Avoiding Costly Mistakes in SPAC Transactions
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mohammad Hasham, Partner and West Region Leader for Capital Markets & IPO at CohnReznick, shares best practices for sponsors and management teams preparing for a SPAC transaction. He expl...
Navigating De-SPAC Structures: Insights from a Cayman Counsel
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson are joined by Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of De-SPAC structures. Alexandra share...
Can Better Governance Save SPAC Deals?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with Dr. Daniele D’Alvia , a renowned lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, to unpack the critical r...
How SPACs Blend Private Equity and Public Markets
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Adeel Rouf, CEO of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., explains what makes SPACs so unique and exciting. Unlike hedge funds or private equity firms t...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Adeel Rouf
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Adeel Rouf, CEO and President of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., shares his background and journey into the SPAC world. From his early career in ...
Why Private Companies Consider Going Public
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains why many private companies ultimately choose to go public. He highlights how listing on exchanges like the NYSE o...
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About the Hosts
Mike Blankenship
Podcast Host / Office Managing Partner / International Capital Mkts Co-Chair / Corporate Attorney
Mike is the managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, co-chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose acquisition company offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation.
Joshua Wilson
Executive Producer / Podcast Host
Joshua Wilson is a licensed real estate broker, holds the series 79 & 63, and is Executive Producer of multiple strategic media brands. He has launched over 20 podcast and YouTube shows, with several reaching the top 3%, 5%, and 10% globally in their verticals. As a trusted connector among founders, family offices, and investment platforms, Josh brings a relational, strategic lens to SPACs, IPOs, M&A, and private placements—blending insight, curiosity, and communication to spotlight the people and deals shaping the capital markets.
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