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Your source for stock market analysis, global macro musings and hedge fund investment strategies. Hosts Julian Klymochko and Michael Kesslering aim to bring you the knowledge and analysis you need to become a more intelligent and wealthier investor
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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
June 1, 2021 - On today’s show, we welcome special guests Matt Crisp, CEO of Benson Hill, and Eric Scheyer, CEO of Star Peak. Benson Hill is a food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. It recently announced a merger with SPAC Star Peak II that valued the company at $1.35 billion.
On the podcast, Matt and Eric discuss:
- Where the idea behind Benson Hill came from and the company’s mission
- How the company harnesses artificial intelligence in its operations
- Key growth drivers in getting to $1 billion+ of forecast revenue
- Perspectives from both target and sponsor on the due diligence process of a SPAC business combination
- And more
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
On today’s show, we welcome special guests Nino Ciappina, CEO, and Ajay Roy, COO, of PARTS iD. PARTS iD is a technology-driven, digital commerce company focused on creating custom infrastructure and unique user experiences within niche markets such as auto parts. It trades on the NYSE under the symbol ID.
On the podcast, Nino and Ajay discuss:
-How they compete in e-commerce against giants such as Amazon and eBay
-Why their platform stands out for selling auto parts online
-What is driving double-digit growth in US automotive aftermarket e-commerce sales
-Lessons learned to pass on to other private companies considering going public via SPAC
-And more
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Niccolo de Masi, CEO of dMY Technology Group. dMY Technology Group is focused on sponsoring the success of the next generation of great pioneering technology entrepreneurs onto the public markets.
On the podcast, Niccolo discusses:
-What was attractive about the SPAC asset class and how it has evolved over time
-dMY’s underlying thesis driving its strategy for blank check mergers
-Key principles to be a successful repeat sponsor
-Thoughts on the current state of the SPAC market
-And more
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Clint Carnell, CEO of The HydraFacial Company, a category-creating beauty health company. HydraFacial recently announced a merger with SPAC Vesper Healthcare Acquisition in a $1.1 billion deal.
On the podcast, Clint discusses:
-The main appeal of the healthcare industry and the aesthetics segment specifically
-Details behind HydraFacial’s “razors + razorblades” business model
-Surviving the pandemic as a PE-backed company
-Why he chose Vesper founder Brent Saunders as a partner in their SPAC merger
-Global growth opportunities available to HydraFacial
-And more
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 - On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Githesh Ramamurthy, Chairman and CEO of CCC Information Services, a leading SaaS platform for the property and casualty insurance economy. CCC recently announced a merger with Dragoneer Growth Opportunities in a $7 billion deal.
On the podcast, Githesh discusses:
-How CCC has evolved over the 30 years in which Githesh has been at the company
-What it is like taking CCC public, then private, and now public again
-Why they only considered Dragoneer Growth Opportunities out of all SPACs
-Key growth opportunities and their approach to M&A
-The investment case for CCC stock
-And more
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology. Evolv, the leader in AI touchless security screening, recently announced a merger with NewHold Investment in a $1.25 billion deal.
On the podcast, Peter discusses:
-How Evolv’s scanning and AI technology works to detect threats
-The role Evolv can play as the country reopens and in a post-pandemic world
-Details and insights into the merger with SPAC NewHold Investment Corp (NHIC)
-How the company landed Bill Gates as an investor
-Key growth opportunities
-And more
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Waleed Jabsheh, President at International General Insurance (IGI), an international specialist commercial insurer and reinsurer that underwrites a diverse portfolio of speciality lines. IGI trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol IGIC.
On the podcast, Waleed discusses:
- Keys to success in insurance underwriting
- A primer on how the commercial insurance business works
- Some of the more unique policies they come across
- What it was like to go public right before the onset of the global Covid pandemic
- How IGI differentiates itself in the marketplace
- And more
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
On today’s podcast, we offer a new podcast format. We recorded a live clubhouse discussion, State of the Markets, with Julian Klymochko, Mike Kesslering, Jeff Baker (Common Stock Warrants) and SPACGuru. The hosts discuss and debate the present and future of SPACs, M&A, IPOs, warrants and more.
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
On today’s podcast, we welcome special guests, and the first set of brothers on the show, Forest Road’s Jeremy and Zachary Tarica. Forest Road is a specialty financing company that lends against tax credits in the entertainment, real estate, and renewable energy industries, along with having two SPACs trading in the market.
On the podcast, Jeremy and Zachary discuss:
-Their background in the financial industry and how they came to form Forest Road
-Launching a SPAC into the market and the process behind doing a deal
-How the Beachbody merger is an example of the Forest Road playbook
-How they got Shaquille O'Neal to join the Forest Road SPACs as a special advisor
-Their investor outreach program and why they’re keen to engage with investors
-And more
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
On today’s podcast, we welcome special guest David Rosenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming. AeroFarms recently announced a business combination with SPAC Spring Valley Acquisition in an $850 million deal.
On the podcast, David discusses:
-The evolution of the company and why it is structured as a B Corporation
-AeroFarms’ competitive advantages over traditional farming
-Details on the merger with SPAC Spring Valley Acquisition
-Key growth opportunities the company is pursuing
-ESG and the case for AeroFarms stock
-And more