Episodes
What Transfer Agents Must Get Right in SPAC Deals
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Seth Farbman shares a cautionary tale that underscores the importance of responsive and modern transfer agents in the SPAC ecosystem. Drawing from personal experience, Seth recounts a sce...
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...
Red Flags in SPAC Valuations
What signals should investors watch for in SPAC valuations? Ryan McGuire highlights the key red flags, from difficulty attracting PIPE investors to high redemption rates, that can point to declining sentiment or questionable ...
Avoiding Costly Mistakes in SPAC Deals
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 considering a SPAC transaction. He emphas...
SPAC Cycles Explained
In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets breaks down the rise, fall, and correction of the SPAC market. He explains how SPACs were once primarily used for special situation...
How Cayman Counsel Supports SPAC Filings
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Alexandra Low , Counsel at Appleby Global in the Cayman Islands. Alexandra leads the SPAC team at her firm and brings a wealth...
Women in Capital Markets
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Candice Beaumont, Chief Investment Officer of L Investments, shares her advice for women pursuing leadership roles in finance and investment. She emphasizes the importance of confidence, ...
How He Evaluates and Structures SPAC Deals
Chris Sorrells explains his disciplined approach to evaluating and structuring SPAC transactions. From prioritizing unique assets to ensuring two years of cash at close, Chris outlines what separates lasting companies from ov...
SPAC Target Selection: Sectors, Suitability, and Pitfalls
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, discusses what types of companies are best suited for going public through a SPAC merger. He explains why fundamentally st...
New SPAC Rules Help or Hinder Market Access?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), discusses the SEC’s new SPAC rules and their impact on investor access. Nick argues th...
Why D&O Insurance Premiums Have Dropped Since 2021
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, explains how the Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance landscape for SPACs and de-SPACs has evolved since the 2021 boom. Follo...
How New SEC Rules Could Impact SPAC Sponsors
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), explains how the SEC’s 2024 SPAC rules may affect small sponsors and entrepreneurs nav...
3 Biggest Misconceptions About D&O Insurance
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, addresses the most common misconceptions SPAC sponsors and board members have when it comes to Directors & Officers ...
How ICAN May Challenge SEC’s Final SPAC Rules
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), outlines potential legal and advocacy strategies ICAN may pursue in response to the SE...
Post-Merger Services Every SPAC Team Should Plan For
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, explains why SPAC sponsors can’t afford to overlook what happens after the deal closes. While many focus heavily on the IPO and deal mec...
SPACs. Are They Really Back?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi offers a nuanced take on the state of the SPAC market and why it’s still too early to say, “SPACs are back.” Rather than chasing headlines, Louis explains that SPACs are best u...
“DeSPAC-age” Insurance Model and Closing Coverage Gaps
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett breaks down how D&O insurance needs to evolve across a SPAC’s lifecycle, from IPO to de-SPAC and beyond. He explains how SPACs have historically managed risk by pur...
How New SEC Rules Could Shape Future Litigation
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), explains how the SEC’s new SPAC rules may influence litigation risk for sponsors and t...
Why the Transfer Agent Market Is Finally Changing
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, explains why the transfer agent and trust industry is undergoing a long-overdue transformation and why SPACs have been a major catalyst....