Episodes

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...

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...

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 practice of regulating by enforcement. Nick cites the Momentus Sta...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, shares her outlook for the SPAC market over the remainder of the year. With Odyssey working on half of all active SPACs, Caitlyn provide...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, shares his advice for private company CEOs considering a SPAC merger. He stresses the importance of conducting due diligen...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Chaz, founder of Churchwell, explains what sets his firm apart from the big-name insurance agencies like Lockton, Marsh, and Aon. While large agencies focus their attention on billion-doll...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains why some companies may choose a SPAC over a traditional IPO or direct listing. While SPACs are not always the bes...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we hear from Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, on how her team is redefining what it means to be a responsive, scalable partner in the SPAC ecosystem. Caitlyn shares how ...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf dives into two of his highest-conviction sectors for upcoming SPAC activity: healthcare (specifically biotech) and FinTech. While AI and crypto dominate the headlines, Adeel mak...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we sit down with Louis Camhi, who shares the unexpected path that led him from covering fintech at major hedge funds to becoming a focused SPAC investor and fund manager. His story starts ...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf opens up about the biggest lessons he’s learned across more than 10 SPAC transactions. Rather than highlighting wins, Adeel shares candid stories of missteps that taught him wha...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi tackles one of the most pressing questions in the capital markets today: What are the biggest misperceptions about SPACs and how do we correct the record? Louis explains the cr...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, shares his journey from Harvard-trained securities lawyer to leading expert in management and professional liability...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf shares what he looks for in an ideal SPAC target and why many companies miss the mark. Drawing from experience across more than 10 SPACs, Adeel explains the key characteristics ...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Claudius Tsang, CEO of A SPAC Holdings Group Corp, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of raising capital in the U.S. as an Asian SPAC sponsor. Claudius explains the importan...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we spotlight Claudius Tsang, CEO of A SPAC Holdings Group Corp, and one of the most active SPAC sponsors in Asia. Claudius shares how he transitioned from private equity into the SPAC worl...

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 preparing for a SPAC transaction. He expl...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson are joined by Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of De-SPAC structures. Alexandra share...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with Dr. Daniele D’Alvia , a renowned lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, to unpack the critical r...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Adeel Rouf, CEO of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., explains what makes SPACs so unique and exciting. Unlike hedge funds or private equity firms t...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Adeel Rouf, CEO and President of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., shares his background and journey into the SPAC world. From his early career in ...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains why many private companies ultimately choose to go public. He highlights how listing on exchanges like the NYSE o...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, introduces his background and shares his experience navigating the SPAC landscape. With a career spanning investment banki...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , host Mike Blankenship is joined by Derek from Centri to walk through what really happens behind the scenes of a SPAC transaction. From the importance of early-stage capital markets readin...