Episodes

Cayman attorney Alexandra Low on what's behind the new wave of SPAC IPO filings, from repeat and first-time sponsors to private equity and political sentiment.

Centri's Derek Kearns on how SPAC targets should prepare, starting with a capital markets readiness assessment across finance, accounting, IT, tax, and HR.

Graf Global CEO James Graf on how backend deal costs and promote economics are changing, and how reputable sponsors now negotiate below traditional deferred fees.

Legal scholar Daniele D'Alvia on why disclosure and investor protection are the biggest regulatory issues for SPACs, and how new SEC rules brought them closer to IPO standards.

Daniele D'Alvia explains how new SEC rules closed disclosure gaps around due diligence, projections, and sponsor incentives, bringing SPACs closer to IPO standards.

VStock's Seth Farbman on what happens behind the scenes as a SPAC closes, when legal teams, underwriters, sponsors, and custodians converge on the final call.

L Investments CIO Candice Beaumont on how the SPAC market moved from cooldown to renewed enthusiasm, and the sectors driving the new wave.

Chaz Churchwell on why today's low public D&O pricing may not be sustainable, from reinsurer pressure to carriers leaving the public D&O market.

Cayman attorney Alexandra Low on where to incorporate a SPAC, why many sponsors favor Cayman for tax neutrality and lower litigation risk, and when Delaware fits better.

Appleby's Alexandra Low on leading the firm's Cayman SPAC practice and her move from Canadian law firms to offshore counsel at the height of the SPAC boom.

Centri's Derek Kearns on the myth that a SPAC is quicker and easier than an IPO, and why audited financials, governance, and controls still have to be ready.

Veteran sponsor James Graf on why even strong private companies hesitate to go public via SPAC: redemptions, weak aftermarket support, and failed de-SPACs.

Daniele D'Alvia argues SPACs aren't disappearing but maturing into a more transparent, governance-driven vehicle after the lessons of the 2020-2021 boom.

Dr. Daniele D'Alvia, Queen Mary University of London lecturer and SPAC lawyer, on combining academic research with hands-on corporate finance practice.

Seth Farbman on why SPAC sponsors need to actively build visibility and trust, and how personal branding and strategic communication help them stand out.

Centri's Derek Kearns on how SPAC sponsors vet a target, from PCAOB audits and forecast quality to internal controls, leadership, and legal risk.

Candice Beaumont on how advising Athena Acquisition Corp., the first all-female SPAC, led to a bold pitch that launched her own path in SPACs.

L Investments CIO Candice Beaumont on her career across Merrill Lynch, Lazard, and Argonaut Capital, and her work on multiple SPAC boards.

Centri's Derek Kearns on why digital assets and crypto became one of the fastest-moving SPAC sectors in 2025, with deals like ProCap and Tron.

James Graf on how retail investor participation in SPACs swung from scarce before COVID to meme-driven dominance, and the volatility it brought.

VStock's Seth Farbman on why the transfer agent is the gatekeeper of the cap table in a SPAC, balancing issuer and shareholder needs through the de-SPAC.

Mike Blankenship and Derek Kearns on what separates successful SPACs: experienced sponsors, strong legal, banking, and accounting advisors, and disciplined timelines.

VStock Transfer chairman Seth Farbman on two decades of building and selling capital markets service firms, and where the transfer agent fits in a deal.

Chaz Churchwell on why 96% of SPAC securities lawsuits in 2024 named the sponsor team, and the D&O endorsements that extend coverage to sponsors.