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142. The Complexities of Sell-Side M&A from 2022-01-24T06:12:28

Noah Waisberg, Co-Founder & CEO - Listen

141. Hiring A Head Of Corporate Development That Fits Your M&A Strategy from 2022-01-17T06:12:01

Charles Breed, VP Corporate Development at Listen

140. How to Create Better People Experience in M&A from 2022-01-10T06:08:04

Klint Kendrick, Chair of the HR M&A Round Table

After over 100 podcast interviews, we have collected more than 40 le...

139. Making M&A GTM Successful from 2022-01-03T06:12:07

Gwen Pope, Head of Global Product M&A at eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY)

Creating a go-to-market plan is one of the first things...

138. M&A Market Trends From a Banker’s Perspective from 2021-12-27T06:17

Kunal Jain, Director at William Blair, Health Care Investment Banking

The M&A market is not what it used to be. Markets change all the time, and the M&A i...

137. Overcoming Change Management with Great Leadership from 2021-12-20T10:27:20

Harry Kraemer Jr, Professor of Management and Strategy at Kellogg School of Management

Change management is the tilt...

136. Why You Should Update Your M&A Management Approach from 2021-12-13T06:29:55

Jim Buckley, Vice President of M&A at VMware (NYSE: VMW)

M&A deals are bound to get complicated. The key to success ...

136. Why You Should Update Your M&A Management Approach from 2021-12-13T06:29:55

Jim Buckley, Vice President of M&A at VMware (NYSE: VMW)

M&A deals are bound to get complicated. The key to success ...

135. How To Succeed in M&A Integration and Measure Success from 2021-12-06T08:30:20

Jim Buckley, Vice President of M&A at VMware (NYSE: VMW)

Integration can be difficult but it’s, without a doubt, the...

135. How To Succeed in M&A Integration and Measure Success from 2021-12-06T08:30:20

Jim Buckley, Vice President of M&A at VMware (NYSE: VMW)

Integration can be difficult but it’s, without a doubt, the...

134. How to Structure Teams Approaching M&A Diligence from 2021-11-29T17:13:25

Ken Bond, Head of Corporate Development at Cetera Financial Group

Building M&A teams require different consideration...

134. How to Structure Teams Approaching M&A Diligence from 2021-11-29T17:13:25

Ken Bond, Head of Corporate Development at Cetera Financial Group

Building M&A teams require different consideration...

133. How To Negotiate And Structure NDAs from 2021-11-22T06:57:09

Mark Khavkin, CFO of Pantheon Platform

NDAs are often overlooked as people tend to fall into the trap of thinking th...

133. How To Negotiate And Structure NDAs from 2021-11-22T06:57:09

Mark Khavkin, CFO of Pantheon Platform

NDAs are often overlooked as people tend to fall into the trap of thinking th...

132. Buy or Build Considerations from 2021-11-15T17:36:29

Cameron Weiner, VP of Strategic Development and Head of M&A at Shopko Optical

To buy or build, that is the question! In ...

132. Buy or Build Considerations from 2021-11-15T17:36:29

Cameron Weiner, VP of Strategic Development and Head of M&A at Shopko Optical

To buy or build, that is the question! In ...

131. Engineering Deals for Success from 2021-11-08T17:39:02

Punit Micocha, Executive Vice President, Business and Corporate Development at Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS)

M&A deals are ne...

131. Engineering Deals for Success from 2021-11-08T17:39:02

Punit Micocha, Executive Vice President, Business and Corporate Development at Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS)

M&A deals are ne...

130. Making Go to Market Successful from 2021-11-01T18:13:10

Pragnya Kashinath, M&A Consultant at Deloitte

A go-to-market strategy is one of the most important things in an acqu...

130. Making Go to Market Successful from 2021-11-01T18:13:10

Pragnya Kashinath, M&A Consultant at Deloitte

A go-to-market strategy is one of the most important things in an acqu...

129. Managing Sourcing, Diligence, and Integration from 2021-10-25T16:56:46

Sabeeh Khan, Director, Corporate Strategy & Development at Syniti

Aaron Whiting, M&A Integration and Strategic Progr...

129. Managing Sourcing, Diligence, and Integration from 2021-10-25T16:56:46

Sabeeh Khan, Director, Corporate Strategy & Development at Syniti

Aaron Whiting, M&A Integration and Strategic Progr...

128. Staying True to Culture in M&A from 2021-10-18T16:51:11

Trish Mosconi, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Development at Synchrony (NYSE: SYF)

Cul...

128. Staying True to Culture in M&A from 2021-10-18T16:51:11

Trish Mosconi, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Development at Synchrony (NYSE: SYF)

Cul...

127. How to Commit to Integration Start to Finish from 2021-10-11T15:05:06

Karen Ashley, Vice President of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)

Cisco is one of the larges...

127. How to Commit to Integration Start to Finish from 2021-10-11T15:05:06

Karen Ashley, Vice President of Corporate Development Integration at Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)

Cisco is one of the larges...

126. Transformative M&A from 2021-10-04T16:23:11

Duncan Painter, CEO of Ascential (LON: ASCL)

In this week's episode of the M&A Science podcast, we're learning about tra...

126. Transformative M&A from 2021-10-04T16:23:11

Duncan Painter, CEO of Ascential (LON: ASCL)

In this week's episode of the M&A Science podcast, we're learning about tra...

125. Executing a Divestiture Without a Bank from 2021-09-27T16:50:23

Russ Hartz, Vice President of Corporate Development at Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS)

Hiring a bank to facilitate a divestitur...

125. Executing a Divestiture Without a Bank from 2021-09-27T16:50:23

Russ Hartz, Vice President of Corporate Development at Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS)

Hiring a bank to facilitate a divestitur...

124. Managing Infrequent Acquisitions from 2021-09-20T17:58:38

Peter Linas, CPO and EVP Corporate Development at Bullhorn

If you’re an infrequent buyer, you might be thinking abou...

124. Managing Infrequent Acquisitions from 2021-09-20T17:58:38

Peter Linas, CPO and EVP Corporate Development at Bullhorn

If you’re an infrequent buyer, you might be thinking abou...

123. Evolving Your M&A Function from 2021-09-13T18:03:43

Christina Amiry, Head of M&A Strategic Operations, Integration at Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM)

The Covid-19 pandemic has...

123. Evolving Your M&A Function from 2021-09-13T18:03:43

Christina Amiry, Head of M&A Strategic Operations, Integration at Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM)

The Covid-19 pandemic has...

122. Buy and Build Growth Strategies from 2021-09-07T17:20:05

Adam Coffey, CEO at CoolSys, Refrigeration and HVAC Systems

This week's episode of the M&A Science podcast is about ...

122. Buy and Build Growth Strategies from 2021-09-07T17:20:05

Adam Coffey, CEO at CoolSys, Refrigeration and HVAC Systems

This week's episode of the M&A Science podcast is about ...

121. Preserving Value in M&A from 2021-08-30T17:52:01

Jay Dettling, CEO of Ansira

Everyone wants to preserve the value of the target company. This week on the podcast, le...

