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M&A Science
M&A Science, hosted by Kison Patel (Founder & CEO of DealRoom), is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of mergers and acquisitions. Each week, Kison and his expert guests from leading brands like Xerox, FastLap, and Cisco dig deep into real-world M&A strategies, offering actionable insights to optimize your M&A practice. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the field, M&A Science provides practical advice on key topics like sourcing, due diligence, integration…
Episodes
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Founder Exit Strategy: Xavier Gury on M&A Deal Terms vs Valuation
Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial…
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M&A Execution: Strategy from Skadden Expert Arash Attar-Rezvani
Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP In part two of this masterclass conversation, Arash Attar-Rezvani gets into the…
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Cross-Border M&A Strategy: Navigating Complex International Deals with Arash Attar-Rezvani
Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Arash Attar-Rezvani, M&A Partner at Skadden based in Paris, brings over two decades…
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Building Successful Buy-and-Build Platforms: Alpine's Blueprint for Strategic M&A with Haley Van Cleve
Haley Van Cleve, Partner at Alpine Investors Haley joins us to decode the art of building successful buy-and-build platforms from the ground up. In this…
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M&A in Healthcare with John Palusci
John Palusci, Former Vice President of Transformation and Strategic Finance, BAYADA In this episode of M&A Science, John Palusci, former Vice President of…
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The Secrets to Sourcing Proprietary Deals in Private Equity with Ryan Gable
Ryan Gable, Managing Partner, BW Forsyth Partners Ryan discusses how his team uses a hybrid private equity model backed by Barry-Wehmiller to execute…
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Why Pendo Buys Startups (And It's Not for Revenue) with Todd Olson
Todd Olson, CEO and Co-founder, Pendo From buying startups to speed up roadmap execution to preserving founder autonomy post-close, Todd breaks down the real…
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Why Beacon Created an AI Committee for M&A—and What They're Testing Next (Part 2) with Harrison Thomas
Harrison Thomas, Chief Growth Officer at Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. In Part 2 of our conversation, we go deep into how Beacon is operationalizing…
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Why Beacon Created an AI Committee for M&A with Harrison Thomas
Harrison Thomas, Chief Growth Officer at Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. In Part 1 of our conversation with Harrison Thomas, Chief Growth Officer at…
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How to Break Into M&A: Lessons from Todd Manley Part 2
Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel…
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Build a Career in M&A: Lessons from Intel's Todd Manley
Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel In this episode, Todd Manley joins Kison Patel to share his non-traditional path into the world…
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Buyer-Led vs. Seller-Led M&A with Matthew Person
Mathew Person, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Quikbase In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Kison Patel interviews Mathew Person…
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From Loom to Trello: How Atlassian Scales Through Smart M&A with Sarah Hughes
Sarah Hughes, Head of Corporate Development and Product Partnerships, Atlassian Uncover the inside workings of Atlassian's M&A strategy—from how Sarah's team…
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Building Trust in Acquisitions with Dan Pollock
Dan Pollock, Vice President of Corporate Development/M&A at SAM Companies Dan shares how he built SAM Companies' M&A function from the ground up—executing over…
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How Blackstone is Unlocking Lasting Value Across Private Equity with Viral Patel
Viral Patel, CEO of Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Viral Patel unpacks how the firm is reshaping private equity for the next era. From launching new fund…
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M&A Lawyers vs. Bankers: What's Changed and What Still Matters with Rob Kindler
Rob Kindler, Partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Kison Patel sits down with Rob Kindler, a…
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CEO Growth Strategy: How Culligan Scaled 300+ Acquisitions with Scott Clawson
Scott Clawson, CEO of Culligan International Scott Clawson turned Culligan from a legacy water treatment business into a $3.3 billion global platform operating…
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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell Part 2
Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital Marc Bell has taken 17 companies public, rebuilt distressed businesses, and invested across industries most wouldn't dare…
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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell
Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital Marc Bell is a self-described "deal junkie" who's built an empire across internet infrastructure, real estate…
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Inside Soundtrack's Roll-Up Strategy: Building a Global Leader in Background Music with Ola Sars
