Solomon Connects

Solomon Partners

Listen as Solomon investment bankers and key partners share their latest thinking and insights across a broad range of sectors, with a focus on M&A, financing, and dealmaking. 

  1. M&A Today: AI’s New Role on the Deal Team

    Jun 8

    M&A Today: AI’s New Role on the Deal Team

    In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how AI is being deployed across investment banking today. They explore where AI is already accelerating workflow efficiency, why relationships remain central to advisory work, and how firms are thoughtfully integrating AI without compromising execution.

    6 min
  2. Capital Gets Creative in a Higher-for-Longer World

    May 19

    Capital Gets Creative in a Higher-for-Longer World

    In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of Capital Advisory Vinod Chandiramani joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how more complex capital markets are reshaping financing and recapitalization decisions across the middle market. They explore why proactive capital planning, creative capital solutions, and hybrid capital are increasingly critical as traditional amend‑and‑extend approaches face a higher bar — creating opportunities for capital advisory to unlock value amid constrained liquidity and shifting underwriting standards.

    15 min
  3. M&A Today: Disciplined Dealmaking in an Uncertain World

    May 18

    M&A Today: Disciplined Dealmaking in an Uncertain World

    In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to break down the key forces shaping M&A activity following a strong but complex first quarter. They discuss the return of large-cap strategic buyers, persistent valuation gaps, and rising activism, while unpacking how boards and management teams should approach dealmaking in Q2 and beyond as macro volatility persists.

    9 min
  4. Navigating Exits, Capital, and Continued Volatility in 2026

    Mar 26

    Navigating Exits, Capital, and Continued Volatility in 2026

    In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of Financial Sponsors Sash Rentala joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss the evolving M&A landscape amid elevated rates, macro uncertainty, and supply‑demand imbalance for assets. They explore why A‑quality assets continue to trade, what’s holding back broader exit activity, and how the secondaries market, AI, and private credit are shaping the broader dealmaking environment in 2026.

    16 min
  5. From Gridlock to Green Shoots: 2026 M&A Healthcare Market

    Feb 25

    From Gridlock to Green Shoots: 2026 M&A Healthcare Market

    In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of Healthcare Jon Hammack joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the current state of the healthcare M&A market and the key themes shaping a more constructive deal environment this year. Jon shares insights on sponsor and strategic dynamics, record pipelines, improving market clarity, and the sub-sectors driving deal activity from healthcare IT and pharma services to medtech.

    11 min
  6. M&A Today: Activism Accelerates – What Boards Need Now

    Feb 23

    M&A Today: Activism Accelerates – What Boards Need Now

    In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how shareholder activism is becoming more prevalent, faster-moving, and increasingly focused on strategic change rather than simply financial performance and governance. They explore how activists are positioning themselves as constructive partners and why proactive self-assessment, clear communication, and shareholder engagement are critical as companies head into the upcoming proxy season.

    7 min
  7. M&A Today: Deal Activity Expected to Accelerate in 2026

    Jan 29

    M&A Today: Deal Activity Expected to Accelerate in 2026

    Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs sits down with M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss their M&A outlook for 2026. The conversation highlights key themes to watch for this year, including sponsor exit momentum, a renewed IPO market, increased in‑sector strategic consolidation, and a more accommodating regulatory environment.

    9 min
  8. M&A Momentum: Cross Sector Outlook for 2026

    Jan 16

    M&A Momentum: Cross Sector Outlook for 2026

    This cross‑industry roundtable from Solomon Partners examines how the M&A landscape evolved in 2025 and the factors expected to shape deal activity in 2026 across healthcare, technology, and financial services. Industry coverage bankers Jon Pritti, James Butcher, and Alex DeOteris join M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss key macro and sector themes, including evolving sponsor dynamics, AI’s accelerating market influence, cross-platform collaboration and more.

    18 min
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Listen as Solomon investment bankers and key partners share their latest thinking and insights across a broad range of sectors, with a focus on M&A, financing, and dealmaking. 

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  • Creator
    Solomon Partners
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Solomon Connects
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    Solomon Connects

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