121. Preserving Value in M&A from 2021-08-30T17:52:01

Jay Dettling, CEO of Ansira

Everyone wants to preserve the value of the target company. This week on the podcast, le...

120. Assessing Value Realization from 2021-08-23T17:05:39

Michael DeVita, Success Strategy Lead at Salesforce (NYSE: CRM)

Integration ...

120. Assessing Value Realization from 2021-08-23T17:05:39

Michael DeVita, Success Strategy Lead at Salesforce (NYSE: CRM)

Integration ...

119. Making Partnerships in India Successful from 2021-08-16T18:05:12

Darshan Mehta, President and CEO of Reliance Retail Limited (NSE: RELIANCE)

Reliance Retail Limited is one of the fa...

119. Making Partnerships in India Successful from 2021-08-16T18:05:12

Darshan Mehta, President and CEO of Reliance Retail Limited (NSE: RELIANCE)

Reliance Retail Limited is one of the fa...

118. Executing Divestitures from 2021-08-09T19:24:29

Rhonda Rein, Director of Corporate Development at Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI)

We’ve had discussions about buy-side d...

118. Executing Divestitures from 2021-08-09T19:24:29

Rhonda Rein, Director of Corporate Development at Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI)

We’ve had discussions about buy-side d...

117. How to Build an M&A Team That Can Support Multi-Vertical Strategies from 2021-08-02T09:11:55

Ailene Holderness, Head of M&A at IAC (NASDAQ: IAC)

How do you manage a multi-vertical M&A strategy? IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) is one of the world’s leaders when it comes to building consumer int...

117. How to Build an M&A Team That Can Support Multi-Vertical Strategies from 2021-08-02T09:11:55

Ailene Holderness, Head of M&A at IAC (NASDAQ: IAC)

How do you manage a multi-vertical M&A strategy? IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) is one of the world’s leaders when it comes to building consumer int...

116. Managing M&A on a High Scale from 2021-07-26T17:00:59

Jeff Bender, CEO at Harris Computer Systems

What does it take to manage M&A on a large scale? We're going to find ou...

116. Managing M&A on a High Scale from 2021-07-26T17:00:59

Jeff Bender, CEO at Harris Computer Systems

What does it take to manage M&A on a large scale? We're going to find ou...

115. Successfully Execute Deals with a Small Team from 2021-07-19T17:56:31

Jason Lippert, CEO of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII)

Understanding that not everyone can afford to have big M&A teams, ...

115. Successfully Execute Deals with a Small Team from 2021-07-19T17:56:31

Jason Lippert, CEO of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII)

Understanding that not everyone can afford to have big M&A teams, ...

114. Managing Internal Dynamics of Your M&A Team from 2021-07-12T17:31:09

Randy Tinsley, Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS)

Hello M&A friends! Do y...

114. Managing Internal Dynamics of Your M&A Team from 2021-07-12T17:31:09

Randy Tinsley, Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS)

Hello M&A friends! Do y...

113. Deal Origination from a PE Investor's Perspective from 2021-07-06T17:37:24

Jay Jester, Partner at Plexus Capital, LLC

Explore the world of private equity and deal sourcing with me and Jay Jester, Listen

113. Deal Origination from a PE Investor's Perspective from 2021-07-06T17:37:24

Jay Jester, Partner at Plexus Capital, LLC

Explore the world of private equity and deal sourcing with me and Jay Jester, Listen

112. How to Negotiate like a Pro from 2021-06-28T17:40:55

Mladen Kresic, Founder and CEO of K&R Negotiation Associates LLC

Do you want to learn how to negotiate like a pro? I...

112. How to Negotiate like a Pro from 2021-06-28T17:40:55

Mladen Kresic, Founder and CEO of K&R Negotiation Associates LLC

Do you want to learn how to negotiate like a pro? I...

111. Conducting M&A without a Dedicated Team from 2021-06-21T17:40:58

Alexi Venneri, Founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike

What's the secret sauce to executing M&A without a dedicated deal team? According to this week's guest, Alexi Venneri, Founder and CEO...

111. Conducting M&A without a Dedicated Team from 2021-06-21T17:40:58

Alexi Venneri, Founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike

What's the secret sauce to executing M&A without a dedicated deal team? According to this week's guest, Alexi Venneri, Founder and CEO...

110. How SS&C Conducts Acquisitions from 2021-06-14T17:46:32

Bill Stone, CEO of SS&C Technologies (NAS...

110. How SS&C Conducts Acquisitions from 2021-06-14T17:46:32

Bill Stone, CEO of SS&C Technologies (NAS...

109. Hunting Deals in M&A from 2021-06-07T17:53:23

Dustin Intihar, Director, M&A, and Strategic Alliances at Lubrizol (NYSE: LZ)

Finding the right deal is hard, but fi...

109. Hunting Deals in M&A from 2021-06-07T17:53:23

Dustin Intihar, Director, M&A, and Strategic Alliances at Lubrizol (NYSE: LZ)

Finding the right deal is hard, but fi...

108. How to Prepare a Business for Private Equity Acquisition from 2021-06-01T16:55:05

Philip Soar, Executive Chairman and CEO of CloserStill Group PLC

Are you familiar with the trade show industry? It’s...

108. How to Prepare a Business for Private Equity Acquisition from 2021-06-01T16:55:05

Philip Soar, Executive Chairman and CEO of CloserStill Group PLC

Are you familiar with the trade show industry? It’s...

107. A CEO's Journey From a Private to Public Company from 2021-05-24T17:04:52

Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corporation (NASDAQ: GRWG)

Ever wondered what it's like to go from a private c...

107. A CEO's Journey From a Private to Public Company from 2021-05-24T17:04:52

Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corporation (NASDAQ: GRWG)

Ever wondered what it's like to go from a private c...

106. Why International Deals Fail from 2021-05-17T18:05:06

Martin Richenhagen, former CEO of AGCO Corporation (Listen

106. Why International Deals Fail from 2021-05-17T18:05:06

Martin Richenhagen, former CEO of AGCO Corporation (Listen

105. Developing Leadership in M&A from 2021-05-10T15:24:48

Scott Hile, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Development at Enviva (NYSE: EVA)

Ever wondered what key qualities leadership should have to execu...

105. Developing Leadership in M&A from 2021-05-10T15:24:48

Scott Hile, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Development at Enviva (NYSE: EVA)

Ever wondered what key qualities leadership should have to execu...

104. The Role of a Board Member in M&A from 2021-05-03T16:51:01

Allen Gilmer, Founder, Advisor, and former CEO/Chairman of Enverus (formerly Drillinginfo)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interview Allen Gil...

104. The Role of a Board Member in M&A from 2021-05-03T16:51:01

Allen Gilmer, Founder, Advisor, and former CEO/Chairman of Enverus (formerly Drillinginfo)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interview Allen Gil...

