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"There’s nothing harder than letting the wrong one in. Culture fit isn’t negotiable—you’ve got to know who you’re doing business with."
Michael Belluomini
Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, Carson Group
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“Adjusted EBITDA just means deferred lawsuit. Negotiate at the jump to make sure that everyone's on the same page.”
Tina Kassangana
Corporate & M&A Lawyer, Associate at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
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“You’re not really ever done assessing culture until the day you close. It’s the most important thing in professional services where your people are your product.”
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May 26, 2025
John Romeo
CEO of the Oliver Wyman Forum and Head of M&A at Oliver Wyman
Sourcing
Integration
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May 26, 2025
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May 19, 2025
Stew Campbell
Partner at The Chernin Group
Valuation
Divestiture
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May 19, 2025
Explore how growth equity works for founder-led companies with Stew Campbell, Partner at TCG. Learn how boards create value, how to align on long-term goals, and what separates elite investors in M&A.
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May 1, 2025
Larry Hartmann
CEO of ZRG Partners
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May 1, 2025
Larry shares how he transformed ZRG into one of the fastest-growing executive search and talent advisory firms through 17 acquisitions in just four years.
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Apr 21, 2025
Michael Belluomini
Senior Vice President of M&A at Carson Group
Strategy
Diligence
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Apr 21, 2025
Dive into how Carson Group scaled their M&A program from internal investments to proprietary dealmaking—executing 14 deals in just one year. Hear from Michael Belluomini, SVP of M&A, on how his team balances volume, speed, and cultural fit.
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Apr 14, 2025
Sindre Talleraas Holen,
Head of M&A at Visma
Strategy
Integration
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Apr 14, 2025
Part 2 of this episode continues the conversation with Visma’s Head of M&A, Sindre Holen. Go behind the scenes of Visma’s valuation approach, how they support founders post-close, and what it takes to integrate (or not) in a high-volume deal environment.
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Apr 3, 2025
Andrew Bab
Partner & Co-Chair of the Healthcare Group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Strategy
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Apr 3, 2025
Andrew Bab of Debevoise & Plimpton unpacks the latest legal challenges in healthcare M&A, from state regulatory hurdles to Delaware case law and the growing scrutiny on private equity. Learn how to navigate risk, compliance, and deal structure in one of the most regulated sectors of M&A.
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Mar 27, 2025
Benjamin Beller
Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell
Valuation
General
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Mar 27, 2025
Learn how to strategically navigate corporate bankruptcy and restructuring from Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. From Chapter 11 planning to distressed M&A opportunities, Ben breaks down legal strategies that drive value.
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