| Category |
Question Number |
Question |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
1 |
What is a SPAC in your own words? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
2 |
Why do you think SPACs have grown in popularity? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
3 |
What are some misconceptions people have about SPACs? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
4 |
How does a SPAC differ from a traditional IPO? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
5 |
What should first-time SPAC investors understand about the structure? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
6 |
Can you walk us through a typical SPAC timeline? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
7 |
How is the sponsor’s role different from other stakeholders? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
8 |
What are the most important governance considerations for a SPAC? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
9 |
How should someone evaluate a SPAC’s management team? |
| SPAC Fundamentals |
10 |
What are some challenges unique to SPACs? |
| Sponsor & Team |
11 |
What characteristics make a strong SPAC sponsor team? |
| Sponsor & Team |
12 |
How do you build trust with potential acquisition targets? |
| Sponsor & Team |
13 |
How important is operational experience vs. financial experience in a SPAC team? |
| Sponsor & Team |
14 |
What types of partners do you typically bring on board for a SPAC? |
| Sponsor & Team |
15 |
How do you align incentives within the sponsor team? |
| Target Search & Industry Focus |
16 |
What industries do you find most interesting from a SPAC perspective? |
| Target Search & Industry Focus |
17 |
How do macro trends influence your target search strategy? |
| Target Search & Industry Focus |
18 |
What are signs a company might be a good fit for a SPAC? |
| Target Search & Industry Focus |
19 |
How much does sector expertise matter in target identification? |
| Target Search & Industry Focus |
20 |
What are some challenges when evaluating potential targets? |
| Market & Regulatory Landscape |
21 |
How has the regulatory environment impacted SPACs in recent years? |
| Market & Regulatory Landscape |
22 |
What are your thoughts on proposed SEC rule changes related to SPACs? |
| Market & Regulatory Landscape |
23 |
How do you stay up to date with SEC and FINRA guidance? |
| Market & Regulatory Landscape |
24 |
How has media coverage impacted public sentiment around SPACs? |
| Market & Regulatory Landscape |
25 |
What do you think the future regulatory environment might look like? |
| Investor Relations & Communication |
26 |
What are best practices for communicating with SPAC investors? |
| Investor Relations & Communication |
27 |
How do you approach transparency and disclosure in your SPAC work? |
| Investor Relations & Communication |
28 |
What role does retail investor sentiment play in your strategy? |
| Investor Relations & Communication |
29 |
What are some ways you’ve seen IR done well in the SPAC space? |
| Investor Relations & Communication |
30 |
What kind of messaging is most effective in investor presentations (without specifics)? |
| Leadership & Culture |
31 |
What leadership traits are essential in the SPAC world? |
| Leadership & Culture |
32 |
How do you build a culture of trust when forming a SPAC team? |
| Leadership & Culture |
33 |
What keeps you grounded during the ups and downs of a deal search? |
| Leadership & Culture |
34 |
How do you stay resilient in the face of uncertainty? |
| Leadership & Culture |
35 |
What’s your philosophy when it comes to deal discipline? |
| Lessons & Reflections |
36 |
What lessons have you learned from working with or around SPACs? |
| Lessons & Reflections |
37 |
Was there a moment when you realized SPACs were your focus? |
| Lessons & Reflections |
38 |
What advice would you give to someone new to the space? |
| Lessons & Reflections |
39 |
Who are some mentors or influences that shaped your SPAC journey? |
| Lessons & Reflections |
40 |
What’s a non-obvious insight you’ve gained over the years? |
| Due Diligence & Evaluation |
41 |
What should a SPAC team consider when conducting due diligence? |
| Due Diligence & Evaluation |
42 |
What red flags do you look for in potential targets? |
| Due Diligence & Evaluation |
43 |
How do you evaluate management teams of target companies? |
| Due Diligence & Evaluation |
44 |
How do you balance quantitative vs. qualitative due diligence? |
| Due Diligence & Evaluation |
45 |
What role do third-party advisors play in your process? |
| Post-Merger Considerations (De-SPAC) |
46 |
What are the biggest operational hurdles after a SPAC merger? |
| Post-Merger Considerations (De-SPAC) |
47 |
How important is post-merger integration planning? |
| Post-Merger Considerations (De-SPAC) |
48 |
What does success look like post-de-SPAC for the sponsor team? |
| Post-Merger Considerations (De-SPAC) |
49 |
How can IR teams support the transition to a public company? |
| Post-Merger Considerations (De-SPAC) |
50 |
What can companies do to thrive after going public via SPAC? |
