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The Deal

The Deal
M&A
Corporate Law
Activist Investing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Antitrust Regulations
Investcorp
Investment Banking
Proxy Contests
Work-Life Balance
Elliott Management
DOJ and FTC
Payments
Tennis
Management Consulting
Global Regulatory Scrutiny
Biden Administration
Technology Sector
Pharmaceuticals
Demographics
Fortune International

The Deal podcast network brings The Deal’s award winning coverage in M&A, activist investing, private equity and restructuring to your airwaves. With a suite of offerings, including Activist Investing Today (hosted by Senior Editor Ronald Orol), Drinks With The Deal (hosted by Senior Writer David Marcus and Senior Reporter Bill Meagher), Behind The Buyouts (hosted by Senior Reporters Steve Gelsi, ... more

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Sodali executives Aneliya Crawford and Bill Dooley discuss activist trends, investor behavior and AI-driven voting.

Unity Partners head of business development Callie Blankenau discusses lower middle market investing and sourcing strategies.

Mark Martin, managing director and global head of pharma services and technology at Houlihan Lokey, discusses M&A momentum and investor sentiment in pharma services.

Keith Fullenweider, chair of Vinson & Elkins, discusses the influence his father had on his career, how he built a PE practice, what he looks for in lateral hires and how he manages challenging conversations.

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Recent Guests

Mark Martin
Managing Director and Global Head of Pharma Services and Technology at Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey
Episode: Behind the Buyouts: Houlihan Lokey's Martin on Pharma Services Crossroads
Keith Fullenweider
Chair at Vinson & Elkins; M&A partner
Vinson & Elkins
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: V&E's Fullenweider on Managing Difficult Conversations
Raghu Velamati
Co-head of M&A in the Americas and co-leads education efforts at Macquarie
Macquarie Capital
Episode: Behind the Buyouts: Macquarie's Velamati on Education's Expanding Horizons
Mike Hollander
Managing Director at GTCR, chair of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
GTCR
Episode: Behind the Buyouts: Hollander on GTCR's Growth-Driven Strategy
Amy Wollensack
Private equity partner at Akin, with a background in nursing before pursuing law.
Akin
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Akin’s Wollensack on How Nursing Prepared Her for PE
Gregory Molin
Senior Advisor at Hivest Capital Partners
Hivest Capital Partners
Episode: Behind The Buyouts: Hivest’s Molin on Transatlantic Expansion
Mahvesh Qureshi
An M&A partner at Hogan Lovells and head of its corporate and finance practice in the Americas.
Hogan Lovells
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Hogan Lovells' Qureshi on Adjusting to New Environments
Sebastian Alsheimer
Head of Activism Defense at Cleary
Cleary
Episode: Activist Investing Today: Cleary’s Alsheimer Talks Activism Defense
Shaun Levor
M&A and private equity shareholder at Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Greenberg Traurig's Levor on PE's Next Frontier

Hosts

Ron Orol
Host of Activist Investing Today
Chris Nolter
Senior writer for The Deal (covers tech/media, and law-adjacent topics)
David Marcus
Host of Drinks With The Deal; senior writer for The Deal

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Content: 5/5. Sound quality: 0/1.

    Buy a professional microphone and some noise deadening stuff for your echoey room, please! Often the guest’s audio is far superior to the interviewer. Otherwise — fantastic podcast. Just hard to listen to. Often will begin episodes then end them after a moment because the are so hard to listen to.

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    cmaaan
    United States4 years ago
  • Content: 5/5. Sound quality: 0/1.

    Buy a professional microphone and some noise deadening stuff for your echoey room, please! Often the guest’s audio is far superior to the interviewer.

    Otherwise — fantastic podcast. Just hard to listen to. Often will begin episodes then end them after a moment because the are so hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cmaaan
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Content was very informative and the hosts and Guests were awesome. Highly recommended! Keep publishing more shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IAmMissTiempo
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Poor audio quality

    Really interesting podcast but the audio quality is so terrible it’s hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    nrs789
    Canada6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong mix of guest expertise in PE, law, and corporate strategy; some feedback notes strong actionable takeaways for deal-minded audiences.
Listeners value deep-dive conversations with senior industry players.
Audio quality is inconsistent, which can hinder listening experience; guests and insights are frequently praised.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Behind the Buyouts: Hollander on GTCR's Growth-Driven Strategy
Q: Can you just explain how that came to be and is there a crossover between the PE portfolio and the Portrait Gallery?
Mike details his involvement with the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, emphasizing the crossover between his professional life at GTCR and his passion for history and art.
Behind the Buyouts: Hollander on GTCR's Growth-Driven Strategy
Q: Could you talk about the trend in NAV that has increased?
Mike explains how GTCR has managed to grow its NAV and maintain a higher pace of liquidity than its peers, largely due to their growth-centric investment strategy.
Behind the Buyouts: Hollander on GTCR's Growth-Driven Strategy
Q: Could you discuss some of the growth trends that may have been the impetus behind some of the deals?
Mike discusses the slowdown in private equity due to rising interest rates and slower growth, but highlights GTCR's continued performance and strategic acquisitions during this period.
Activist Investing Today: S&C's Gadson on Proxy Advisers, AI
Q: How would investors make decisions if proxy advisors didn't exist at all?
Gadson believes proxy solicitors would be busier but would have a harder time predicting voting outcomes without proxy advisors' influence, leading to more headaches for them.
Activist Investing Today: S&C's Gadson on Proxy Advisers, AI
Q: How do you see the ecosystem around proxy advisors evolving for institutional investors?
Gadson anticipates that more institutions will sever ties completely and bring proxy voting in-house, inheriting social and political risks in the process.

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This show concentrates on high-stakes finance, private equity, activist investing, and corporate governance, with conversations that blend deal-making strategy, regulatory dynamics, and leadership perspectives from top firms. Episodes frequently center on M&A activity, activism tactics, proxy advice, and the evolving roles of private equity firms across industries, often featuring practitioners who broker large-scale transactions, defend corporate boards, or steer cross-border investments. A standout trait is its access to seasoned decision-makers—lawyers, bankers, and PE executives—who share actionable insights about deal flow, strategy, and risk in today's complex markets. The format often includes practical takeaways for listeners aiming... more

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1. Mark Martin
2. Keith Fullenweider
3. Raghu Velamati
4. Mike Hollander
5. Amy Wollensack
6. Gregory Molin
7. Mahvesh Qureshi
8. Sebastian Alsheimer

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