Podcast · 205 episodes
M&A Science, page 2
by Kison Patel · English
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 Science provides practical advice on key topics like sourcing, due diligence, integration, divestitures, and more. With over 300 episodes, this podcast is the premier thought leadership resource designed to streamline your deal-making process. Start listening today and visit mascience.com/podcast to access over 300 episodes. Brought to you by DealRoom, the leading M&A optimization platform used by the best M&A teams around the world
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M&A Roll-Up Playbook: The IRR Framework That Replaced Budgets at Zayo | Dan Caruso (Part 2)Dan Caruso (Zayo founder/former CEO) explains how Zayo built its M&A thesis and execution playbook, then how post-IPO talent drain, deal competition, and activist pressure changed the…9 Apr 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 29 chapters
M&A Roll-Up Playbook: How Zayo Did 45 Acquisitions and Sold for $14B | Dan Caruso (Part 1)Dan Caruso (Zayo founder/former CEO) explains how Zayo built a telecom “bandwidth infrastructure” roll-up—forming a contrarian thesis around “fiber orphans,” sourcing deals through relationships,…2 Apr 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 31 chapters
Cross-Border M&A: Doing Deals in Latin AmericaCross-border M&A in Latin America—how to run buy-side and sell-side deals across cultural, regulatory, diligence, and labor/employment constraints, plus why reps & warranties insurance is…26 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
Partnering Before Purchasing: How Booz Allen Wins Proprietary Deals EarlyChrissy Cox, VP & Head of Corporate Development, Booz Allen Hamilton19 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 23 chapters
Cultural Fit Over EBITDA: How Salas O'Brien Built a 30-Merger Program Without a Single FailureIn this episode of M&A Science, hosted by Kison Patel, Nathan Rust, Senior VP of Corporate Development at Salas O'Brien, shares insights into how his firm has successfully completed over 30 mergers…12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
Cross-Border M&A: How to Do Deals in Italy with Mauro Sambati and Donato RomanoCross-Border M&A: How to Do Deals in Italy5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 28 chapters
Four Questions That Defined a $1 Billion Deal with Robert LovegroveRobert Lovegrove, President & CEO of The ChemQuest Group26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 36 chapters
Stop Falling in Love with the Deal: Guardrails for High-Volume Acquisitions with Birgitta and Lars ElfverssonIn this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel hosts Birgitta Elfversson and Lars Elfversson, both of whom are seasoned professionals in M&A and consultancy at Netlight Consulting AB.19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 32 chapters
The Next Chapter After 400 EpisodesThe Next Chapter After 400 Episodes16 Feb 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
Integration Focused M&A: Why Execution Should Inform Strategy Before You Sign Part 2 with Ciprian StanKison Patel (Founder & CEO of DealRoom)9 Feb 2026 · 44 min · 24 chapters
Integration Focused M&A: Why Execution Should Inform Strategy Before You Sign Part 1 with Ciprian StanM&A Integration Manager at SALESIANER Gruppe2 Feb 2026 · 58 min · 25 chapters
How Experienced Buyers Actually Make M&A Work with Carlos CestaIn this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Carlos Cesta shares insights from his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), focusing on how experienced buyers think about and execute…26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 28 chapters
A Founder's Guide to Lean M&A Strategy with Christian HassoldIn this episode of M&A Science, host Kison Patel speaks with Christian Hassold, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships at Wpromote x Giant Spoon.19 Jan 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 36 chapters
How Integration Debt, Cultural Friction, and Communication Failures Kill M&A DealsHow Integration Debt, Cultural Friction, and Communication Failures Kill M&A Deals12 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
Why Integrations Break with Donara JaghinyanIn this episode of M&A Science, host Kison Patel interviews Donara Jaghinyan, a Transformation and Integration Leader with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions across various sectors…5 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 26 chapters
Building Your M&A Reputation: Why Relationships Beat Transactions Every Time with Andrew CohenIn this episode of M&A Science, host Kison Patel interviews Andrew Cohen, Vice President of Corporate Development at F5.22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 8 min
My Daughter Interviews Me About M&A | Holiday Special Episode with Shyla PatelIn this special holiday episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel, the host and author of "Buyer-Led M&A™", is interviewed by his daughter Shyla Patel.15 Dec 2025 · 1 h 7 min
How to Score Culture Fit in M&A with Sharon Van ZeelandIn this episode, Sharon Van Zeeland shares her engineer's perspective on the nuanced aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly focusing on cultural fit.8 Dec 2025 · 1 h
Making M&A Boring (And Why That's a Good Thing) with Leon BrujisIn this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel speaks with Leon Brujis, Partner and Co-Head of U.S. at 65 Equity Partners.1 Dec 2025 · 1 h 8 min
Integration Starts with Hiring, Not the Deal with Brandon BattIn this episode, Brandon Batt shares valuable insights on how effective M&A integration relies heavily on strategic hiring and organizational readiness before finalizing a deal.24 Nov 2025 · 58 min
Strategic M&A Framework: IFS's Acquisition Playbook with Rachel HindleyStrategic M&A Framework: IFS's Acquisition Playbook with Rachel Hindley17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 2 min
Mastering Carve-Out Transactions with Keith CrawfordKison Patel, Founder & CEO of DealRoom10 Nov 2025 · 58 min
Integration-Led M&A: Cisco's Approach to Deal Success Part 2 with Johanna Jaakola and Tesia Hostetler– Integration Lead, Corporate Development Integration Team, Cisco3 Nov 2025 · 46 min
Integration-Led Diligence: Cisco's M&A Approach with Johanna Jaakola & Tesia HostetleIntegration-Led Diligence: Cisco's M&A Approach with Johanna Jaakola & Tesia Hostetler27 Oct 2025 · 40 min