M&A Science

Juan Guillermo Castaneda , former Senior Advisor to  SKG CEO (LSEG: SKG) This episode is sponsored by the M&A Science Academy, DealRoom, and FirmRoom. To join our growing online community of M&A practitioners, visit www.mascience.com/academy .  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 facilitate your next deal at htt...

Scott Crofton , Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Too often, M&A involves a larger entity acquiring a smaller business. Only a few believe that a merger of equal can be possible, especially considering the power struggle between the two companies. However, a merger of equals can be a powerful strategy that could unlock tremendous value and opportunities for growth if done right.  In this episode...

Brian Matthews , CEO at ITEL In today's highly competitive business landscape, companies are constantly looking for ways to enhance their capabilities and maintain their edge. With so many competitors in the market, how can a company stand out and reduce customer churn?  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Brian Matthews, CEO at ITEL, discusses his value chain ecosystem approach that can d...

Joe Covey , a serial CEO and acquirer, and investor since 1992.  Matthew Davidge , the co-owner of the NBC Affiliate WVNC (Watertown, NY) and several other stations around the country. In big companies, some business units may not perform well and might be overlooked. It can be helpful for the company to find a more suitable owner for these units. At the same time, buyers can take advantage of the...

Andrew Morbitzer , VP/Head of Corporate Development at Typeform There are many different reasons why companies buy other entities. Traditionally, acquirers have focused more on the financial aspect of the target company. However, experience have shown that not all acquisitions are the same, and must be executed properly against their strategy.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andrew Mo...

Nate Lemmerman , Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Cast & Crew To perform M&A at the highest level, an ever-evolving M&A function is necessary. Organizations must focus on refining their strategies, processes, and team dynamics to ensure they can effectively navigate the complexities of each deal. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Nate Lemmerman, Senior Vice President of Co...

Ritika Butani , Head of Corporate Development at Toast   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 Deal...

Finn Haley , SVP, Corporate Development at Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) 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 proce...

Mark Legaspi , Director, Legal - Corporate at LinkedIn Hello M&A Friends, if you're looking to improve your in-house training, we have corporate training plans provided through M&A Science Academy . Give your team members access to the best in class courses, templates, and networking opportunities in the industry. Our academy was designed to lead practitioners with the outdo with the M&A practices...

David Hindley , VP of Corp Dev at Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK ) 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 manage each stage of the deal process? See how...

Staci van Schagen , Head of M&A Integration & Disentanglement at Philips This episode is sponsored by FirmRoom, the fastest virtual data room used to get deals done. Leave the pay-per-page world behind by going to  https://firmroom.com/ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:40 Running global Integrations 08:08 Adapting to different cultures 09:37 Fostering safety in IMO 11:31 Continuous Improvement 13...

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...