103. Managing M&A Communication Workstream from 2021-04-26T13:27:04

Jeff Hennig, Sr. Director, Corporate Development at Xilinx (Listen

103. Managing M&A Communication Workstream from 2021-04-26T13:27:04

Jeff Hennig, Sr. Director, Corporate Development at Xilinx (Listen

102. Executing M&A From a Legal Perspective from 2021-04-19T07:20:21

Brett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus (NYSE: WPCA)

On this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Kison interviews Listen

102. Executing M&A From a Legal Perspective from 2021-04-19T07:20:21

Brett Shawn, Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus (NYSE: WPCA)

On this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Kison interviews Listen

101. How to Cultivate Relationships with Deal Targets from 2021-04-16T08:04:30

Michael Frankel, SVP and managing director at Deloitte

Bruce Bowden, CFO at Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ: EPAY)

This is a previous interview that Kison had with Michael Frankel,...

101. How to Cultivate Relationships with Deal Targets from 2021-04-16T08:04:30

Michael Frankel, SVP and managing director at Deloitte

Bruce Bowden, CFO at Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ: EPAY)

This is a previous interview that Kison had with Michael Frankel,...

100. The Legal Team's Role in M&A from 2021-04-12T16:58:59

Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, about how...

100. The Legal Team's Role in M&A from 2021-04-12T16:58:59

Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, about how...

99. Working with the Business Leader to Build an M&A Strategy from 2021-04-05T18:03:17

Michael Frankel, Senior Vice President Managing Director at Deloitte New Venture Accelerator

Justin Goldman, Senior ...

99. Working with the Business Leader to Build an M&A Strategy from 2021-04-05T18:03:17

Michael Frankel, Senior Vice President Managing Director at Deloitte New Venture Accelerator

Justin Goldman, Senior ...

98. Joint Ventures at Scale from 2021-03-29T17:56:34

Clayton Stanley, Vice President, Head of Corporate Development at Amerivet Partners Management

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel interview...

98. Joint Ventures at Scale from 2021-03-29T17:56:34

Clayton Stanley, Vice President, Head of Corporate Development at Amerivet Partners Management

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel interview...

97. Career Paths in M&A from 2021-03-22T18:13:38

Matt Arsenault, Vice President of Corporate Development at Jamf (Listen

97. Career Paths in M&A from 2021-03-22T18:13:38

Matt Arsenault, Vice President of Corporate Development at Jamf (Listen

96. Evolving to Agile M&A at Scale from 2021-03-15T17:39:28

Kimberly Baird, Corporate Development Integration Lead at Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)

Ashley Rice, Sr. Consultant HR M&A at...

96. Evolving to Agile M&A at Scale from 2021-03-15T17:39:28

Kimberly Baird, Corporate Development Integration Lead at Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)

Ashley Rice, Sr. Consultant HR M&A at...

95. Transforming M&A to Improve Integration from 2021-03-08T18:49:26

Javid Moosaji, M&A Sales Integration Strategy at Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Javid Moosaji, Listen

95. Transforming M&A to Improve Integration from 2021-03-08T18:49:26

Javid Moosaji, M&A Sales Integration Strategy at Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Javid Moosaji, Listen

94. Conversations From the Frontlines from 2021-03-01T18:25:55

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Emma Barton, Director, Alliance and Integration Management at AstraZeneca, about the spectrum of deals that corpora...

94. Conversations From the Frontlines from 2021-03-01T18:25:55

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Emma Barton, Director, Alliance and Integration Management at AstraZeneca, about the spectrum of deals that corpora...

93. Agile Value Capture from Initial Deal Prospecting to Integration from 2021-02-22T19:07:51

Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corp Dev at Presidio

On this episode of M&A Science, we're featuring a session from our December 2020 holiday summit. ...

93. Agile Value Capture from Initial Deal Prospecting to Integration from 2021-02-22T19:07:51

Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corp Dev at Presidio

On this episode of M&A Science, we're featuring a session from our December 2020 holiday summit. ...

92. Corporate Venture Capital from 2021-02-15T18:46:50

John Orbe, Associate General Counsel of M&A at Emerson (NYSE: EMR)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews John Orbe, Listen

92. Corporate Venture Capital from 2021-02-15T18:46:50

John Orbe, Associate General Counsel of M&A at Emerson (NYSE: EMR)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews John Orbe, Listen

91. Why Big Companies Destroy Small Ones in M&A from 2021-02-08T18:13:27

Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corporate Development at Presidio

Jeff Desroches, Vice President of Strategy and Cor...

91. Why Big Companies Destroy Small Ones in M&A from 2021-02-08T18:13:27

Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corporate Development at Presidio

Jeff Desroches, Vice President of Strategy and Cor...

90. Creating Successful Deal Outcomes Using Innovation from 2021-02-01T17:24:29

Chris Von Bogdandy, Practice Director at Slalom.

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Chris von Bogdandy, Practice Director at Slalom, about how to create successful deal outc...

90. Creating Successful Deal Outcomes Using Innovation from 2021-02-01T17:24:29

Chris Von Bogdandy, Practice Director at Slalom.

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Chris von Bogdandy, Practice Director at Slalom, about how to create successful deal outc...

How to Hire Talent for Today's M&A Climate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you hire talent in today’s M&A climate? This is what we discussed together with Nitin Kumar, CEO of Appnomic, and Rima Franklin, Chief Growth Officer of DealRoom. Together they discuss how t...

Focusing Less on Cost Synergies to Increase Value Creation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kison speaks with Anirvan Sen, the Founder and Managing Director of Fifth Chrome, a professional advisory firm that specializes in M&A integration and operational growth. In this podcast, they disc...

Virtual Summit Recap: Standing up with Corporate Development Function from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This interview is a rewind from our M&A virtual summit. In case you missed it, I would like to share with you this interview that discusses standing up corporate development functions. Hosting this...

84. Life After Corporate Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode, Kison speaks with DealRoom's CGO, Rima Franklin, about life after corporate development. Together they talk about what that specific career path looks like, what the responsibil...

Aligning M&A Strategy with Sustainability Initiatives from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kison interviews Rima Franklin, President of Rima Franklin Consulting, and Will Sarni, Founder and CEO of Water Foundry LLC. In this discussion, they discuss sust...

89. Managing a Multi-Vertical M&A Strategy from 2021-01-25T18:32:47

Jerry Will, Vice President of Corporate Development at 3M (NYSE:MMM)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison has an insightful with Jerry Will, Listen

89. Managing a Multi-Vertical M&A Strategy from 2021-01-25T18:32:47

Jerry Will, Vice President of Corporate Development at 3M (NYSE:MMM)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison has an insightful with Jerry Will, Listen

88. Identifying Risks in Software M&A from 2020-12-28T19:50:45

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Elena Sidelnikova, a corporate development executive with 15 years of experience in M&A Finance. Together they discuss how to identify risks in s...

88. Identifying Risks in Software M&A from 2020-12-28T19:50:45

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Elena Sidelnikova, a corporate development executive with 15 years of experience in M&A Finance. Together they discuss how to identify risks in s...

87. Evolving Your Corporate Development Function from 2020-12-21T19:39:40

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interview Mike Palumbo, Director of Corporate Development at Halo Branded Solutions. In this discussion, they talk about evo...

87. Evolving Your Corporate Development Function from 2020-12-21T19:39:40

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interview Mike Palumbo, Director of Corporate Development at Halo Branded Solutions. In this discussion, they talk about evo...

