Best Corporatedevelopment Podcasts (2025)

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M&A Lawyers vs. Bankers: What’s Changed and What Still Matters with Rob Kindler 57:53

1d ago57:53

57:53

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 uniquely positioned dealmaker whose career has spanned both sides of the M&A table—law and investment banking. Rob previously led global M&A at Morgan Stanley and is now a senior partner at Paul …

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CEO Growth Strategy: How Culligan Scaled 300+ Acquisitions with Scott Clawson 59:12

4d ago59:12

59:12

Scott Clawson, CEO of Culligan International Scott Clawson turned Culligan from a legacy water treatment business into a $3.3 billion global platform operating in over 50 countries—powered by a programmatic M&A engine that has executed 300+ acquisitions. In this episode, he sits down with Kison to share exactly how that machine works. From beachsid…

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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell Part 2 30:11

8d ago30:11

30:11

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 touch. In this follow-up to Part 1, he’s back with sharp insights on what it really takes to run high-stakes deals—and survive them. Marc and Kison cover everything from building a rock-solid …

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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell 31:55

11d ago31:55

31:55

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, entertainment, defense, and private equity. In this episode, Marc breaks down his unconventional path—from turning around Penthouse into a $500M acquisition engine, to producing Tony Award-winning Broadw…

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Inside Soundtrack’s Roll-Up Strategy: Building a Global Leader in Background Music with Ola Sars 56:05

15d ago56:05

56:05

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 music industry—first by co-founding Beats Music (later acquired by Apple), and now as the visionary behind Soundtrack Your Brand. Ola dives into the bold thesis that’s guided his career, why he’s…

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How to Build Better Deals: Sourcing and Integration with John Romeo 56:29

18d ago56:29

56:29

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 to M&A. Romeo shares how his team sources deals through a bespoke pipeline, aligns incentives with founder-led businesses, and plans integrations that prioritize people and long-term value c…

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How to Get Investors Onboard: What Founders Need to Know Part 2 with Stew Campbell 52:20

22d ago52:20

52:20

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 into how to run a founder-led investor process, what to watch for in term sheets, and how to build long-term wealth while scaling a founder-led business. Stew breaks down growth equity vs. pri…

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Growth Equity vs. PE vs. VC: What Founders Need to Know Part 1 with Stew Campbell 45:34

25d ago45:34

45:34

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 founder-led companies beyond just capital. Stew shares lessons from his career helping businesses scale while preserving their culture and mission. They discuss how founders should think abo…

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How to Scale Global M&A with Culture, Strategy, and AI with Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International 57:52

29d ago57:52

57:52

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, reveals how Lincoln actively manages culture during growth, and explains why integration starts from Day 1. Rob and Kison also dive into cross-border M&A, the rise of buyer-led strategies, and …

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How Private Equity Firms Structure M&A Deals with Jon Dhanawade 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

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 firms structure M&A deals—what works, what doesn’t, and how to manage risk every step of the way. Jon brings legal insight from both sides of the table, sharing practical strategies for align…

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Lessons from 90+ Deals: Questex CEO, Paul Miller on Cultural Fit, Value Creation & Post-Close Audits 57:46

1M ago57:46

57:46

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 reveals how Questex uses a proactive, buyer-led approach focused on culture, strategic alignment, and integration discipline. The conversation dives into the importance of early relationship-bui…

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How ZRG’s CEO Built a 17-Deal M&A Engine with Larry Hartmann 58:58

1M ago58:58

58:58

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 ZRG into one of the fastest-growing executive search and talent advisory firms through 17 acquisitions in just four years. They break down how to compete with strategic buyers, incentivize fo…

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4 Ways to Grow a Multi-Site Business While Protecting Core Values with Clare Roberts 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

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 one of the UK’s largest childcare providers with 225 nurseries. She reveals how she balanced organic growth with strategic acquisitions while staying true to her company’s values. Clare discu…

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Managing Risks and Liabilities in M&A with Tina Kassangana 1:06:25

2M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Tina Kassangana, Corporate & M&A Lawyer, Associate at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP Tina Kassangana joins usto explore how legal counsel manages risk throughout the M&A lifecycle. With firsthand insight from a practicing M&A attorney, this conversation dives into the real-world complexities of diligence, purchase agreement structuring, reps and warrant…

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Buyer-Led M&A: How To with Carson Group's Michael Belloumini 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

Michael Belluomini, Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, Carson Group Kison sits down with Michael Belluomini to unpack how Carson Group scaled its M&A strategy—shifting from internal partner investments to sourcing proprietary external deals at volume. Michael shares tactical insights into managing concurrent transactions, building a s…

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How Barry-Wehmiller Built a $3.6B M&A Machine Fueled by Culture with Bob and Kyle Chapman 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

