The Mergers Podcast
The official podcast of The Mergers! Listen to learn from those currently rising up the ranks in High Finance and from those who have already built their empire! Frequent guest episodes including those who run their own Private Equity, Family Office or Venture Capital Firms! We cover:
- Industry Insights into: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital
- Bulge Brackets to Niche: Goldman Sachs & Blackrock to Sports & Media Private Equity.
- Career Advice for how to get ahead.
Expect a healthy mix of anecdotes, advice and laughs from those at the top of their game!
Episodes
20 episodes
Running a $30m Hedgefund aged 21 - Ft. Marceau Dova - ep. 20
From £3,000 to a $30 million hedge fund by age 21.In this explosive episode of The Mergers, we sit down with Marceau Dova, the 21-year-old founder of MCD Capital. He takes us through the wild journey of building a hedge fund fro...
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1:03:52
Writing a unique career story from Markets to Media [Eric Markowitz, Nightview Capital]
From investigating corruption in the prison system to identifying the next decade’s biggest investment opportunities, Eric Markowitz has built a career on deep research, contrarian thinking, and long-term conviction.In this episode of T...
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1:07:39
From a Bedsit to MD at BlackRock [Special Guest - Henry Odogwu]
From a small bedsit in South London to Managing Director at BlackRock - Henry Odogwu’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of The Mergers Podcast, Rory and Ken sit down with Henry to discuss:Growing u...
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1:16:55
From Kitchens to Capital Calls: A Transatlantic Journey in Finance
In this episode of The Mergers Podcast, Rory and Ken welcome Laila, a trailblazer in fund finance with an inspiring journey. Now at Validus Risk Management, a boutique firm facilitating over half a trillion dollars in trades, Laila sha...
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45:19
Media-for-Equity, ITV's Vision for VC [Member Guest - Mahim Husnain]
In this episode of The Mergers Podcast, Ken and I sit down with Mahim Husnain, Investment Associate at ITV Adventures, to dive into the relatively new media-for-equity model reshaping venture capital. Discover how ITV leverages its reach-over 7...
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53:51
Breaking into Venture Capital [Member Guest - Karan Chouhan]
In Episode 15 of The Mergers Podcast, Rory and Ken sit down with Karan Chouhan, Series B and C investor at Valiance, to explore the dynamics of venture capital, career transitions, and finding the right team to make big i...
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56:23
An Institutional Approach to Cryptocurrency [Special Guest - Charlie Preston, Copper]
Welcome to Episode 14 of The Mergers Podcast!In this episode, Rory and Ken dive into the rapidly evolving world of crypto and institutional finance with Charlie Preston, Relationship Manager at Copper, one of the UK’...
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58:00
Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital [Special Guest - Eleanor Kaye]
Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital [Special Guest - Eleanor Kaye]In this episode of the Mergers Podcast, we’re joined by Eleanor Kaye, Managing Director of the Newton Venture Program, to discuss her unconventional career ...
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The hidden truth about Investment Banking [Member Guest - Hector Mendez]
In Episode 12 of the Mergers Podcast, The Merger's member, Hector Mendez gives an inside look into the demanding world of investment banking. With 6 years of experience leading major tech M&A deals, including a $250 million sale to Ripple L...
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45:27
Advising the best Venture Backed Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Rory and Ken are back from a busy summer to sit down with Asif Ahmed, Head of Early Stage, Tech & High Growth at Cooper Parry. Known as the rebels of accountancy, Cooper Parry is shaking up the industry—and Asif’s career pa...
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1:14:16
How to manage billions in Treasury? [Special Guest - Imran Siddiqi]
In this episode we Navigate Treasury Management & Careers with Imran Siddiqi, Head of Treasury at Juni. With a rich background managing Treasury functions at Bitpanda, Belmont Green Finance, and Paragon Banking Group, Imran shares his exper...
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Generational Wealth, Emotional Intelligence and M&A
In this deeply introspective episode of The Mergers Podcast, Rory and Ken are joined by Basil, whose journey spans from a family empire in Sudan to the world of M&A. This conversation dives into the intersection of legacy, business, and lea...
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1:33:01
Picking your path: A run down of Investment Banking to VC
Join us in this insightful episode of "Mastering Finance Roles," where industry experts Tucker, Rory, Ken, and Josh break down the key responsibilities and career paths in Investment Banking, Research, Venture Capital, and Investor Relations/Sa...
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1:27:27
Venture Capital - From Zero to Hero
Go from Zero to Hero on all things Venture Capital in this episode featuring Josh from QVentures, Rory of Barclays, and Ken of Backfuture VC. This episode covers everything from round size (Pre-Seed to Series C), Sectors (Biotech and B2B SAAS),...
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56:22
Private Equity Masterclass [Special Guest - Matt Spetzler]
Dive into the high-stakes world of music and tech Private Equity investments with Matt Spetzler, Partner and Co-Head of Europe at Francisco Partners, managing $45 billion in capital. In this episode, Matt reveals the strategies behind transform...
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1:17:50
Using AI to assess Start-Ups [Special Guest - Billy Gallagher, Prospect]
In this episode of The Mergers Podcast, Rory and Ken are joined by Billy Gallagher, founder of Prospect, to explore the intersection of venture capital, startups, and career decision-making. Billy brings a wealth of experience, having started h...
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29:16
Family Office Socials [Special Guest - Sam Nallen-Copley]
Welcome back to The Mergers Podcast! In this episode, host Rory Mason, along with co-host Josh, sits down with Sam, who runs London's premier Family Office Network. With a jaw-dropping backstory that spans Japan, Paris, Papua New Guinea, and be...
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52:32
Investment Banking, Family Offices and... Discus! [Member Guest - Evergreen Capital]
Welcome to another episode of The Mergers Podcast, where we explore unique journeys and hard-earned insights from leaders in finance, venture capital, and family offices. In this episode, host Rory Mason is joined by special guest Russell Tucke...
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51:19
Sports Private Equity [Special Guest - Chiron Sports Group]
In this episode of The Mergers Podcast, Rory sits down with Leo and Sam, the visionary co-founders of Chiron Sports, to discuss their groundbreaking approach to investing in sports assets and driving growth in the world of football and beyond.<...
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54:00
Unconventional routes into Venture Capital
Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Mergers Podcast! Hosted by Rory, Ken, and Josh, this episode introduces the hosts, their backgrounds, and the vision behind The Mergers—a platform for connecting young professionals in finance through ne...
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