86. Why is M&A Integration So Hard? from 2020-12-11T20:16:02

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Galina Wolinetz, Managing Director at Virtas Partners M&A Integration, and James Payne, Principal Consultant at M...

86. Why is M&A Integration So Hard? from 2020-12-11T20:16:02

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Galina Wolinetz, Managing Director at Virtas Partners M&A Integration, and James Payne, Principal Consultant at M...

85. How to Evolve Your M&A Workflow Using Agile Principles from 2020-12-07T19:34:45

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Gina Sandon, Director of Corporate Development, M&A, Synergy, and Integration at IBM, about how to evolve your M&...

85. How to Evolve Your M&A Workflow Using Agile Principles from 2020-12-07T19:34:45

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Gina Sandon, Director of Corporate Development, M&A, Synergy, and Integration at IBM, about how to evolve your M&...

84. Virtual Summit Recap: Why Everything You've Been Told About Integration is Wrong from 2020-12-04T16:05:11

On this episode of M&A Science, we're re-visiting a session from our M&A Science Virtual Summit held in June. In this session, the topic discusses why everything...

84. Virtual Summit Recap: Why Everything You've Been Told About Integration is Wrong from 2020-12-04T16:05:11

On this episode of M&A Science, we're re-visiting a session from our M&A Science Virtual Summit held in June. In this session, the topic discusses why everything...

83. Virtual Summit Recap: Tone at the Top - Intersection of Leadership and Culture in M&A from 2020-11-27T11:27:51

This is a rewind from the virtual summit that was held last June. In this session, the topic of discussion is about the intersection of leadership and culture in ...

83. Virtual Summit Recap: Tone at the Top - Intersection of Leadership and Culture in M&A from 2020-11-27T11:27:51

This is a rewind from the virtual summit that was held last June. In this session, the topic of discussion is about the intersection of leadership and culture in ...

82. Virtual Summit Recap: Post Merger Innovation - Don't Just Integrate, Innovate from 2020-11-20T17:32:15

This M&A Science episode is a rewind from the virtual summit held last June. In this interview, Kison discusses post merger innovation. Joining him to talk about ...

82. Virtual Summit Recap: Post Merger Innovation - Don't Just Integrate, Innovate from 2020-11-20T17:32:15

This M&A Science episode is a rewind from the virtual summit held last June. In this interview, Kison discusses post merger innovation. Joining him to talk about ...

81. Building a Partnership Between the Investment Sponsor and Operating Sponsor from 2020-11-16T20:17:52

In this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Sean Alford, SVP, Corporate Development at J2 Global, about how to build a partnership between the investment spo...

81. Building a Partnership Between the Investment Sponsor and Operating Sponsor from 2020-11-16T20:17:52

In this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Sean Alford, SVP, Corporate Development at J2 Global, about how to build a partnership between the investment spo...

80. Virtual Summit Recap: Making Integration Successful from Both Sides of the Deal from 2020-11-13T16:27:10

On this episode of M&A Science, we're recapping a session from our virtual summit in June. Guest panelist Christina Amiry, Head of M&A Strategic Operations, Inte...

80. Virtual Summit Recap: Making Integration Successful from Both Sides of the Deal from 2020-11-13T16:27:10

On this episode of M&A Science, we're recapping a session from our virtual summit in June. Guest panelist Christina Amiry, Head of M&A Strategic Operations, Inte...

79. How Proactive Integration Engagement Can Differentiate Value in Deals from 2020-11-09T18:35:02

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison speaks with Johanna Tseng, M&A Integration Leader at Coinbase. She's an M&A expert with a demonstrated history of leading acqu...

79. How Proactive Integration Engagement Can Differentiate Value in Deals from 2020-11-09T18:35:02

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison speaks with Johanna Tseng, M&A Integration Leader at Coinbase. She's an M&A expert with a demonstrated history of leading acqu...

78. Virtual Summit Recap: Lessons Learned From Large Scale Divestitures from 2020-11-06T18:43:13

On this episode of M&A Science, we're recappin...

78. Virtual Summit Recap: Lessons Learned From Large Scale Divestitures from 2020-11-06T18:43:13

On this episode of M&A Science, we're recappin...

78. Virtual Summit Recap: Keeping Teams Aligned During M&A Integration from 2020-10-23T23:58:45

For this episode of M&A Science, we're taking it back to our virtual summit we held in June. This conversation focuses on how to keep teams aligned during M&A integration. Featured speakers incl...

77. Virtual Summit Recap: Keeping Teams Aligned During M&A Integration from 2020-10-23T23:58:45

For this episode of M&A Science, we're taking it back to our virtual summit we held in June. This conversation focuses on how to keep teams aligned during M&A integration. Featured speakers incl...

77. Virtual Summit Recap: Keeping Teams Aligned During M&A Integration from 2020-10-23T23:58:45

For this episode of M&A Science, we're taking it back to our virtual summit we held in June. This conversation focuses on how to keep teams aligned during M&A integration. Featured speakers incl...

77. How to Build an M&A Center of Excellence from Scratch from 2020-10-16T19:06:30

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Philip Pratt, Director, Acquisition Integration at Corning Incorporated, about building an M&A center of excellen...

76. How to Build an M&A Center of Excellence from Scratch from 2020-10-16T19:06:30

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Philip Pratt, Director, Acquisition Integration at Corning Incorporated, about building an M&A center of excellen...

76. How to Build an M&A Center of Excellence from Scratch from 2020-10-16T19:06:30

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Philip Pratt, Director, Acquisition Integration at Corning Incorporated, about building an M&A center of excellen...

76. How to Build and Align a Corporate Development Team with Multiple Mandates from 2020-10-12T17:37:57

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison talks with Jeremy Segal, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Progress, about building and aligning a corporate...

75. How to Build and Align a Corporate Development Team with Multiple Mandates from 2020-10-12T17:37:57

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison talks with Jeremy Segal, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Progress, about building and aligning a corporate...

75. How to Build and Align a Corporate Development Team with Multiple Mandates from 2020-10-12T17:37:57

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison talks with Jeremy Segal, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Progress, about building and aligning a corporate...

75. Aligning People in M&A for a Better Outcome from 2020-10-09T17:53:38

On this episode, Kison speaks with Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corporate Development at Presidio, about aligning leadership for greater deal success. Together they discuss leveraging employe...

74. Aligning People in M&A for a Better Outcome from 2020-10-09T17:53:38

On this episode, Kison speaks with Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corporate Development at Presidio, about aligning leadership for greater deal success. Together they discuss leveraging employe...

74. Aligning People in M&A for a Better Outcome from 2020-10-09T17:53:38

On this episode, Kison speaks with Carlos Cesta, Vice President of Corporate Development at Presidio, about aligning leadership for greater deal success. Together they discuss leveraging employe...

74. Structuring Talent Focused Acquisitions from 2020-10-05T16:28:53

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Christina Ungaro, Head of Corporate Development at JLL, about how to structure a talent focused acquisition. Christina breaks down what a talent ...

73. Structuring Talent Focused Acquisitions from 2020-10-05T16:28:53

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Christina Ungaro, Head of Corporate Development at JLL, about how to structure a talent focused acquisition. Christina breaks down what a talent ...

