The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company

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🎙️ Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — your front-row seat to the dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Hosted by Michael Blankenship, a leading capital markets attorney and partner at Winston Taylor, and Joshua Wilson, executive producer and capital markets advisor, The SPAC Podcast brings you candid conversations, insider insights, and sharp analysis from the people shaping the future of the SPAC market. Whether you're a sponsor, investor, founder, attorney, banker, or just curious about the mechanics and momentum behind SPACs — this show is your go-to source for education, strategy, and real-world stories from the dealmakers behind the deals. 🚀 What You'll Hear In each episode, we'll unpack: The structure, lifecycle, and mechanics of SPACs — from IPO to de-SPACLegal and regulatory insights that matter to sponsors and targetsInterviews with founders, investors, and advisors who've navigated successful transactionsTrends and forecasts from the front lines of capital marketsLessons learned, deal strategies, and ways to leverage SPACs as a growth vehicleWe're not just watching the SPAC market — we're talking to the people building it. 🎧 Meet Your Hosts Michael Blankenship is the Office Managing Partner of Winston Taylor (Houston) and Co-Chair of the firm's Capital Markets practice. He has represented over 100 public companies, private equity firms, and SPACs in IPOs, M&A, de-SPACs, and securities offerings. Known for his clarity, legal acumen, and deal fluency, Michael brings unmatched insight into the regulatory, transactional, and strategic forces shaping the SPAC space. Joshua Wilson is experienced in investment banking and the founder of multiple media brands, including The Investor Relations Podcast. With over 2,000 interviews under his belt and deep experience in real estate, private capital, and investor engagement, Josh brings a fresh voice and strategic lens to every conversation — helping connect deals with the stories and people behind them. Together, they bridge law, finance, and media — guiding listeners through the world of SPACs with clarity, credibility, and curiosity. 🌎 Who This Show is For SPAC Sponsors & CEOsInstitutional and Private InvestorsInvestment Bankers & Corporate AttorneysVenture-backed Founders and StartupsPrivate Equity & Family OfficesFinance Professionals and Capital Markets Enthusiasts🔔 Subscribe, Follow, and Join the Conversation This isn't just a show — it's a platform for education, connection, and business development in the SPAC ecosystem. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. New episodes drop weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and share the show with colleagues, clients, and fellow capital markets pros. The SPAC Podcast Where sponsors meet stories, markets meet momentum, and strategy meets execution.

  1. 1d ago

    Why newcleo Chose a SPAC Over an IPO — Stefano Buono

    Stefano Buono had already taken one company public through a traditional IPO. For newcleo, he chose a SPAC, and explains why speed and a U.S. shareholder base made the difference. Stefano Buono, co-founder and CEO of newcleo, joins host Mike Blankenship to discuss newcleo's business combination with NewHold Investment Corp. III and its listing on Nasdaq. A nuclear physicist who previously led Advanced Accelerator Applications through its IPO, he compares the SPAC and IPO routes, explains why a U.S. listing was strategic as well as financial, and walks through newcleo's lead-cooled reactor and recycled-fuel model. They also cover board-building for the U.S. market, audit committee readiness, and closing a de-SPAC in a difficult market. What We Cover: - Why newcleo chose a SPAC over a second IPO - Speed to market and building a U.S. shareholder base - Closing the business combination with NewHold Investment Corp. III - Raising billion-dollar-plus capital, private and through the merger - Lead-cooled reactors and walk-away safety - Recycling spent nuclear fuel into new fuel - How the lifted U.S. recycling ban opened the market - Appointing former TVA CEO Jeff Lyash as board chairman - Strengthening the audit committee for U.S. reporting - Post-merger trading and closing a deal in a tough market Connect with Stefano Buono and newcleo: Website: newcleo.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/newcleo X: x.com/newcleoenergy Connect with Mike Blankenship: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor: Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? The SPAC Podcast is part of One Iron Network. Reach out at thespacpodcast.com and explore the network at oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast: Website: thespacpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast A One Iron Network production: Executive Producer Joshua Wilson Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    Why newcleo Chose a SPAC Over an IPO — Stefano Buono

  2. Oct 27

    Powering AI Data Centers and Going Public via SPAC — Tod Higinbotham

    ZincFive had real revenue and contracted orders it couldn't afford to turn down. So its CEO chose the path to public markets that offered certainty up front: a SPAC. Tod Higinbotham, CEO and director of ZincFive, the Tualatin, Oregon-based maker of nickel-zinc batteries for data center backup power, joins host Mike Blankenship to explain why ZincFive pursued a business combination with Spark I Acquisition Corp. instead of a traditional IPO. Tod walks through why valuation certainty and committed capital mattered most, why the deal was built around a committed PIPE rather than the trust, and what investors are underwriting. He also breaks down how AI and GPUs are reshaping data center power, from liquid cooling to 800-volt DC architectures. What We Cover: - Why a revenue-stage company chose a de-SPAC over a traditional IPO - Valuation certainty and committed capital as deal priorities - Structuring a SPAC around a committed PIPE instead of trust dollars - Planning for high redemption rates - What investors underwrite: backlog visibility and margin progress - Working capital in a growing manufacturing business - Why nickel-zinc chemistry wins on power, not energy - How GPUs and AI are changing data center power design - GPU power transients and the move to higher voltage - DC direct power and new battery markets Connect with Tod Higinbotham Website: zincfive.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tod-higinbotham-20622542 Connect with Mike Blankenship LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? Reach out at thespacpodcast.com. The SPAC Podcast is part of One Iron Network. Explore the network at oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast Website: thespacpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast A One Iron Network production: Executive Producer Joshua Wilson Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    Powering AI Data Centers and Going Public via SPAC — Tod Higinbotham

