Episodes
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....
Forecasts SPAC Market Trends for 2025–2026
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf shares his forward-looking perspective on the SPAC market heading into late 2025 and 2026. With traditional IPO windows largely shut for mid-market companies, Adeel explains why...
What SPACs Must Prepare for in the Next 12–18 Months
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, shares his outlook on D&O risk for SPACs and de-SPACs heading into 2025 and beyond. Drawing from decades of experien...
How Underwriters Evaluate Risk for SPAC and de-SPAC Coverage
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett of Lockton Companies explains how underwriters assess risk when pricing D&O insurance policies for SPACs and their de-SPAC targets. The evaluation process is vastly...
Why D&O Insurance Prices Have Dropped 60% Since 2021
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Chaz breaks down why D&O insurance pricing has plummeted nearly 60% over the past nine quarters and why the market looks so different today compared to the 2021 peak. He explains how a flo...
Why PIPEs Aren’t Dead, But Very Different Now
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James breaks down the evolving role of Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs) and why they remain an essential but more challenging, tool for SPAC deals today. James explains how PIP...
His Years of Experience with SPACs and SEC Investigations
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), reflects on his years of work in the SPAC space both with paying clients and in the co...
Real-Time Reporting and Visibility for SPAC Sponsors
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, highlights how technology and transparency are reshaping the SPAC transfer agent and trust process. She explains how Odyssey’s state-of-...
Why Global Companies Are Choosing U.S. Listings
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf shares his perspective on U.S. vs. non-U.S. SPAC deal flow and why high-quality companies from Europe and Asia continue to choose NASDAQ and NYSE as their go-to listing destinat...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Louis Camhi
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Louis Camhi, Chief Investment Officer of RLH Capital, shares his journey from Wall Street to launching his own SPAC-focused fund. He reflects on his early career at Credit Suisse in M&A, ...
Why Boards Need a Broker Who Does More Than Just Place Insurance
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, outlines the critical role brokers play in guiding boards through the D&O insurance process before, during, and afte...
How the Investor Base for De-SPACs Is Evolving
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James shares how the investor base for de-SPACs has shifted and why sponsors must focus on attracting long-term, fundamental investors. James explains that while redemption risk is always ...
Why Regulation by Enforcement Hurts Transparency
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), critiques the SEC’s use of regulation by enforcement, particularly in the SPAC context...
SPAC Sponsors Explained
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains what separates strong SPAC sponsors from passive ones. He shares why the best sponsors bring more than just capit...
Risk-Reward Equation for Serial SPAC Sponsors
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf breaks down the real risk-reward tradeoff that comes with being a serial SPAC sponsor. Drawing on deep experience leading multiple SPACs, Adeel outlines the critical responsibil...
What Could Spark a SPAC Comeback in 2025
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi lays out a candid and nuanced outlook for the SPAC market heading into 2025 and beyond. He explains that while SPACs are simply another tool in the capital markets toolbox, rec...
The Crypto-SPAC Convergence and What’s Next
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi breaks down the evolving relationship between SPACs and the crypto space and where investor attention is shifting next. He highlights recent high-profile transactions, includin...
Custom D&O Coverage Protects SPAC and de-SPAC Companies
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Chaz, founder of Churchwell, explains why D&O insurance is highly customizable and why wording matters more than most sponsors realize. He shares real-world examples of how missing a singl...
What Makes an Ideal SPAC Target
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James outlines what makes the “ideal” SPAC target and why it’s often more about strategic fit and synergies than sector. For James, public-company-ready management is the non-negotiable st...