73. Structuring Talent Focused Acquisitions from 2020-10-05T16:28:53

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Christina Ungaro, Head of Corporate Development at JLL, about how to structure a talent focused acquisition. Christina breaks down what a talent ...

73. Virtual Summit Recap: The Future of M&A from 2020-09-28T17:37:19

Ever wondered what is the future of M&A? This is one of the topics we tackled in the M&A Virtual Summit that we had. In this session, Dr. Karl Michael Popp, Senio...

72. Virtual Summit Recap: The Future of M&A from 2020-09-28T17:37:19

Ever wondered what is the future of M&A? This is one of the topics we tackled in the M&A Virtual Summit that we had. In this session, Dr. Karl Michael Popp, Senio...

72. Virtual Summit Recap: The Future of M&A from 2020-09-28T17:37:19

Ever wondered what is the future of M&A? This is one of the topics we tackled in the M&A Virtual Summit that we had. In this session, Dr. Karl Michael Popp, Senio...

71. Virtual Summit Recap: Dimensions to Cultural Integration from 2020-09-25T18:19:22

This amazing interview is from the past virtual summit we held in June. It talks about one of the hardest things in M&A practice- Cultural Integration. Discussing...

71. Virtual Summit Recap: Dimensions to Cultural Integration from 2020-09-25T18:19:22

This amazing interview is from the past virtual summit we held in June. It talks about one of the hardest things in M&A practice- Cultural Integration. Discussing...

70. Working With Private Sellers from 2020-09-21T18:16:38

Had a great interview last week with Isaac Lund, VP Corporate Development and M&A at National Expre...

70. Working With Private Sellers from 2020-09-21T18:16:38

Had a great interview last week with Isaac Lund, VP Corporate Development and M&A at National Expre...

69. The HR Practitioner’s Guide to Mergers&Acquisitions Due Diligence from 2020-09-14T16:24:30

This week’s featured interview is all about an HR practitioner’s guide to M&A due diligence, with Klint Kendrick, Chair of HR, M&A roundtable. Klint was a former ...

69. The HR Practitioner’s Guide to Mergers&Acquisitions Due Diligence from 2020-09-14T16:24:30

This week’s featured interview is all about an HR practitioner’s guide to M&A due diligence, with Klint Kendrick, Chair of HR, M&A roundtable. Klint was a former ...

68. Virtual Summit Recap: Positive Employee Experience is Key to Successful M&A from 2020-09-11T19:13:36

This is an interview that we had during our M&A virtual summit. Hosted by Jill Harrison, VP of Silverline venture, this interview is all about positive employee e...

68. Virtual Summit Recap: Positive Employee Experience is Key to Successful M&A from 2020-09-11T19:13:36

This is an interview that we had during our M&A virtual summit. Hosted by Jill Harrison, VP of Silverline venture, this interview is all about positive employee e...

67. Virtual Summit Recap: Leading M&A with Integration from 2020-09-04T20:22:52

This interview is a rewind from our M&A virtual summit, which was held in June. The topic of discussion is leading M&A with integration, featuring our guest speak...

67. Virtual Summit Recap: Leading M&A with Integration from 2020-09-04T20:22:52

This interview is a rewind from our M&A virtual summit, which was held in June. The topic of discussion is leading M&A with integration, featuring our guest speak...

66. Winding a Business Down from 2020-08-31T18:10:47

Had a great interview last week with Ajit Sane, Director IT M&A at Agilent Technologies. Ajit is an M&A professional with m...

66. Winding a Business Down from 2020-08-31T18:10:47

Had a great interview last week with Ajit Sane, Director IT M&A at Agilent Technologies. Ajit is an M&A professional with m...

65. Virtual Summit Recap: How to Modernize IMO from 2020-08-27T17:33:17

In this episode, we're sharing an interview we had in our M&A virtual conference that talks about how to modernize IMO, and building a synergy plan that actually ...

65. Virtual Summit Recap: How to Modernize IMO from 2020-08-27T17:33:17

In this episode, we're sharing an interview we had in our M&A virtual conference that talks about how to modernize IMO, and building a synergy plan that actually ...

64. How To Plan a Divestiture From an Accounting Perspective from 2020-08-24T16:44:37

Last week was a great interview with Neil McNamara, Co-founder of Virtas Partners, which is an advisory firm specializing in preparing companies financially and o...

64. How To Plan a Divestiture From an Accounting Perspective from 2020-08-24T16:44:37

Last week was a great interview with Neil McNamara, Co-founder of Virtas Partners, which is an advisory firm specializing in preparing companies financially and o...

63. Virtual Summit Recap: Aligning Strategy with Your M&A Process from 2020-08-21T18:10:43

In case you didn’t know, in the middle of this pandemic, we were able to pull off a successful M&A Virtual Conference. One of the sessions that we had was hosted ...

63. Virtual Summit Recap: Aligning Strategy with Your M&A Process from 2020-08-21T18:10:43

In case you didn’t know, in the middle of this pandemic, we were able to pull off a successful M&A Virtual Conference. One of the sessions that we had was hosted ...

62. Making Joint Ventures Successful from 2020-08-17T15:36:18

Last week’s interview was with Ivan Golubic, former VP Corporate Development at Goodyear. Prior to Goodyear, Ivan spent 10 years with Whirlpool, Deloitte and Ford...

62. Making Joint Ventures Successful from 2020-08-17T15:36:18

Last week’s interview was with Ivan Golubic, former VP Corporate Development at Goodyear. Prior to Goodyear, Ivan spent 10 years with Whirlpool, Deloitte and Ford...

61. Summit Recap: Bridging the Gap Between Corporate Development and Integration from 2020-08-14T16:46:20

On this recap from the M&A Science Virtual Summit, Kison moderates a panel featuring Devorah Bertucci, Director of Corporate Development at Microsoft, and Kim Jo...

61. Summit Recap: Bridging the Gap Between Corporate Development and Integration from 2020-08-14T16:46:20

On this recap from the M&A Science Virtual Summit, Kison moderates a panel featuring Devorah Bertucci, Director of Corporate Development at Microsoft, and Kim Jo...

60. Summit Recap: Avoiding Valuation Surprises and Accounting for M&A Transactions from 2020-08-12T18:24:58

This is a session from our M&A Virtual Conference which was held on June 10 and 11. The topic of discussion is avoiding valuation surprises and accounting for M&A...

60. Summit Recap: Avoiding Valuation Surprises and Accounting for M&A Transactions from 2020-08-12T18:24:58

This is a session from our M&A Virtual Conference which was held on June 10 and 11. The topic of discussion is avoiding valuation surprises and accounting for M&A...

59. How Successful Diligence and Integration Planning Frames Successful M&A and Valuation from 2020-08-10T18:48:08

Last week’s interview was with Erik Levy, Group Head Corp Dev and M&A at DMGT PLC. Erik has completed over 150  acquisitions, minority and venture investments and...

59. How Successful Diligence and Integration Planning Frames Successful M&A and Valuation from 2020-08-10T18:48:08

Last week’s interview was with Erik Levy, Group Head Corp Dev and M&A at DMGT PLC. Erik has completed over 150  acquisitions, minority and venture investments and...

