M&A+: The Art After The Deal podcast
Episodes
AI, Law & the Deal: Rob Taylor on Risk, IP, and Post-Merger Reality
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t just a buzzword in deal rooms—it’s changing how due diligence, contracts, privacy, and integration actually work after close. In this e...
From DOJ to Digital Assets: Joshua Smeltzer on Deals, Courts & Crypto
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa sits down with litigator and tax specialist Joshua Smeltzer to unpack how Texas is positioning itself as a digital-asset hub, what the new busine...
From Tax Partner to Bitcoin Builder: Tim Savage on Value Creation Post-M&A
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, Lisa Scott sits down with Tim Savage, CPA and Tax Partner at Weaver, who leads the firm’s Blockc...
Crypto’s Next Frontier: Policy, Power & M&A with Lee Bratcher
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this timely and wide-ranging episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott sits down with Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the ...
Decision-Ready Boards, Growth Mindset, and the Fog of Change – with Tom Doorley
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Tom Doorley, founder of Sage Partners, co-founder of Braxton Associat...
M&A Moves That Matter: Leading with Questions in Times of Change with Bob Tiede
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott sits down with leadership expert and bestselling author Bob Tiede for a masterclas...
Tech, Transformation & M&A: Lessons in Execution with Michael Richards
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Michael Richards, a transformational leader with deep expertise in pr...
From Chaos to Clarity: Best Practices in M&A Integration
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, Lisa Scott sits down with Don Yakulis, a seasoned M&A integration leader who has managed over ...
From Resilience to Leadership: Ivan Golubic on Bridging Gaps in M&A
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to M&A+ The Art After the Deal. Lisa introduces the podcast and special guest Ivan Golubic, a corporate finance and development expert, ma...
Carve-Outs, Integration, and the Future of Financial Services with Keith Crawford
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A Plus: The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott sits down with Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development at State ...
Navigating Complex M&A Landscapes: Lessons from Microsoft, PayPal and VMware’s Jim.
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, Lisa Scott sits down with Jim Buckley, a veteran in M&A integration with leadership experience...
Leveraging Customer Value During Transitions with Brant Wilson
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Brant Wilson, president of Customer Value Systems. With ov...
Mastering Operations and Leadership: Insights from Aaron, a Multi-Faceted Consultant
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Mikulsky, an expert in operations and leadership, to discuss key principles for effective leadership and operat...
Beyond Boundaries: The Complexities of Cross-Border M&A with Lawrence Howorth
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode of "M&A+ The Art After the Deal" as I discuss the intricate world of cross-border mergers and acquisitions with ...
Redefining Legal Expertise: The Strategic Advantage of T-Shaped Lawyers with Peter Connor
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Connor, author of The T-Shaped Lawyer, shares his extensive experience transitioning from traditional legal roles into significant business-orie...
Procurement Power, Unlocking M&A Success with John Troxel
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we welcome John Troxel, a seasoned procurement expert, to discuss the critical role of procurement in mergers, acquisi...
Securing the Deal: Cybersecurity's Role in M&A with John Shin
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by John Shin, the Managing Director at RSI Security, who brings over 18 years of experience in infor...
Strategic Synergies: Mastering M&A Integration with Vidur Bhandari
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, we're joined by Vidur Bhandari, most recently Senior Vice President of Strategy an...
From Negotiation to Integration: M&A Insights from David Edgar
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of our podcast, we sit down with David Edgar, an esteemed M&A deal lawyer at the international law firm K&L Gates. ...
Cliff’s Blueprint: Insider Secrets on Driving Success in M&A
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, we're joined by Cliff Gardner, an accomplished M&A strategist and a visionary ...
Beyond the Boardroom: Unpacking M&A and Leadership Wellness with Dr. Kevin
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Kevin Karlson, a unique professional with a dual background in law and psychology, to explore the intrica...
Frontline Perspectives: A Legal Pro’s M&A Adventures
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of "M&A+ The Art after the Deal," where we dive into the real-world narratives that shape mergers and ac...
Transforming Futures: A Deep Dive with Phil, the AI Futurist and Complexity Scientist
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to M&A+ The Art After the Deal, where we dive deep into the strategies and stories behind successful post-merger integrations and acquisit...
The Genesis of Smarter M&A+: A Deep Dive into Transition and Integration
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of M&A+ podcast, we explores the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions beyond the initial deal, focusing on the transi...