National Finance Chair for Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2020 presidentia...

This short but insightful podcast episode was lifted from the fireside conversation between Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor and the King of Bankruptcy and United States Secretary of Commerce- Wilbur Louis Ross Jr. at the Deal Forum of the recently concluded 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit held on September 24 at the iconic New York Athletic Club. Tune in to gain valuab...

Join us for an inspiring episode as Roger Aguinaldo, Creator and CEO of The M&A Advisor, engages in an insightful conversation with Ricardo Lacerda, CEO and Founding Partner at BR Partners Banco de Investimento S/A, all set against the vibrant backdrop of São Paulo, Brazil. In this captivating discussion, we explore Ricardo’s remarkable career journey, from his early days in credit analysis to...

Tune into an engaging conversation between Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor, and Dara Shareef, Managing Partner at Benchmark International’s Tampa, Florida office. In this in-depth discussion, Dara shares the story of his impressive career trajectory, tracing his path from humble beginnings to achieving significant global M&A success with Benchmark International. Gain va...

Join us for an inspiring episode where Roger Aguinaldo, Creator and CEO of The M&A Advisor, engages in a compelling conversation with Paul Aversano, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal and recipient of the 2024 M&A Advisor Leadership Award. This discussion delves into Paul’s remarkable career journey, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to achieving notable success in global tran...

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Charles Botchway, the CEO of Madison Street Capital. Charles shares the beginning of his career journey, his company, and his extensive experience in both local and global M&A industry, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies that drive successful deals. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the world of M&A, this conv...