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 and his son Kyle Chapman to explore how Barry-Wehmiller built a $3.6B global business through 140+ acquisitions—by putting people first. Bob, known for pioneering the "Truly Human Leadership"…

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How to Build a Global M&A Machine with Local Expertise Part 2 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

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, valuation methodology, and post-close philosophy. Visma has quietly become one of the most disciplined and prolific acquirers in Europe and LATAM. How? Through extreme clarity on what they bu…

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How to Build a Global M&A Machine with Sindre Talleraas Holen Part 1 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

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 in the B2B SaaS space. With over 350+ acquisitions under its belt and a stronghold across Europe and Latin America, Visma has cracked the code for scaling globally while maintaining local aut…

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Transforming M&A: Lessons in Culture, Growth, and Purpose with Ron 'Omani' Carson 58:25

2M ago58:25

58:25

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 conversation about transformation—both professional and personal. From launching a financial services firm out of a college dorm room to building a national platform with over $30 billion in ass…

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Private Equity in Healthcare: Legal Challenges and Best Practices for 2025 with Andrew Bab 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

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 York to dive into the fast-changing legal landscape facing private equity deals in healthcare. From emerging state-level regulations and reverse CFIUS to FDA policy shifts and CVR litigation, An…

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Private Equity in 2025: Market Shifts, Strategy, and the Rise of AI 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

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 private equity over the last three decades—from the early days of deal-making and bespoke financing to today’s hyper-competitive, tech-driven landscape. Hugh shares how Bain’s private equity …

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How to Navigate Bankruptcy and Restructuring in M&A 1:05:51

3M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Ben Beller, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, joins the podcast to walk through how companies can strategically navigate bankruptcy and restructuring during M&A. Drawing from experience on major cases like FTX and Silicon Valley Bank, Ben shares practical insights into Chapter 11 processes, planning …

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How to be a Serial Acquirer from Scratch 53:02

3M ago53:02

53:02

Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and Chairman at NearU Starting a business from scratch is challenging, but Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and Chairman of NearU, took a unique path—leveraging M&A as a tool for entrepreneurship. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Ashish shares how he transitioned from investment banking to building a multi-state, multi…

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The People-Centric Approach to M&A Success 44:21

3M ago44:21

44:21

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 Improvements, joins Kison Patel to discuss how a people-first approach drives M&A success. With 4,500 employees and $1.5 billion in revenue, Great Day Improvements has grown through strategic acq…

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Mastering Serial Acquisitions 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

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 Together, Gwen and Tracie dive into the complexities of serial acquisitions, discussing how large strategic acquirers can develop repeatable frameworks to streamline execution and maximize dea…

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M&A Science

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M&A Lawyers vs. Bankers: What’s Changed and What Still Matters with Rob Kindler 57:53

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CEO Growth Strategy: How Culligan Scaled 300+ Acquisitions with Scott Clawson 59:12

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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell Part 2 30:11

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Fixing Broken Companies Through Smart Deals with Marc Bell 31:55

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Inside Soundtrack’s Roll-Up Strategy: Building a Global Leader in Background Music with Ola Sars 56:05

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How to Build Better Deals: Sourcing and Integration with John Romeo 56:29

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How to Get Investors Onboard: What Founders Need to Know Part 2 with Stew Campbell 52:20

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Growth Equity vs. PE vs. VC: What Founders Need to Know Part 1 with Stew Campbell 45:34

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How to Scale Global M&A with Culture, Strategy, and AI with Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International 57:52

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How Private Equity Firms Structure M&A Deals with Jon Dhanawade 1:04:41

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Lessons from 90+ Deals: Questex CEO, Paul Miller on Cultural Fit, Value Creation & Post-Close Audits 57:46

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How ZRG’s CEO Built a 17-Deal M&A Engine with Larry Hartmann 58:58

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4 Ways to Grow a Multi-Site Business While Protecting Core Values with Clare Roberts 53:34

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Managing Risks and Liabilities in M&A with Tina Kassangana 1:06:25

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Buyer-Led M&A: How To with Carson Group's Michael Belloumini 57:49

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How Barry-Wehmiller Built a $3.6B M&A Machine Fueled by Culture with Bob and Kyle Chapman 1:03:41

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How to Build a Global M&A Machine with Local Expertise Part 2 40:35

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How to Build a Global M&A Machine with Sindre Talleraas Holen Part 1 46:51

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Transforming M&A: Lessons in Culture, Growth, and Purpose with Ron 'Omani' Carson 58:25

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Private Equity in Healthcare: Legal Challenges and Best Practices for 2025 with Andrew Bab 52:27

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Private Equity in 2025: Market Shifts, Strategy, and the Rise of AI 1:11:47

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How to Navigate Bankruptcy and Restructuring in M&A 1:05:51

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How to be a Serial Acquirer from Scratch 53:02

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The People-Centric Approach to M&A Success 44:21

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Mastering Serial Acquisitions 1:10:54

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