Ola Sars, Founder, CEO & Chairman of Soundtrack Your Brand In this episode of M&A Science, Ola Sars shares the story of his 20-year journey disrupting the…
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How to Build Better Deals: Sourcing and Integration with John Romeo
John Romeo, CEO of the Oliver Wyman Forum and Head of M&A at Oliver Wyman We sit down with John Romeo to explore Oliver Wyman's disciplined, strategic approach…
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How to Get Investors Onboard: What Founders Need to Know Part 2 with Stew Campbell
Stew Campbell, Partner at The Chernin Group In Part 2, Stew Campbell returns to share tactical guidance for founders evaluating outside capital. We dive deep…
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Growth Equity vs. PE vs. VC: What Founders Need to Know Part 1 with Stew Campbell
Stew Campbell, Partner at The Chernin Group In this episode of M&A Science, host Kison Patel sits down with Stew Campbell to explore how growth equity supports…
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How to Scale Global M&A with Culture, Strategy, and AI with Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International
Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International Explore how one of the world's top M&A advisory firms scales through acquisition. Rob shares his leadership journey…
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How Private Equity Firms Structure M&A Deals with Jon Dhanawade
Jon Dhanawade, Private Equity M&A Partner at Mayer Brown In this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel sits down with Jon Dhanawade to unpack how private equity…
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Lessons from 90+ Deals: Questex CEO, Paul Miller on Cultural Fit, Value Creation & Post-Close Audits
Paul Miller, CEO of Questex Paul Miller joins us to share his extensive experience in M&A, having led more than 90 acquisitions throughout his career. Paul…
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How ZRG's CEO Built a 17-Deal M&A Engine with Larry Hartmann
Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG Partners Larry Hartman, CEO of ZRG Partners dives into aligning strategic M&A with scalable growth. Larry shares how he transformed…
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4 Ways to Grow a Multi-Site Business While Protecting Core Values with Clare Roberts
Clare Roberts OBE, Founder and CEO at Kids Planet In this episode of M&A Science, Clare Roberts shares her journey of founding Kids Planet and growing it into…
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Managing Risks and Liabilities in M&A with Tina Kassangana
Tina Kassangana, Corporate & M&A Lawyer, Associate at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP Tina Kassangana joins usto explore how legal counsel manages risk throughout…
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Buyer-Led M&A: How To with Carson Group's Michael Belloumini
Michael Belluomini, Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, Carson Group Kison sits down with Michael Belluomini to unpack how Carson Group scaled its…
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How Barry-Wehmiller Built a $3.6B M&A Machine Fueled by Culture with Bob and Kyle Chapman
Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO, Barry-Wehmiller Kyle Chapman, President, Barry-Wehmiller In this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel sits down with Bob Chapman…
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How to Build a Global M&A Machine with Local Expertise Part 2
Sindre Talleraas Holen, Head of M&A at Visma In Part 2 of this global M&A masterclass, Sindre Holen pulls back the curtain on Visma's deal execution strategy…
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How to Build a Global M&A Machine with Sindre Talleraas Holen Part 1
Sindre Talleraas Holen, Head of M&A at Visma In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Kison sits down with Sindre from Visma, one of Europe's most active acquirers…
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Transforming M&A: Lessons in Culture, Growth, and Purpose with Ron 'Omani' Carson
Ron "Omani" Carson, Founder and Chairman at Carson Group | Founder of Omya We sit down with Ron "Omani" Carson, founder of Carson Group, for a wide-ranging…
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Private Equity in Healthcare: Legal Challenges and Best Practices for 2025 with Andrew Bab
Andrew Bab, Partner & Co-Chair of the Healthcare Group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP In this episode of M&A Science, Andrew Bab joins Kison Patel live in New…
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Private Equity in 2025: Market Shifts, Strategy, and the Rise of AI
Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Global Private Equity Practice, Bain & Company In this episode of M&A Science, Hugh MacArthur joins us to discuss the evolution of…
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How to Navigate Bankruptcy and Restructuring in M&A
Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, joins the podcast to walk through how companies can…
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How to be a Serial Acquirer from Scratch
Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and Chairman at NearU Starting a business from scratch is challenging, but Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and Chairman of NearU, took a…
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The People-Centric Approach to M&A Success
Michael Hoy, Executive Vice Chairman, Great Day Improvements In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael Hoy, Executive Vice Chairman of Great Day…