58. Virtual Summit Recap: Virtualizing the People Experience During Integration from 2020-08-07T16:11:07

In this recorded session from our M&A Science Virtual Summit, Laura Lane, Chief of Staff at VMware, Kimberly Baird,  Corporate Development Integration Leader at Cisco, and Dawn White, Manager of...

58. Virtual Summit Recap: Virtualizing the People Experience During Integration from 2020-08-07T16:11:07

In this recorded session from our M&A Science Virtual Summit, Laura Lane, Chief of Staff at VMware, Kimberly Baird,  Corporate Development Integration Leader at Cisco, and Dawn White, Manager of...

57. Diligence in M&A from 2020-08-05T18:16:14

On this episode, Kison interviews Jeff Desroches, VP of Corporate Development at Atlas Copco, about how to identify issues during diligence in M&A. Jeff is a high...

57. Diligence in M&A from 2020-08-05T18:16:14

On this episode, Kison interviews Jeff Desroches, VP of Corporate Development at Atlas Copco, about how to identify issues during diligence in M&A. Jeff is a high...

56. Navigating International Deals from 2020-08-03T18:10:47

In this interview, Kison discusses the topic of international transactions with Jeff Baker, EVP Mergers and Acquisitions at InComm. Jeff has extensive international experience and will be offeri...

56. Navigating International Deals from 2020-08-03T18:10:47

In this interview, Kison discusses the topic of international transactions with Jeff Baker, EVP Mergers and Acquisitions at InComm. Jeff has extensive international experience and will be offeri...

55. What is Rebadging and How it Works from 2020-07-31T16:52:06

Kison sits down with Sachin Kumar, Senior Director - M&A and Regional Lead for HR North America at Conduent, to discuss the topic of the not so famous process of Rebadging. Together they break d...

55. What is Rebadging and How it Works from 2020-07-31T16:52:06

Kison sits down with Sachin Kumar, Senior Director - M&A and Regional Lead for HR North America at Conduent, to discuss the topic of the not so famous process of Rebadging. Together they break d...

54. Assimilating Unique Cultures in M&A from 2020-07-29T17:52:36

On this episode, Kison speaks with Kim Jones Listen

54. Assimilating Unique Cultures in M&A from 2020-07-29T17:52:36

On this episode, Kison speaks with Kim Jones Listen

53. Preserving a Company's Value During Integration from 2020-07-27T19:27:43

In this episode, Kison interviews Dev Sirur, Director of M&A Integrations at Intel.nHe has spent over 2...

53. Preserving a Company's Value During Integration from 2020-07-27T19:27:43

In this episode, Kison interviews Dev Sirur, Director of M&A Integrations at Intel.nHe has spent over 2...

52. COVID-19's Impact on M&A from 2020-07-24T15:05:06

In this episode, Kison discusses the impact COVID-19 is having on M&A with Toby Tester, a Senior Consultant and Project Ma...

52. COVID-19's Impact on M&A from 2020-07-24T15:05:06

In this episode, Kison discusses the impact COVID-19 is having on M&A with Toby Tester, a Senior Consultant and Project Ma...

51. Developing International Joint Ventures from 2020-07-15T17:42:14

On this episode, Kison and Ritch SchaafsmaListen

51. Developing International Joint Ventures from 2020-07-15T17:42:14

On this episode, Kison and Ritch SchaafsmaListen

50. Building an Effective Internal Communication Plan for M&A from 2020-07-01T14:48:40

On this episode Kison speaks with Briana Elkington, Program Manager at VSP Global. Previously she was ...

50. Building an Effective Internal Communication Plan for M&A from 2020-07-01T14:48:40

On this episode Kison speaks with Briana Elkington, Program Manager at VSP Global. Previously she was Listen

49. Building a Corporate Development Function From Scratch from 2020-06-17T16:19:46

On this episode, Kison Patel speaks with Russ Hartz<...

48. Building a Corporate Development Function From Scratch from 2020-06-17T16:16:10

On this episode, Kison Patel speaks with Russ Hartz<...

48. Building a Corporate Development Function From Scratch from 2020-06-17T16:16:10

On this episode, Kison Patel speaks with Russ Hartz<...

Sneak-Peek: Making Integration Successful from Both Sides of the Deal from 2020-06-04T20:23:29

Kison Patel gives a sneak-peek into a panel discussion of the highly anticipated M&A Science Virtual Summit, featuring over 40 industry-leading practitioners.

This panel discussion feature...

47. Sneak-Peek: Making Integration Successful from Both Sides of the Deal from 2020-06-04T20:23:29

Kison Patel gives a sneak-peek into a panel discussion of the highly anticipated M&A Science Virtual Summit, featuring over 40 industry-leading practitioners.

This p...

The Virtualization of M&A from 2020-05-27T16:11:08

On this episode, Kison speaks with Kimberly Baird, Corporate Development Integration Lead at Cisco. She’s responsible for driving the successful integration of acquired organizations into Cisco by ...

46. The Virtualization of M&A from 2020-05-27T16:11:08

On this episode, Kison speaks with Kimberly Baird Listen

How to Best Protect a Business Case in an Acquisition from 2020-05-13T15:15:41

On this episode, Kison speaks with Ben Sutton, a senior manager of corporate development at NCR Corporation, about executing transactions and what a senior manager’s role looks like. Together they ...

45. How to Best Protect a Business Case in an Acquisition from 2020-05-13T15:15:41

On this episode, Kison speaks with Ben Sutton,...

44. How to Plan a Divestiture from HR’s Perspective from 2020-04-29T17:14:33

On this episode, Kison speaks with Sallie Cunningham about how to plan a divestiture from HR’s perspective. Together they discuss the process of moving employees,...

Bringing M&A and Business Agility Together from 2020-04-15T15:35:56

On this episode, Toby Tester interviews Kison Patel about his newly published book, Agile M&A, and how Agile can transform the traditional M&A deal process. They discuss topics such as how compani...

43. Bringing M&A and Business Agility Together from 2020-04-15T15:35:56

On this episode, Toby Tester Listen

Building a Communications Plan from Scratch from 2020-04-01T15:45:31

On this episode, Kison Patel speaks with Stephanie Carty. Stephanie is a corporate communications professional with more than 15 years of experience at GE, KPMG and other companies. Her expertise i...

42. Building a Communications Plan from Scratch from 2020-04-01T15:45:31

On this episode, Kison Patel speaks with Stephanie Carty Listen

The Impact of People Experience on Deal Outcomes from 2020-03-18T18:47:04

This episode focuses on Karen Isely's, of Isely Associates International, research regarding how leadership is a predictor of people experience, and how that people experience can lead to meeting, ...

41. The Impact of People Experience on Deal Outcomes from 2020-03-18T18:47:04

On this episode, Kison speaks with Karen Isely Listen

Navigating Intangible Asset Valuation from 2020-03-04T16:48:09

On this episode, Kison talks with PJ Patel, Co-CEO and Senior Managing Director at Valuation Research Corporation (VRC). VRC is a full-service, independent, global valuation firm that focuses exclu...

