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Season 1 Episode 1 "Advanced M&A Diligence Strategies: Elevating Your Framework"
Guests: Valeriya Vitkova and Scott Moeller, of the M&A Research Centre (MARC) at Bayes Business School, City, University of London.

Overview

• Advanced diligence methodologies and frameworks


• Real-world case studies of complex diligence challenges


• How experience, intuition and data-driven analytics combine for better outcomes

Season 1 Episode 2 "Guarding Against Deal Leaks: Strategies for Confidentiality in M&A"
Guests: Dan Scorpio, head of M&A and activism at H/Advisors Abernathy, and Nitin Kumar, independent market commentator

Overview

• The difference between intentional and accidental leaks


• The role of virtual data rooms (VDRs), governance and training in safeguarding sensitive data


• Strategies to address breaches and reinforce confidentiality

Season 1 Episode 3 "The Role of Virtual Data Rooms and AI in Due Diligence"
Guests: Noah Waisberg, CEO of Zuva, and Prakash Kanchinadam, head of AI and analytics at SS&C Intralinks.

Overview

• How VDRs and AI revolutionized due diligence


• Why secure, scalable tools are critical for today’s deals


• What agentic AI means for the future of M&A