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Mastering Serial Acquisitions
Gwen Pope, Senior Managing Partner and Head of Platform Solutions Tiger Team M&A and Tracie Smith, Senior Partner and Head of GTM Solutions at Tiger Team M&A…
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How to Execute Distressed M&A
Mimi Wu, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell When a company is struggling financially, M&A can be a lifeline—but navigating distressed deals is a whole different…
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How to Navigate Antitrust Complexities in M&A
Kaj Rozga, Senior Antitrust Counsel at ABB Antitrust scrutiny in M&A is at an all-time high, and companies must be prepared to navigate evolving regulatory…
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How to Build a Roll-Up Machine
John Cerasuolo, CEO of Leap Partners Creating a successful roll-up strategy requires a unique combination of industry expertise, strategic planning, and…
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Corporate Development Strategy in High-Volume M&A
Jeff Giles, Executive Vice President at Core & Main M&A at scale requires more than just financial analysis—it's about building relationships, understanding…
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Navigating Large-Scale M&A Deals and Legal Complexities
John Orbe, Senior Associate General Counsel – M&A at Emerson Large-scale deals come with layers of complexity—from regulatory challenges and cross-border…
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Lessons from the Trenches: Mastering Tech M&A, Integration, and Carve-Out Strategies Part 2
Dr. Amit Monga, Founder and CEO of SARAPOINT Every deal tells a story of risk, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of value. With M&A evolving into a core…
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Lessons from the Trenches: Mastering Tech M&A, Integration, and Carve-Out Strategies Part 1
Amit Monga, Founder and CEO of SARAPOINT M&A is a minefield of uncertainties, let alone the tech space. Missteps in integration, cultural clashes, and…
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Navigating the Current M&A Cycle, Regulatory Impacts, and 2025 Market Dynamics for Corporate Development Leaders
Joe Mantone, U.S. Financial Institutions News Desk Manager at S&P Global Market Intelligence (NYSE: SPGI) The M&A market isn't what it used to be. Deal volumes…
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Optimizing Your Corporate Development Team
Andrew Kelley III - VP of Corporate Development and Ventures at Five9 ( NYSE: FIVN) Achieving success in M&A requires more than identifying opportunities—it…
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Synchronizing the Deal Team and Integration Team for Better Outcomes
Russ Hartz, VP of Corporate Development at Ansys, and Carey Pugh, Director of Corporate Integrations at Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) The fastest way to sabotage an M&A…
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Mastering M&A Integration Through Leadership Development and Cultural Alignment
Jason Lippert, CEO of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) M&A integration is notoriously challenging—cultural misalignment, disengaged leaders, and high turnover often…
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Expert Insights into Building an Empire through Strategic M&A (Part 2)
Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of The Chairman Group Many M&A deals fail to deliver their promised value due to gaps in deal sourcing, diligence, and…
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Expert Insights into Building an Empire through Strategic M&A (Part 1)
Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of The Chairman Group Scaling a business from good to great often feels like an uphill battle. Organic growth alone can be…
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How a Tech Founder Transformed into a CEO Championing M&A Growth
Art Papas, CEO at Bullhorn Growth through M&A is about strategy, timing, and bold leadership. The stakes are high, but the rewards are transformative for those…
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What Elite Investment Bankers Do Differently in M&A
Avinash Patel, Partner at PJT Partners (NYSE: PJT) Investment bankers aren't always seen as trusted advisors; some see them as deal-pushers, prioritizing…
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Mastering M&A Success with Transparent Leadership and Strategic Agility
Yogesh Gupta, President and CEO at Progress Software In M&A, closing the deal is just the beginning. The true measure of success comes from effective execution…
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Navigating Investor Relations and Capital Raising for Sustainable Growth
Dr. Tianyi Jiang, CEO at AvePoint Raising capital is only half the battle. The real challenge is fostering strong relationships with investors while ensuring…
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Execution Insights in M&A
Davis Thacker, Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Development at Carta The M&A process is notoriously tricky—everyone loves talking about getting the deal…
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Executing Strategic M&A in Today's Market
Todd Henrich, SVP Head of Corporate Development at Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) Today's M&A market conditions are volatile, regulatory scrutiny is high, and…
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Managing Regulatory Compliance Risks in M&A
Charles Webb, Lead Antitrust Counsel at FedEx (NYSE: FDX) When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, everyone loves to talk about synergies, growth, and market…