Guest Spotlight: Andrejka Bernatova
In this clip, Andrejka Bernatov a introduces her global background spanning investment banking, private equity, sovereign wealth investing, and executive leadership across energy and infrastructure. She shares how experience ...
What’s the Right Size for a SPAC?
What’s the ideal size for a SPAC? Chris Cattone explains why the sweet spot is often between $100M and $150M in trust, balancing fee efficiency, target quality, and flexibility through the DESPAC process. Connect with the Gue...
Are SPAC Warrants Still Undervalued?
Warrants are misunderstood, not obsolete. James C. explains how he evaluates SPAC warrants, why pricing under 25 cents still matters, and how basket strategies can create asymmetric outcomes with defined risk. This is a disci...
Guest Spotlight: Chris Cottone
Chris Cattone joins The SPAC Podcast to share his background and perspective from inside a multi-location family office. As a partner at Greentree Financial, Chris works closely with companies preparing for IPOs and follow-on...
Which SPAC Sponsors Matter Most Right Now
In today’s SPAC market, experience matters more than ever. James C. highlights the sponsors he’s watching and explains why repeat execution, investor trust, and deal-closing credibility separate leaders from noise. For invest...
SPAC Deals to Watch Right Now
Markets don’t recover in theory. They recover through real deals. James C. walks through the SPAC transactions he’s watching closely and explains why PIPE strength, investor quality, and deal execution will determine whether ...
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About the Hosts
Podcast Host / Office Managing Partner / International Capital Mkts Co-Chair / Corporate Attorney
Mike is the managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, co-chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose acquisition company offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation.
Executive Producer / Podcast Host
Joshua Wilson is a licensed real estate broker, holds the series 79 & 63, and is Executive Producer of multiple strategic media brands. He has launched over 20 podcast and YouTube shows, with several reaching the top 3%, 5%, and 10% globally in their verticals. As a trusted connector among founders, family offices, and investment platforms, Josh brings a relational, strategic lens to SPACs, IPOs, M&A, and private placements—blending insight, curiosity, and communication to spotlight the people and deals shaping the capital markets.
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