February 19, 2026
Experienced board advisors share guardrails for roll-up M&A: use strict frameworks, build massive pipelines, and master the people element.
February 16, 2026
M&A Science is evolving from a podcast into a platform to standardize buy-side M&A and democratize practitioner knowledge for all.
February 9, 2026
Master M&A integration by embedding it into strategy before you sign. Prioritize trust, tailor diligence, and establish non-negotiables.
February 2, 2026
M&A expert Chiprian Stan shares why a proactive, buyer-led approach, early integration planning, and cultural alignment are critical for deal success.
January 26, 2026
Corp dev veteran Carlos Cesta shares how to make M&A work by aligning strategy, deal structure, and integration in a dynamic 'spiral' model.
January 19, 2026
A founder's guide to lean M&A strategy. Learn a five-step framework for companies under 1,000 employees to drive successful acquisitions.
January 12, 2026
M&A success hinges on managing integration debt, cultural friction, and communication. Learn why people and change management are key.
January 5, 2026
Unpacking M&A success: The IMO's role in diligence, carve-outs, TSA execution, and building a seamless 30-60-90 day integration plan.
December 22, 2025
F5's M&A head Andy Cohen reveals his framework for proactive, relationship-driven deals, emphasizing empathy and internal alignment.
December 15, 2025
Traditional M&A is broken. Author Kison Patel introduces Buyer-Led M&A, a framework to proactively source deals and lead with integration.
December 8, 2025
Rockwell Automation's Sharon Van Zelen on engineering M&A success with data-driven cultural assessments and creative deal structuring.
December 1, 2025
65 Equity Partners' Leon Borges on non-control investing, the immigrant edge, and why embracing discomfort is key to value creation.
November 24, 2025
Master M&A carve-outs. State Street's Keith Crawford shares insights on proactive sourcing, navigating dependencies, and early integration.
November 17, 2025
IFS's Rachel Hindley on navigating multi-PE ownership, M&A archetypes, and balancing strategy with integration for long-term value creation.
November 10, 2025
Mastering M&A carve-outs. State Street's Keith Crawford shares his playbook for proactive sourcing, managing dependencies, & building alignment.
November 3, 2025
Cisco's M&A experts reveal their integration-led diligence model, from early thesis validation to surgical go-to-market execution.
October 27, 2025
Cisco's secret to M&A success? Integration-led diligence. Learn how they planned the transformational Splunk deal from thesis to close.
October 20, 2025
PE expert Tim Hall unveils his independent sponsor playbook for executing successful roll-ups through disciplined integration & strategic alignment.
October 6, 2025
Snowflake's corp dev leader Stefan Williams on building an M&A muscle: start small, prioritize culture, and integrate ventures for growth.
September 30, 2025
Notion's M&A head Hilary Shirazi on building a strategy-led M&A function, using the "4 Ts" framework, and driving integration without an IMO.
September 23, 2025
Oshkosh Corp's Jennifer Miller details the shift to CVC 2.0, prioritizing strategic innovation and partnerships over pure financial returns.
September 16, 2025
Bridge deal economics and human dynamics with an integration-led approach to prevent value destruction and drive M&A success.
