Podcast

72

 mins

Leon Brujis of 65 Equity Partners reveals how non-control investments in founder-led companies deliver superior returns through partnership, not control.

68

 mins

Brandon Batt, Chief People & Transformation Officer at Quadient, reveals how building M&A readiness through strategic hiring drives integration success before deals close.

72

 mins

Rachel Hindley, VP Corporate Development at IFS, reveals how to balance PE exit horizons with long-term strategy using four acquisition archetypes and integrated diligence

49

 mins

Johanna Jaakola and Tesia Hostetler from Cisco reveal how integration-led M&A, early decision-making, and a 180-person integration community drive surgical execution.

45

 mins

Johanna Jaakola and Tesia Hostetler from Cisco reveal how integration-led diligence transforms deal outcomes by connecting strategy to execution from deal thesis through close.

 mins

Tim Hall, Managing Partner at Brenton Point Capital, shares how independent sponsors win through integration excellence, not just deal aggregation, in buy-and-build platforms.

 mins

Stefan Williams, VP Corporate Development at Snowflake, reveals how to build an M&A function from scratch, integrate acquisitions at scale, and drive growth through buyer-led strategy.

67

 mins

Explore how Mathew Person, SVP of Corporate Development at Quickbase, structures a buyer-led M&A strategy that prioritizes culture, diligence, and stakeholder alignment. Learn how to avoid common deal pitfalls and build trust for long-term value.

55

 mins

Discover how Atlassian executes M&A with strategic clarity. Sarah Hughes shares Atlassian’s approach to sourcing, founder relationships, cultural fit, and integration strategy on the M&A Science podcast.

62

 mins

Learn how SAM Companies’ Dan Pollock scaled an in-house M&A engine, sourced proprietary deals, and built trust with sellers to drive sustainable growth. From relationship-building to integration, this episode breaks down real-world corp dev execution.

42

 mins

Blackstone’s Viral Patel shares how the world’s largest alternative asset manager is expanding access to private equity through perpetual funds, building long-term value through thematic investing, and fostering a culture of innovation and integrity that drives success across the portfolio.

61

 mins

Former Global Head of M&A at Morgan Stanley and current Paul Weiss Partner Rob Kindler shares lessons from four decades in dealmaking—from evolving roles of lawyers and bankers to navigating regulatory risk, activist pressure, and boardroom dynamics in high-stakes M&A.

67

 mins

In this episode, Scott Clawson, CEO of Culligan International, breaks down how he scaled a legacy brand into a $3.3B global platform through 300+ acquisitions. Learn how to build a decentralized M&A engine, align organic and inorganic growth, and choose the right private equity partners.

36

 mins

In Part 2 of our M&A Science interview with Marc Bell, we explore how to structure deals with confidence, avoid bad partners, and lead companies through chaos. Learn practical tips on diligence, capital strategy, and what really drives long-term M&A success.

38

 mins

Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital, shares his strategy for acquiring distressed assets, betting on the right operators, and creating value through structure, scale, and strategic turnarounds. Learn how he’s built and exited businesses across industries—from Broadway to satellites.

67

 mins

Music tech pioneer Ola Sars shares how he went from founding Beats Music to executing a buyer-led M&A strategy at Soundtrack. Learn how he's digitizing a legacy market through roll-ups, licensing, and strategic dealmaking.

53

 mins

Stew Campbell, Partner at TCG, returns to the M&A Science podcast to break down how founders can evaluate growth equity partners, run their own competitive capital process, and preserve long-term value through strategic investor relationships.