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.
In episode 11 of the Merger Talks Podcast, we spoke to Robert Young, the founder of Avero Advisory. Robert launched the business at the end of 2025 after being a Managing Director in Alantra's Technology M&A team.
In the episode we talk about:
- Current trends in the Technology sector and the impacts of AI
- What it has been like setting up a new M&A boutique and how he is looking to do things differently
- How to test for grit in junior bankers
We hope you enjoy!

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