Podcasts and Interviews SS&C Intralinks AI Trends and the Future of Intelligent Dealmaking Webinar: AI Trends and the Future of Intelligent Dealmaking Founders & Friends Michael Frankel on maximizing your startups M&A value M&A expert Michael Frankel discusses the steps startups can take to increase their enterprise value during a sale. Michael goes over things smart acquiring companies look for in a target, items a founder can do now that improve a future sale price and tips for succeeding at due diligence. Michael Frankel discusses private equity, which can be an alternate route to success for many startups Michael Frankel of Trajectory Capital discusses private equity, which can be an alternate route to success for many startups that may be viable businesses but lack the growth that venture capital funds need. Legal Talk Network: On The Road Evolve Law Summit: Strategic Partnerships for Legal Startups Successful strategic partnerships are mutually beneficial to the participating parties or entities. But what does it mean to be beneficial when you are a small startup looking to larger organizations for support and resources? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti sits down with Michael Frankel, Carlos Gamez, Bill O’Boyle, David Coffee, and Dean Sonderegger from the Strategic Partnerships panel at the Evolve Law Summit in New York City to discuss ideal partnerships, how to approach large organizations, and four laws of attraction when it comes to courting a strategic partner. Capitalist Culture The Best Strategies for Successfully Integrating Acquired Companies With Michael Frankel Michael's journey in dealmaking and M&A is nothing short of inspiring, and these are some key takeaways and intriguing insights from the discussion in this episode: the art of dealmaking, investment philosophy, operational optimization, human psychology in M&A, cultural alignment, leadership and retention, technology and AI, and capitalism & ethics. Michael's perspectives on M&A, investment strategies, and leadership are invaluable for anyone navigating the business landscape. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to drive growth and create meaningful impact in your ventures. DealQuest Podcast The Power of Diverse Perspectives in Dealmaking with Michael Frankel With a remarkable track record of executing growth strategies, Michael has successfully leveraged various approaches to drive success. He has orchestrated over 110 acquisitions and strategic transactions, developed new offerings and products through innovative thinking, forged complex ecosystems through alliances and partnerships, facilitated market and geographic expansion, and made corporate venture investments in 18+ ventures. PE Wire PE Wire Webinar: A Pivotal Year for Tech Buyouts Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continue to make a splash across industries—and hold significant potential to make an impact on tech buyouts in the private equity sector. Building from PE Wire’s Insights Report, this session takes a closer look at what’s making 2023 a pivotal year for tech buyouts, and what the future may hold for General Partners (GPs). M&A Science Top 10 Things That Make M&A Successful Here at M&A Science, our goal is to bring the best and most effective techniques to M&A practitioners and improve their practice. In light of our 300th podcast episode, we have compiled the top 10 things that make M&A successful, together with Michael Frankel, Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital. First Conversation to LOI Session 3 Establishing strong connections with a target company is essential in M&A. Securing deals can be challenging, but a strategic approach can result in mutually beneficial outcomes. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Michael Frankel, Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital, shares his approach to deal-making from first conversations to LOI. Private Equity Trends In this M&A Science Academy course, Michael Frankel, Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital, dives into current and upcoming private equity trends. Learn about the overlap between private equity and venture capital efforts, common trends during a down market, and portfolio operations. How to Sell a Small Business Without a Broker In this episode of M&A Science podcast, Michael Frankel shares his best practices on how to sell a small business without a broker. Working with a Business Leader to Build an M&A Strategy Keeping business leaders motivated and accountable for the deal post-close can be a difficult task. Ensure you have very realistic expectations around financial performance and operational goals so that they take the business case seriously. Hear from two industry experts on how you can incentivize business leaders to stay focused and retaining deal value. Cultivating Relationships with Deal Targets Kison will be discussing how to foster and maintain good relationships with deal targets. Inside Outside Innovation Podcast Michael Frankel on New Venture Accelerator, Growth, Hybrid Talent & Corporate/Startup Collaboration Michael Frankel is the Managing Director of Deloitte New Venture Accelerator, a strategy and operations team for new business models. He believes people need to disrupt themselves continually or they will fall behind. How2Exit How2Exit Interview Michael Frankel has held c-level executive roles (corporate development, strategy/innovation, CFO, COO) at large and small growth companies. He is a Corporate Development, Innovation, Strategy and Corporate Venture leader who has driven disruptive innovation and aggressive growth/expansion at global technology, information services and professional services companies including Deloitte, LexisNexis Group, IRI, GE Capital and VeriSign. CEO Wisdom Corporate Venture Capital with Michael Frankel Michael Frankel is the founder and managing partner at Trajectory Capital, specializing in acquiring control of small Enterprise Tech and data businesses. In this episode of CEO Wisdom Podcast, he discusses corporate venture capital with host Charles Cormier. Umbrex Unleashed Podcast Michael Frankel: Interim Executive Roles Michael shares his perspective on a range of topics, including: how large consulting firms are setting up talent pools of independent consultants; interim CFO roles; and how consulting firms are investing in Artificial intelligence to enable experts with technology. M&W M&A Talk Roundtable: 2 Industry Heavyweights Share Lessons Learned from Dozens of Deals The relationship between acquirer and seller is a complex one in the field of M&A. Join us for a chat between friends and colleagues Michael Frankel and Jeff Wald as they discuss M&A from the point of view of an acquirer vs. a seller, the importance of the seller’s message to employees informing them of the acquisition and through the transition, firsthand stories of the importance of managing integration, and the differentiation between managing a large-scale organization vs. an early-stage company. A Lawyer, a Banker, and a Seller Walk Into a Bar … In this episode, Michael Frankel joins M&A Talk to discuss the world of M&A from almost every angle. Michael has experience in M&A as acquirer, lawyer, investment banker, target, and advisor. Tune in for two hours of in-depth conversation with Michael ranging across his many roles in the M&A world, including his insights into corporate development as an acquirer, views as an M&A attorney and investment banker, his experiences as a target and CFO, then finally his comments as an informal advisor, speaker, and author of three books and numerous articles on innovation, M&A, and strategic transactions. The Deal Scout When To SPAC with Michael Frankel The SPAC market has exploded in the last couple of years. Many growth company CEOs are being contacted by a number of SPACs. These CEOs need to consider whether the SPAC is the right vehicle for the next phase of growth and just as importantly how to choose the right SPAC to partner with. Good Revenue Strategize, Acquire, Transform: Unleashing Value Creation with Michael Frankel In the second half of an insightful interview with Michael Frankel of Trajectory Capital, the discussion focuses on the impact of current market conditions on M&A strategies for large corporations and private equity firms. M&A in 2025: AI, Trade Wars, and Economic Trends with Michael Frankel In the first half of a 2-part episode, Michael shares his thoughts on the economic uncertainties brought about by political changes, global instability, and new technologies like AI. Mastering M&A with Michael Frankel Michael Frankel, founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital, is an expert in mergers & acquisitions with 100+ deals across firms like Deloitte, Redbooks, & LexisNexis. Michael emphasizes the importance of preparation, strategic planning, and active sourcing in successful M&A operations.
