M&A Science
Episodes
A Guide to Planning Successful Divestitures
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Al Ansari, a veteran divestiture and integration advisor currently assisting Cisco with the development of their divestiture methodology, discusses t...
How to Implement an Agile Approach into M&A
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kison interviews James Harris, Principal of Corporate Development Integration at Google. They explore the ways in which deal practiti...
Creating Corporate Development Acquisition Strategies
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kison speaks with Joseph Feldman, a corporate development, acquisitions and growth strategies consultant. Joseph discusses acquisiti...
Best Ways to Approach Cultural Integration
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kison interviews corporate and business development consultant Judah Karkowsky. They discuss the best ways to approach cultural integ...
M&A in the Technology Industry
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kison asks Paul Weiskopf, a professional who has worked over 25 years with companies in the technology industry such as Hewlett Packa...
M&A, Due Diligence, and Integration from an Attorney's Point of View
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kison interviews mergers and acquisitions attorney Luke Fedlam, who shares his knowledge on working with and outside counsel, represe...
The Importance of Communication, Due Diligence and Post-Closing Integration
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kison interviews Armando Biondi, Co-founder and COO for AdEspresso. Biondi shares his personal experience on the AdEspresso and Hoots...
How to Set Clear M&A Objectives: M&A Advice from a Former Marine
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Buy Side and Sell Side M&A Strategies
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kison interviews International Strategy and Business Optimization Specialist Abhik Jain. Together they talk through the differences b...
Wargaming for M&A Integration Leaders
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Balancing Legal and Business Concerns in M&A Transactions
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"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 haun...
How Empathy Makes Mergers and Acquisitions Successful
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"This is the first time I've been acquired by a company that felt like it had a soul." That's what John Derusso was told after leading an integration....
How You Survive an Unprofitable Business
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Peace has a captivating story to tell about selling and exiting an unprofitable business in a unique niche: a fintech startup dealing with entert...
How to Choose an M&A Advisor
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As former VP at Huron Capital, Mark Miller is very familiar with the start-to-finish private equity process. He's responsible for transaction teams in...
How Synergies Differ in M&A
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a professional with 29 years' experience in M&A corporate development, financial operations, and management, Paul Tennola, CFO of Paynet, is an exp...
Sell Side M&A Advice
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 2005, Vamsi started his own company focused on data compliance for the pharmaceutical industry. His company provided technology to support clinical...
Key Private Equity Criteria for Prosperous M&A
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Greg DellaFranco is currently a Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Deloitte Consulting. Prior to joining Deloitte, he served as Director of Co...
Why Decisive Communication is Vital for a Successful Integration
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremie originally started his career at Goldman Sachs and spent time in investment banking focused on equities, equity sales, and trading. He has exp...
How Strong Relationships Lead to Successful M&A
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we touch on a range of topics from how Scott handles hurdles to post-closing surprises, deal disasters to integration management, a...
The Importance of Conducting a Quality of Earnings in M&A
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Jordan is a Principal at Riveron Consulting where he provides transaction advisory services. He's had his hand in mergers and acquisitions for ...