40. Navigating Intangible Asset Valuation from 2020-03-04T16:48:09

On this episode, Kison talks with PJ PatelListen

The Impact of Leadership in M&A from 2020-02-21T22:19:37

In this episode, Kison Patel discusses the groundbreaking research done by Dr. Keith Dunbar. As a Managing Partner at JKD Talent Solutions, his team delivers actionable leadership intelligence. Wit...

39. The Impact of Leadership in M&A from 2020-02-21T22:19:37

In this episode, Kison Patel discusses the groundbreaking research done by Listen

How to Successfully Build a Corporate Development Function from 2020-02-05T16:54:29

Kison speaks with Nichelle Maynard-Elliot, a corporate M&A Executive, public company board member, and corporate dealmaker with over 20 years of financial and legal experience in M&A business devel...

38. How to Successfully Build a Corporate Development Function from 2020-02-05T16:54:29

Kison speaks with Nichelle Maynard-Elliot<...

Demystifying the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from 2020-01-08T17:05:52

Kison speaks with Richard Harmon, a Managing Director at CSG Partners, a firm that helps owners of private, middle market companies achieve equity monetization while addressing personal goals. In t...

37. Demystifying the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from 2020-01-08T17:05:52

Kison speaks with Richard Harmon, a Managing Director at CSG Partners, a firm that helps ...

36. Focusing Less on Cost Synergies to Increase Value Creation from 2019-12-18T15:25:39

Kison speaks with Anirvan Sen, the Founder and Managing Director of Fifth ...

How to Plan a Divestiture from HR’s Perspective from 2019-12-04T15:14:39

Kison speaks with Jillian Kaebel-Sisk, an HR Global Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures Manager at Caterpillar. This podcast covers how HR practitioners plan for and executive divestitures. The...

35. How to Plan a Divestiture from HR’s Perspective from 2019-12-04T15:14:39

Kison speaks with Jillian Kaebel-Sisk, an HR Global Mergers, Acquisitions, ...

How to Deliver Maximum Value from Divestitures from 2019-11-20T15:51:51

Kison speaks with Toby Tester, an M&A Consultant and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving strategic, financial and operational value through M&A. This podcast covers how you can...

34. How to Deliver Maximum Value from Divestitures from 2019-11-20T15:51:51

Kison speaks with Toby Tester, an M&A Consultant and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving strategic, financial and oper...

How to Drive Transformational Change Through M&A from 2019-11-06T16:41:14

Kison speaks with Toby Tester, an M&A Consultant and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving strategic, financial and operational value through M&A. This podcast follows Toby's art...

33. How to Drive Transformational Change Through M&A from 2019-11-06T16:41:14

Kison speaks with Toby Tester Listen

How to Prepare a Company for an Acquisition from 2019-10-23T14:58:58

Kison speaks with Jordan Lampos, a director specializing in healthcare M&A at Duff & Phelps, about how to best prepare a company for an acquisition and the role project management plays in improvin...

32. How to Prepare a Company for an Acquisition from 2019-10-23T14:58:58

Kison speaks with Jordan Lampos, a director specializing in healthcare M&A at Duff & Phelps, about how to best prepare a compa...

Behind the Scenes: Effective Deal Sourcing and Closing from 2019-09-11T14:40:32

Kison speaks with Scott Kaeser, the Executive VP of Corporate Development for United American Security, a GardaWorld company, on sourcing strategies for successful deals. 

31. Behind the Scenes: Effective Deal Sourcing and Closing from 2019-09-11T14:40:32

Kison speaks with Scott Kaeser, the Executive VP of Corpor...

Evolving Technology Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions from 2019-08-28T17:06

Kison speaks with Jill Harrison and Steve Siler about which technology trends are addressing some of the M&A industry's largest challenges. Jill is the Vice President of Ventures at Silverline and ...

30. Evolving Technology Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions from 2019-08-28T17:06

Kison speaks with Jill Harrison and Steve Siler about which technology trends are addressing some of the M&A industry's largest challenges. Jill is the Vice Presi...

Perspectives on Modern M&A Consultancy and Divestitures from 2019-08-13T15:35:40

Kison speaks with Kelly Haggerty, who founded her own advisory firm, Nearco Transaction Advisors, after 15 years of leading integrations and divestitures for top consulting firms and Fortune 500 co...

29. Perspectives on Modern M&A Consultancy and Divestitures from 2019-08-13T15:35:40

Kison speaks with Kelly Haggerty, who founded her own advisory firm, Nearco Transaction Advisors, after 15 years of leading integrations and divestitures for top consulting firms and Fortune 500...

Creating Solutions for Industry-Wide Challenges from 2019-07-31T16:07:26

Kison speaks with Paul Koenig, Founder and CEO of SRS Acquiom, a platform that manages escrows, payments, risks, and claims for complex M&A transactions.

28. Creating Solutions for Industry-Wide Challenges from 2019-07-31T16:07:26

Kison speaks with Paul KoenigListen

The Art of Protecting Value Drivers from 2019-07-10T16:01:52

During this episode, Kison and Jai discuss the best strategies for identifying, extracting and protecting value drivers during the due diligence process and most importantly while conducting integr...

27. The Art of Protecting Value Drivers from 2019-07-10T16:01:52

During this episode, Kison and Jai discuss the best strategies for identifying, extracting and protecting value drivers during the due diligence process and most ...

The Power of Empathy in M&A from 2019-06-26T15:55:10

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.

26. The Power of Empathy in M&A from 2019-06-26T15:55:10

Kison speaks with Dr. Mark Goulston Listen

The Importance of Conducting Cultural Assessments from 2019-06-12T14:12:58

On this episode, Kison speaks with Dawn White, an M&A Integration Manager at Corning. Dawn explains the importance of conducting cultural assessments during M&A transactions and explores how these ...

25. The Importance of Conducting Cultural Assessments from 2019-06-12T14:12:58

On this episode, Kison speaks with Dawn White, an M&A Integration Manager at Corning. Dawn explains the importance of conducting cultural assessments during M&A transactions and explores how the...

How to Enable a High Performing Deal Team from 2019-05-29T16:11:28

Harvard instructor, author and speaker,  Richard Kasperowski, discusses how to build and maintain high-performing teams in any industry.

24. How to Enable a High Performing Deal Team from 2019-05-29T16:11:28

Harvard instructor, author and speaker,  Richard KasperowskiListen

An Agile Gorilla’s Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions from 2019-05-16T14:42:34

The Founding Partners of the M&A advisory firm, Agile Gorilla, discuss their agile, modern approach to deal and integration management.

23. An Agile Gorilla’s Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions from 2019-05-16T14:42:34

The Founding Partners of the M&A advisory firm, Agile Gorilla, discuss their agile, modern approach to deal and integration management.

Integration Strategies Suited for Modern Business Landscapes from 2019-05-01T17:52:17

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 mode...

22. Integration Strategies Suited for Modern Business Landscapes from 2019-05-01T17:52:17

Nitin Kumar, a seasoned C-level operating executive and management consultant in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sector, discusses how to create integrati...

