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M&A Science

Kison Patel
M&A
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Development
M&A Integration
Private Equity
Automation In M&A
Day One Planning
Negotiation
Due Diligence
Integration Team
Deal Cycle
Post-Close Integration
Integration
Diligence
Acquisition Strategy
Diligence Process
M&A Strategies
Strategy Alignment
Artificial Intelligence
Letter Of Intent

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 Scie... more

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Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at State Street Corporation, brings over 20 years of expertise executing some of the most intricate ... more

Johanna Jaakola – Integration Lead, Corporate Development Integration Team, Cisco Tesia Hostetler – Leader, Acquisition Integration Practice, Cisco Johanna Jaakola, Integration Lead on Cisco's Corporate Development Integration Team, and Tesia Hostetl... more

Johanna Jaakola – Integration Lead, Corporate Development Integration Team, Cisco

Tesia Hostetler – Leader, Acquisition Integration Practice, Cisco Johanna Jaakola, Integration Lead on Cisco's Corporate Development Integration Team, and Tesia Hoste... more

Tim Hall - Managing Partner and Founder, Brenton Point Capital Tim brings 29 years of private equity experience to this conversation about what actually works in buy-and-build strategies. After launching Brenton Point in 2024 following a 20-year run ... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Crawford
Global Head of CorpDev and M&A at State Street Corporation
State Street Corporation
Episode: Mastering Carve-Out Transactions with Keith Crawford
Tesia Hostetler
Leader of Cisco's acquisition integration practice
Cisco
Episode: Integration-Led Diligence: Cisco's M&A Approach with Johanna Jaakola & Tesia Hostetle
Johanna Jaakola
Integration lead on Cisco's corporate development integration team
Cisco
Episode: Integration-Led Diligence: Cisco's M&A Approach with Johanna Jaakola & Tesia Hostetle
Tim Hall
Managing partner and founder at Brenton Point Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
Brenton Point Capital Partners
Episode: When Integration Beats Roll-Ups with Tim Hall
Stefan Williams
Vice President of Corporate Development and Snowflake Ventures at Snowflake
Snowflake
Episode: Buyer-Led M&A™ Strategy at Snowflake with Stefan WIlliams
Hilary Shirazi
Head of corporate development at Notion, previously at Pinterest, Zendesk, and LinkedIn
Notion
Episode: Corporate Development Strategy: Notion's M&A Approach with Hilary Shirazi
Jennifer Miller
Senior Director of Corporate Development at Oshkosh Corporation.
Oshkosh Corporation
Episode: How Corporate Venture Capital 2.0 is Reshaping M&A with Jennifer Miller
Byron Lichtenstein
Managing Director at Insight Partners
Insight Partners
Episode: Strategic M&A at Scale: Insight Partners' Buyer-Led Approach with Byron Lichtenstein
Javier Enrile
Managing Director of M&A at TIAA
TIAA
Episode: Think Like a Buyer: Valuation & Deal Structuring with Javier Enrile

Host

Kison Patel
Host of the M&A Science Podcast and CEO of DealRoom, specializing in M&A strategies and optimization.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 321 ratings
  • Must listen podcast

    Amazing content!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blck mamba
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome

    10 stars, learn a lot every podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anxnsodkcoapsjdj
    United States5 months ago
  • Insight

    This is a must for anyone in or considering M&A. Passion and intellect on display!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barry LaBov
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the podcast!

    Love the quality of questions asked

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MathildeCant
    Indiaa year ago
  • #1 M&A podcast ever

    This is the best podcast that talks about mergers and acquisitions, real life experiences and transaction stories! Subscribe, listen, and repeat! Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanny Dobby
    Philippines2 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful and actionable content, with many highlighting the quality of the guests and discussions.
Reviewers appreciate the real-world applications of the strategies discussed, indicating that the information is highly relevant to their professional needs.
The host's ability to break down complex M&A topics into understandable concepts is repeatedly mentioned.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mastering Carve-Out Transactions with Keith Crawford
Q: What are major deal breakers that would cause you to walk away from a carve out during the process?
Uncertainty on the perimeter of services and clarity on which employees will be there are the main deal breakers.
Mastering Carve-Out Transactions with Keith Crawford
Q: How do you approach proactively sourcing carve out opportunities?
We understand what they're performing in-house and that gives us a strategic approach on how we can help them.
Mastering Carve-Out Transactions with Keith Crawford
Q: What are the biggest misconceptions people have about carve-outs?
The biggest misconception is that firms can adopt some kind of scalable template for carve-outs, but no two deals are alike, and a tailored approach is essential.
When Integration Beats Roll-Ups with Tim Hall
Q: What are some effective strategies for ensuring a successful integration post-acquisition?
We focus on buying the right team in the culture, ensuring cultural fit, and employing detailed integration checklists.
When Integration Beats Roll-Ups with Tim Hall
Q: Can you explain the independent sponsor model?
It means we identify an opportunity, we identify the experts to bring to that, and we raise capital on a deal-by-deal basis.

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Focusing on the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions, this podcast presents weekly discussions led by an experienced host and seasoned guests from top companies. The content includes a wide array of topics critical to M&A professionals, such as buyer-led and seller-led strategies, due diligence, valuation techniques, and integration practices. With insights drawn from real-world experiences, the episodes serve as an authoritative guide for both newcomers and seasoned experts in the field seeking to enhance their approaches to M&A. Notable is the emphasis on actionable strategies that can be directly applied within organizations, making it a unique educational resource in the M&A landscape.

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1. Keith Crawford
2. Tesia Hostetler
3. Johanna Jaakola
4. Tim Hall
5. Stefan Williams
6. Hilary Shirazi
7. Jennifer Miller
8. Byron Lichtenstein

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