DealLab: The M&A Podcast

Carson Conant is the Founder and CEO of Mediafly. Find him on LinkedIn, Twitter or check out Mediafly's website. You can find our host, Ari Salonen on LinkedIn or Twitter. Our guest this episode has overseen five acquisitions in the last three years — with two so far in 2022. Ari and Carson begin their conversation by digging into Carson's philosophy toward M&A, how he got started, and then move on to talk about acquihires, building an M&A engine, and advice he would give his former self. This season of DealLab is supported by Midaxo+, the next-generation M&A software, offering advanced capabilities for frequent acquirers to manage and visualize deal progress from start to finish in a single platform.

In this episode, Susan Acker-Walsh (Co-Founder/CEO, CREO, Inc.) answers audience questions on the challenges and best practices of tuck-ins, specifically in the Healthcare and Life Sciences space. Susan has served as a “Jill of All Trades”, holding the titles of Chairwoman, CEO, Chief Executive, COO, President, SVP, and VP at various points in her M&A career. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

We're back with another DealLab LIVE Q&A this time with Galina Wolinetz answering questions on the challenges and best practices of roll-up strategies. A quick reminder on Galina's background: currently the Managing Director at Virtas Partners, Galina has 25 years of industry experience in execution of corporate strategic growth initiatives. As an executive program leader she has supported and led post-merger integration programs, ranging from $10M up to $18B+, generating near $1B in synergies. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Clayton Stanley, the Executive VP of Corporate Development at AmeriVet Partners. Stanley has successfully led his team to its highest number of annual transactions — AmeriVet is on track to close over 60 transactions in 2021. In this episode of DealLab, after a quick look into deal-sourcing strategy, Clayton and Midaxo's Chief Customer officer, Greg Spano dive into AmeriVet's success with roll-ups. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

We're back with another DealLab LIVE Q&A with Tom Vandaloo answering questions on non-financial diligence and deal value creation. A quick reminder on Tom's background: Formally a partner in PwC's value creation practice, Tom has over thirty years of consulting experience in business integration and separation, cost optimization, business performance improvement, procurement and strategic sourcing, and supply chain services. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

This episode is taken from a live Q&A with Jim McConnell, Verizon's Corporate Security Leader as he addresses just how crucial Security can be to making or breaking a deal. Jim has over 38 years of experience working in the security and technology space, and over 26 years of experience in corporate security at a Fortune 20 company, including 9 years managing the M&A integration program. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

In this episode we welcome back Tom Vandeloo as he covers incorporating value creation into early due diligence planning to prevent misevaluation and missed opportunities. Sean and Tom also talk about the current M&A landscape and new practices that are here to stay. Tom is a former partner at PwC and has over thirty years of consulting experience in business integration and separation, cost optimization, business performance improvement, procurement and strategic sourcing, and supply chain services. --- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with one of Midaxo's cofounders, Kaija Katariina Erkkilä. We talked about her experiences on the buy-side of M&A, shifts in focus during due diligence, the motivation for creating Midaxo, and the dynamics of deals in 2021 and beyond. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

In this episode, we dive into key factors that make the difference in large acquisitions, the role of leadership in acquisition & integration, and overlooked aspects of culture in corporate transformation. Our guest Jeff Muench, is an experienced General Manager and Strategist who has worked with companies like Walmart, Pepsi, and Johnson & Johnson. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

Tom Vandeloo, formally a partner in PwC's value creation practice, joins us for DealLab LIVE where we answered your questions on non-financial diligence and deal value creation. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

David Lewis, VP of Corporate Development, covers what to look for when selecting a target, how to use scorecards during target selection, and common mistakes during due diligence. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

Galina Wolinetz, Managing Director at Virtas Partners, shares her insights and best practices for mitigating risk and creating value with roll-up strategies. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

Dawn White, an expert in program and change management, shares with us why change management needs a clearly defined seat at the mergers and acquisitions table as our world and ways of business continue to function through COVID-inspired shifts. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

Ari Salonen (CEO, Midaxo) shares the changes he has seen in M&A over the last 10 years and how COVID-19 has impacted the world of M&A. -- DealLab is an M&A and Corporate Development podcast by Midaxo where we examine the methods, theories, and stories behind the deal.

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