Merger Talks Podcast
Merger Talks Podcast
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Merger Talks — the podcast diving deep into the world of investment banking, M&A, and dealmaking.
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The podcast explores themes such as market trends, the impact of technology on investment banking, and the complexities of work-life balance within the field. Episodes will feature discussions on AI applications in dealmaking and analyses of current market conditions, including opinions from industry leaders like Jean-Philippe Verdier.

Merger Talks — the podcast diving deep into the world of investment banking, M&A, and dealmaking.
Episode 7 of the Merger Talks Podcast is now live!
We sat down with Tom Lindsay, CEO of Spayne Lindsay. Tom co-founded the firm, a Consumer focused M&A boutique, in 2004 alongside his business partner, John Spayne. Prior to setting up the firm they had both been Consumer bankers at Lehman Brothers.
We covered a variety of topics including:
- The differences between the Investment Banking business model in Europe and the US.
- How to set up an M&A boutique for succession.
- Why Private Equity is less active in the consumer market today.

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