SPACs Flexibility vs Traditional IPOs
In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets explains why SPACs provide a level of flexibility that traditional IPOs often lack. He shares how SPACs allow sponsors and companie...
What’s the Difference Between U.S. and European SPACs?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Michael Blankenship asks legal scholar Daniele D’Alvia a provocative question: are European SPACs more trustworthy than those in the U.S.? Daniele explains that the answer isn’t found in ...
Where the Next Big Opportunities Lie in SPACs
Looking ahead, Chris Sorrells shares his “crystal ball” on where Spring Valley and the SPAC market are headed. From nuclear and AI to rare earths and defense tech, he outlines where the next generation of SPAC opportunities w...
Reshoring, Minerals, and Energy Security
Chris Sorrells discusses how reshoring, critical minerals, and energy security are shaping U.S. investment trends. He shares how investor sentiment is aligning around domestic production, rare earths, and defense resilience. ...
Complexities of International SPAC Transactions
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , we sit down with Seth Farbman, Chairman of Vstock Transfer, to explore the evolving landscape of international SPAC activity. Seth shares real-world observations from regions like Singapo...
How Has the SPAC Investor Base Changed
In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets explains how the SPAC investor base has evolved over the last five years. While event-driven and arbitrage-focused funds remain cor...
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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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