Chris Cottone

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VP of Greentree Financial Group, Inc.

Robert C. (Chris) Cottone graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Chris co-manages Greentree’s internal emerging growth fund and oversees the capital markets policies and procedures implemented by the firm including new project origination. Chris has experience working on new public listings, SPACs, bridge financing and PIPEs. In this role, Chris has been involved in several business combinations that have exceeded $1 billion in enterprise valuation.

Chris is also responsible for monitoring legislative activities effecting securities issues. With more than two decades of service to the business community, Chris has been instrumental in guiding the careers of many of the nation’s new entrepreneurs. Chris heads many of Greentree’s community awareness programs that contribute to the Global Vision maintained at the firm. He is a frequent contributor to various publications and periodicals and lectures to professional organizations.

Feb. 13, 2026

NASDAQ vs. NYSE for SPACs; What Sponsors Should Consider

Chris Cottone on the differences between listing a SPAC on Nasdaq versus the NYSE, and why Nasdaq has become more stringent during the DESPAC phase.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Feb. 9, 2026

How Long Does an IPO Really Take? What to Expect Today

Chris Cottone on realistic IPO timelines today: as fast as three months in light-comment environments, four months typical, and what can stretch it to six or seven.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 30, 2026

How to Choose the Right Legal Counsel and Underwriter for a SPAC

Chris Cottone on how SPAC sponsors should choose legal counsel and underwriters, why fees should never come first, and how the wrong picks lead to delays or failed deals.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 28, 2026

What an Ideal SPAC Board Should Look Like

Chris Cottone on SPAC board composition, from Nasdaq independence requirements to the financial, legal, and M&A experience a lean, balanced board needs.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 26, 2026

How to Form a SPAC Entity and Where to Incorporate

Chris Cottone on forming a SPAC entity and weighing Delaware, Nevada, and Cayman structures for tax, litigation risk, and cost.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 21, 2026

What “Risk Capital” Really Means for SPAC Sponsors

Chris Cottone explains SPAC risk capital: why it's required, how much sponsors should expect to commit, and how syndicates can share the upfront cost.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 19, 2026

How SPAC Structures Have Evolved and What Investors Care About Today

Chris Cottone on how SPAC structures have evolved, the role of rights, warrants, and time-to-close terms, and how structure affects dilution and redemptions.
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 14, 2026

What’s the Right Size for a SPAC?

Chris Cottone on why $100M to $150M in trust is often the sweet spot for a SPAC, balancing fee efficiency, target quality, and flexibility through the DESPAC.
Guest: Chris Cottone