Potential Questions
| 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? |
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