The Fairness Opinion Process SPAC Sponsors Should Know — Michael Moscarelli
Michael Moscarelli of Houlihan Capital on how fairness opinions in de-SPAC transactions protect sponsors post-Multi-Plan — fair pricing, fair dealing, and per-share allocation discipline.
After 130 SPACs and 140 DESPACs Here's What I've Learned with Brandon Sun
Brandon Sun of Cohen & Company on lessons from 130 SPAC IPOs and 140 de-SPACs — capital markets cycles, target supply, and what separates teams that close from those that walk away.
The Due Diligence Step Most First-Time SPAC Sponsors Get Wrong — James Tunkey
James Tunkey of ION Asia on the D&O background check process behind 25% of Nasdaq SPAC IPOs — sanction screening, cross-border verification, and the diligence misses that surface after the S-1 is filed.
Family Office vs Hedge Fund Money: What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know — Steve Kann
Steve Kann of Arc Stone Securities on family office vs hedge fund PIPE capital — why the wrong money can destroy a de-SPAC and how pricing determines which investors you can actually attract.
What SPAC Investors Are Actually Looking for Right Now — Christine McNerney
Every SPAC sponsor thinks their pitch stands out. Christine McNerney has seen them all — and most don't. Christine McNerney, Associate Portfolio Manager at Periscope Capital, has been with the firm since 2012 and focused on S...
What Most Sponsors Get Wrong Before They Ever Find a Target — Bob Brown & Ari Brown
Bob and Ari Brown of ClearThink Capital on building a SPAC IPO cost structure with closing fees under $2M — plus deal dementia, PCAOB readiness, and what sponsors get wrong before they ever find a target.
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About the Hosts
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.
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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