A Guide to Planning Successful Divestitures from 2019-04-18T14:56:48

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 div...

21. A Guide to Planning Successful Divestitures from 2019-04-18T14:56:48

Al Ansari, a veteran divestiture and integration advisor currently assisting Cisco with the development of their divestitur...

How to Implement an Agile Approach into M&A from 2019-04-03T15:30:39

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.  

20. How to Implement an Agile Approach into M&A from 2019-04-03T15:30:39

In this podcast, Kison interviews James Harris, Principal of Corporate Development Integration at Google. They explore the ways in which deal practitioners can implement Listen

Creating Corporate Development Acquisition Strategies from 2018-07-19T14:08:27

In this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisition strategies, diligence checklists, company inc...

19. Creating Corporate Development Acquisition Strategies from 2018-07-19T14:08:27

In this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisition strategies...

Best Ways to Approach Cultural Integration from 2018-07-12T17:25:21

In this episode, Kison interviews corporate and business development consultant Judah Karkowsky.

They discuss the best ways to approach cultural integration, handling ownership issues, the...

18. Best Ways to Approach Cultural Integration from 2018-07-12T17:25:21

In this episode, Kison interviews corporate and business development consultant Judah Karkowsky.

They discuss the be...

M&A in the Technology Industry from 2018-06-25T19:45:48

In this episode, Kison asks Paul Weiskopf, a professional who has worked over 25 years with companies in the technology industry such as Hewlett Packard, Adobe Systems and smaller companies, about ...

17. M&A in the Technology Industry from 2018-06-25T19:45:48

In this episode, Kison asks Paul Weiskopf, a professional who has worked over 25 years with companies in the technology industry such as Hewlett Packard, Adobe Sy...

M&A, Due Diligence, and Integration from an Attorney's Point of View from 2018-06-12T17:35:40

In this episode, Kison interviews mergers and acquisitions attorney Luke Fedlam, who shares his knowledge on working with and outside counsel, representing the seller, sending letters of intent, se...

16. M&A, Due Diligence, and Integration from an Attorney's Point of View from 2018-06-12T17:35:40

In this episode, Kison interviews mergers and acquisitions attorney Luke Fedlam, who shares his knowledge on working with and outside counsel, representing the se...

The Importance of Communication, Due Diligence and Post-Closing Integration from 2018-06-05T15:31:20

In this episode, Kison interviews Armando Biondi, Co-founder and COO for AdEspresso. Biondi shares his personal experience on the AdEspresso and Hootsuite merger. They discuss selling, communicatio...

15. The Importance of Communication, Due Diligence and Post-Closing Integration from 2018-06-05T15:31:20

In this episode, Kison interviews Armando Biondi, Co-founder and COO for AdEspresso. Biondi shares his personal experience on the AdEspresso and Hootsuite merger....

How to Set Clear M&A Objectives: M&A Advice from a Former Marine from 2018-05-31T17:16:06

In this episode, Kison interviews Ken Marlin, author of The Marine Corps Way to Win on Wall Street. Marlin has a very diverse background going from corporate development to CEO of a company to runn...

14. How to Set Clear M&A Objectives: M&A Advice from a Former Marine from 2018-05-31T17:16:06

In this episode, Kison interviews Ken Marlin, author of The Marine Corps Way to Win on Wall Street. Marlin has a very diverse background going from corporate development to CEO of a company to r...

Buy Side and Sell Side M&A Strategies from 2018-05-23T15:21:34

In this episode, Kison interviews International Strategy and Business Optimization Specialist Abhik Jain. Together they talk through the differences between M&A, PE and investment banking, propriet...

13. Buy Side and Sell Side M&A Strategies from 2018-05-23T15:21:34

In this episode, Kison interviews International Strategy and Business Optimization Specialist Abhik Jain. Together they talk through the differences between M&A, ...

Wargaming for M&A Integration Leaders from 2018-02-16T17:24:22

This special episode of M&A Science is an audiobook written by Nitin Kumar, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, on the strategy of wargaming. In an era of disruption and uncertainty, deve...

12. Wargaming for M&A Integration Leaders from 2018-02-16T17:24:22

This special episode of M&A Science is an audiobook written by Nitin Kumar, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, on the strategy of wargaming. In an era of disruption and uncertainty, d...

Balancing Legal and Business Concerns in M&A Transactions from 2017-12-11T22:00:37

“Are you doing things that could be perceived negatively that would create a higher bar for that next acquisition? Those things can come back and haunt you” Listen

11. Balancing Legal and Business Concerns in M&A Transactions from 2017-12-11T22:00:37

“Are you doing things that could be perceived negatively that would create a higher bar for that next acquisition? Those things can come back and haunt you” Listen

How Synergies Differ in M&A from 2017-09-16T00:14:26

Paul Tennola, CFO of Paynet, share his knowledge on bolt-on transactions as compared to new platforms.

Sell Side M&A Advice from 2017-09-16T00:13:50

Vamsi Maddipalta, Chairman at Clinovo, dicusses important sell-side strategies for successful deals, how to wisely choose investments, and post-deal integration.

Key Private Equity Criteria for Prosperous M&A from 2017-09-16T00:13:18

Greg DellaFranco is currently a Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Deloitte Consulting. Prior to joining Deloitte, he served as Director of Corporate Development at KPMG. When combined with...

How Empathy Makes Mergers and Acquisitions Successful from 2017-09-15T22:15:39

That’s what John Derusso, Director of Corporate Development Integration with Cisco Systems, discusses the importance of practicing emapthy during M&A integration for more successful and productive ...

5. How Empathy Makes Mergers and Acquisitions Successful from 2017-09-15T22:15:39

How You Survive an Unprofitable Business from 2017-09-15T22:15:17

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.

10. How You Survive an Unprofitable Business from 2017-09-15T22:15:17

Sean Peace has a captivating story to tell about selling and exiting an unprofitable business in a unique niche: a fintech startup dealing with entertainment in t...

How to Choose an M&A Advisor from 2017-09-15T22:14:54

Mark Miller, a former Vice President at the private equity firm Huron Capital, shares his knowledge on selecting the best advisor for your deal.

Why Decisive Communication is Vital for a Successful Integration from 2017-03-23T13:07:42

Jeremie originally started his career at Goldman Sachs and spent time in investment banking focused on equities, equity sales, and trading. He has experience on both sides of M&A, as an acquirer an...

How to Sell A Bank: The True Story of Ups and Downs of M&A Banking from 2017-03-14T13:58:54

Matt Gambs, a Senior Vice President at Wintrust Financial, dicusses strategies for successful investments and how to best choose advisors. He also explores learn from previous failures for more suc...

How Strong Relationships Lead to Successful M&A from 2017-02-07T18:52:11

In this interview, we touch on a range of topics from how Scott handles hurdles to post-closing surprises, deal disasters to integration management, and ultimately, the keys to running a successful...

The Importance of Conducting a Quality of Earnings in M&A from 2017-02-01T15:23:07

Andrew Jordan is a Principal at Riveron Consulting where he provides transaction advisory services. He’s had his hand in mergers and acquisitions for the last 8 years and has incredible insight reg...