Episodes
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dimitre Genov
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , we welcome Dimitre Genov, Managing Director at Brookline Capital Markets. Dimitre brings over 25 years of investment banking and buy-side experience, including time at Lazard, JP Morgan, ...
Determining D&O Insurance Needs with Real Market Data
In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Chaz Churchwell, President of The Churchwell Agency, explains how he helps clients determine the right level of D&O insurance coverage. Rather than relying on vague estimates, Chaz emphasizes ...
SEC Enforcement and SPACs
In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Nick Morgan, President and Founder of the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN), shares his perspective on how the SEC approaches SPAC enforcement. Drawing on past enforcement activity and ...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Nick Morgan
In this SPAC Guest Spotlight , Nick Morgan introduces himself and shares his journey from serving as a Senior Trial Counsel at the SEC to founding the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN). As President of ICAN, Nick leads...
What’s Fueling New SPAC IPOs?
What’s behind the renewed interest in SPAC IPOs? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson sit down with Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low to explore the current SPAC IPO land...
What Target Companies Should Do Before Merging with a SPAC
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship and Derek discuss how target companies can effectively prepare for a SPAC transaction—and what often gets overlooked. Derek highlights the importance of completing a capi...
The Shift in SPAC Deal Fee Structures
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , James Graf, CEO of Graf Global Corp., shares his perspective on how backend deal costs and promote economics are evolving for SPAC sponsors and founders. With over a decade of experience ...
What’s the Biggest Regulatory Challenge Facing SPACs Today?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , legal scholar Daniele D’Alvia joins Michael Blankenship to break down one of the most pressing topics in the market today: regulation. Daniele explains that the biggest regulatory issue S...
How SPAC Teams Work Together To Close the Deal
What really happens behind the scenes when a SPAC deal closes? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , we speak with Seth Farbman, Chairman of Vstock Transfer, about how legal teams, underwriters, sponsors, and custodians coord...
What’s Driving Renewed Interest in the SPAC Market?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Candice Beaumont, Chief Investment Officer of L Investments and Chairwoman of Salsano Group, shares her perspective on the renewed energy in the SPAC market. With deep experience in capit...
Why D&O Insurance Prices May Be on the Rise Again
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , we sit down with Chaz Churchwell, Founder & Principal of Churchwell Insurance Agency, to discuss the shifting landscape of public Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. With nearly two dec...
Delaware or Cayman? What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Cayman-based attorney Alexandra Low to explore a key decision every SPAC sponsor must make: Where should the SPAC be incorpora...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Alexandra Low
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Michael Blankenship sits down with Alexandra Low, Counsel in the Capital Markets and Corporate team at Appleby’s Cayman Islands office. Ali leads the firm’s SPAC practice and brings exten...
The Biggest Misconception About SPAC Mergers
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship and Derek break down one of the most common myths about going public through a SPAC: that it’s quicker and easier than a traditional IPO. While SPACs may provide access t...
SPAC Sponsors Face Tougher Roads Ahead — Here’s Why
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with seasoned SPAC sponsor James Graf to explore one of the most pressing issues facing the market today: why even strong private comp...
The Evolution of SPACs: Governance, Incentives & the Road Ahead
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Michael Blankenship is joined by Daniele D’Alvia—legal scholar and corporate finance lawyer—to explore the long-term viability and evolution of SPACs. Daniele argues that SPACs are not di...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dr. Daniele D'Alvia
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Michael Blankenship welcomes Daniele D’Alvia, a globally recognized academic and legal expert in banking and finance law. Daniele serves as a lecturer at Queen Mary University of London a...
Elevating SPAC Sponsor Visibility
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with Seth Farbman , Chairman of Vstock Transfer and founder of ShareMedia, to explore the often-overlooked role of branding in SPAC...
What SPAC Teams Look for in a Potential Merger Target
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship and Derek dive into the due diligence process from the sponsor’s perspective. What does it really take to determine if a private company is ready for the public markets v...
It All Began With The First All-Female SPAC
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Candice joins Mike Blankenship to share the unconventional and inspiring story of how she got involved in the SPAC world. It all started with Athena Acquisition Corp.—the first all-female...
What’s the Biggest Regulatory Challenge Facing SPACs Today?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , legal scholar Daniele D’Alvia joins Michael Blankenship to break down one of the most pressing topics in the market today: regulation. Daniele explains that the biggest regulatory issue S...
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Candice Beaumont
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Candice Beaumont—Chairman of the Salsano Group and Chief Investment Officer of L Investments. With deep roots in both public and private m...
Why Is Crypto Attracting So Much SPAC Attention Right Now?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Derek joins Mike Blankenship to discuss one of the fastest-moving sectors in the 2025 SPAC landscape: digital assets and crypto. With several SPACs actively targeting the space—and recent...
What Role Do Retail Investors Play in SPAC Deals Today?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , James Graf joins Mike Blankenship to reflect on how retail investor participation in SPACs has shifted since the 2020 boom. James recounts the pre-COVID era, when SPACs often struggled to...