| Trends & Market Sentiment |
51 |
How have you seen sentiment shift around SPACs in the last few years? |
| Trends & Market Sentiment |
52 |
What global trends are influencing the SPAC landscape? |
| Trends & Market Sentiment |
53 |
How are institutional investors approaching SPACs today? |
| Trends & Market Sentiment |
54 |
How have interest rates impacted SPAC timelines or valuations? |
| Trends & Market Sentiment |
55 |
What are you hearing from your network about SPAC appetite going forward? |
| Professional Background & Perspective |
56 |
How did your professional journey lead you into the SPAC world? |
| Professional Background & Perspective |
57 |
What prior experience helped you prepare for working with SPACs? |
| Professional Background & Perspective |
58 |
How does your background influence how you approach dealmaking? |
| Professional Background & Perspective |
59 |
Were there early career lessons that shaped your leadership approach? |
| Professional Background & Perspective |
60 |
If you weren’t in the SPAC world, what would you be doing? |
| Decision-Making & Strategy |
61 |
How do you approach making tough strategic decisions as a sponsor? |
| Decision-Making & Strategy |
62 |
What frameworks or tools do you rely on when evaluating opportunities? |
| Decision-Making & Strategy |
63 |
How do you decide when to pass on a potential target? |
| Decision-Making & Strategy |
64 |
What role does intuition vs. data play in your decision-making? |
| Decision-Making & Strategy |
65 |
How do you approach scenario planning when evaluating risk? |
| Media, Messaging & Brand |
66 |
How important is brand building in today’s SPAC environment? |
| Media, Messaging & Brand |
67 |
What advice would you give to SPAC leaders about managing their public presence? |
| Media, Messaging & Brand |
68 |
How do you craft a compelling narrative without overpromising? |
| Media, Messaging & Brand |
69 |
What’s your take on using media and podcasting for investor education? |
| Media, Messaging & Brand |
70 |
How do you stay compliant while remaining visible in the market? |
| Education & Community |
71 |
What resources would you recommend to someone new to SPACs? |
| Education & Community |
72 |
How important is mentorship in this space? |
| Education & Community |
73 |
How can educational content improve investor trust in SPACs? |
| Education & Community |
74 |
What role do communities or industry groups play in your work? |
| Education & Community |
75 |
What’s something you wish more people in the industry talked about? |
| Tools, Tech & Operations |
76 |
What tools or platforms help you stay organized during the SPAC lifecycle? |
| Tools, Tech & Operations |
77 |
How has technology changed the way you work in this space? |
| Tools, Tech & Operations |
78 |
What operational best practices have made your life easier? |
| Tools, Tech & Operations |
79 |
Are there tech gaps you’ve noticed in the SPAC ecosystem? |
| Tools, Tech & Operations |
80 |
How do you streamline collaboration with legal, finance, and compliance? |
| Personal Growth & Perspective |
81 |
What daily habits or routines help you stay focused in this industry? |
| Personal Growth & Perspective |
82 |
What’s one skill you’ve worked hard to improve in your professional journey? |
| Personal Growth & Perspective |
83 |
How do you continue learning and staying sharp in a fast-changing market? |
| Personal Growth & Perspective |
84 |
What advice would you give to your past self starting out in finance? |
| Personal Growth & Perspective |
85 |
What’s one piece of career advice that has served you well over time? |
| Career & Leadership Reflections |
86 |
What’s your favorite part of working in the SPAC world? |
| Career & Leadership Reflections |
87 |
How do you manage your time and energy across multiple initiatives? |
| Career & Leadership Reflections |
88 |
What keeps you motivated during long or uncertain periods? |
| Career & Leadership Reflections |
89 |
What’s something you’ve changed your mind about in the past year? |
| Career & Leadership Reflections |
90 |
How do you define success at this stage in your career? |
| Podcast Questions (Engagement & Fun) |
91 |
Why did you agree to join us on The SPAC Podcast? |
| Podcast Questions (Engagement & Fun) |
92 |
What’s a question no one ever asks you—but should? |
| Podcast Questions (Engagement & Fun) |
93 |
What podcasts or thought leaders do you enjoy learning from? |
| Podcast Questions (Engagement & Fun) |
94 |
What’s your dream guest for a show like this? Who should I interview next? Why? |
| Podcast Questions (Engagement & Fun) |
95 |
If we gave you 60 seconds to give advice to your younger self, what would you say? |
| SPAC Innovations |
96 |
Where do you see the SPAC market heading over the next 3–5 years? |
| SPAC Innovations |
97 |
What innovations or evolutions are you hoping to see? |
| SPAC Innovations |
98 |
How should SPAC leaders adapt to stay relevant? |
| SPAC Innovations |
99 |
What gives you the most hope or excitement in this space? |
| SPAC Innovations |
100 |
How can the SPAC ecosystem regain public trust and credibility? |