This episode's guest is Brian White, managing director of Piper Sandler. During the discussion, Marc dives into Brian's experience with Homeland Security, cybersecurity, and eventual shift into banking, mergers, and acquisitions. Together, they pull back the curtain on how deals get done, Piper Sandler's role in facilitating those deals, and what CEOs should keep top of mind when they reach a position where they may consider getting acquired. Brian also shares:

• His views on leadership and how his time in the highest levels of government shaped his approach to work and life.


• How he believes career opportunities differ in the political world versus the corporate world.


• And much more.