Ep 226 Strategies For Success in Mergers and Acquisitions with Vincent Monteparte

The Silicon Valley Podcast

In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of investment banking with the esteemed Vincent Monteparte, a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in managing strategic enterprise initiatives across various industries.

Vincent Monteparte serves as a Board Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Dalrada Financial Corporation (DFCO), a Healthcare, Technology, and Clean Energy Company. Additionally, he holds Board Director positions for Measurabl, a global sustainability SaaS Software company, and Slingshot Aerospace, a computer vision AI SaaS software company for the commercial/government satellite industry. He also serves on the boards of Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and the College of Business and Engineering for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

With a background spanning mergers & acquisitions for the middle market, board leadership & governance, market expertise & positioning, and strategic business investment & planning, Vincent brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Here are some key questions we explore with Vincent:

1. How early should a business owner start to talk to an investment banker for planning the sale of their business, and when should a company start to prepare for an exit?
2. How important is it for a founder to plan for an exit?
3. How does one think about the valuation of their company?
4. What are some warning signs that an investment banker can see that may indicate a deal will not work?
5. After the sale is complete, what do you want your client to say about you as an investment banker?
6. How will investment banking change with the addition of new technology?

We also touch on the evolution of investment banking over the years and explore the potential competition between Venture Capitalists and family offices for deals in the future.

Join us for this enlightening discussion with Vincent Monteparte as we uncover the intricacies of investment banking and gain valuable insights into the world of finance and deal-making.

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