  3. Oct 14

    Valuation Discipline in a Space SPAC: Building for the Long Term — Rich Davis

    What separates a space SPAC built to last from one that trades down after close? Rich Davis says it starts with valuation discipline. Rich Davis, CEO of Xterax and founder of space-industry advisory firm ArgoSat, joins host Mike Blankenship to discuss how a second-time sponsor approaches the space economy. A former Air Force pilot with a degree in astrophysics, Rich has worked as an investment banker, private equity investor, satellite company CFO, and advisor to major lenders and funds. He explains why industry expertise and in-house technical diligence matter when evaluating space and defense targets, what the post-SpaceX capital environment means for the sector, and why realistic valuations and retained trust capital are central to building a viable public company. What We Cover: - From astrophysics and the Air Force to space finance - Why industry depth sets a specialized SPAC sponsor apart - How the SpaceX IPO is reshaping space capital and exits - Separating hype from real businesses - Engineering vs. invention in technical diligence - What value-added sponsorship looks like - Why a de-SPAC is a negotiated price, not price discovery - Earnouts, vesting, and sponsor alignment with management - PIPEs, trust retention, and replacing arb holders Connect with Rich Davis: Website: xterax.space LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richard-davis-ab9a768 Connect with Mike Blankenship: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor: Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? The SPAC Podcast is part of One Iron Network, a family of shows for capital-markets practitioners. Learn more at thespacpodcast.com and oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast: Website: thespacpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast A One Iron Network production: Executive Producer Joshua Wilson Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    Valuation Discipline in a Space SPAC: Building for the Long Term — Rich Davis

  4. Sep 29 ·  Video

    Deals Close on the Auditor's Calendar: SPAC Audit Readiness - Drew Bernstein

    "Deals close on an auditor's calendar." The press release sets the aspirational date. The audit sets the real one. And today's SPAC bottleneck isn't the trust account; it's the target. Host Michael Blankenship sits down with Drew Bernstein, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of MarcumAsia and co-founder of MBP Global, for a cross-border auditor's view of today's SPAC market. Drew explains why audit readiness and company quality are now the scarce resources, the red flags that signal a deal is headed for trouble, and why a timeline built backward from a liquidation date rarely holds. He also covers what makes an Asian company a strong SPAC candidate and why Asia's pipeline now reaches well beyond China. What We Cover: - Why the SPAC bottleneck has moved from the trust account to the target - IPO vs. SPAC: an auction vs. a negotiation you control - What makes an Asian company a strong SPAC merger candidate - Auditor red flags in SPAC and de-SPAC transactions - Why deals close on the auditor's calendar, not the press release - How to choose a SPAC auditor for emerging-market deals - The first 90 days after closing: the wedding vs. the marriage - Nasdaq discretion and the market's shift to quality over quantity - Asia's growing SPAC pipeline beyond China Connect with Drew Bernstein Website: marcumasia.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drew-bernstein Connect with Mike Blankenship LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? The SPAC Podcast connects sponsors, management teams, bankers, and capital markets counsel. Learn more at thespacpodcast.com and oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast Website: thespacpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast A One Iron Network production: Executive Producer Joshua Wilson Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    Deals Close on the Auditor's Calendar: SPAC Audit Readiness - Drew Bernstein

  5. Sep 9 ·  Video

    SPAC Market Update: A Record Pace of IPOs and What's Fueling It

    SPAC IPO volume has already blown past all of 2025 — and the market isn't slowing down. Mike Blankenship breaks down what's fueling the record pace, why PIPE pricing is validating deal valuations, and how serial sponsors are driving the next wave. In this SPAC Market Update, Michael Blankenship, Managing Partner and Capital Markets Practice Co-chair at Winston Taylor, joins host Joshua Wilson to unpack a record year for SPAC issuance. With IPO volume already topping all of 2025, Mike breaks down what's driving the surge: the return of experienced, serial sponsors, stronger-capitalized deals, and expanding sector interest in defense, space, AI, infrastructure, and life sciences — plus why growth in the PIPE market signals real valuation confidence heading into Q4. What We Cover: Why SPAC IPO volume already topped 2025's full-year totalThe return of serial sponsors and what it signals about market maturityHow Ursa Major's SPAC deal reflects sponsor interest in defense techWhy sponsors are targeting defense, space, AI, and infrastructureHow PIPE financing validates SPAC deal valuationsWhat life sciences SPAC activity looks like right nowWhy stronger-capitalized transactions are becoming the normCapital availability heading into Labor Day and Q4What a busier back half of the year could mean for issuanceConnect with Mike Blankenship  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor  Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? Reach out at thespacpodcast.com, and learn more about the network behind the show at oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast  Website: thespacpodcast.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast A One Iron Network production: Executive Producer Joshua Wilson Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    SPAC Market Update: A Record Pace of IPOs and What's Fueling It

  6. Aug 5

    August 2026 SPAC Market Update

    135 SPAC IPOs year to date. $26 billion raised. 359 SPACs still outstanding and competing for targets. Mike Blankenship breaks down what those numbers mean if you are sponsoring a SPAC or sitting on the target side of the table. Michael (Mike) Blankenship, Managing Partner at Winston Taylor and co-chair of the firm's Capital Markets practice, joins Executive Producer Joshua Wilson for a market update on where SPACs stand in August 2026. The conversation covers issuance pace, trust size and the dilution math behind target sizing, the reopening of the PIPE market, how sponsor terms shift between a first SPAC and a ninth, what has changed at the SEC since the July 2024 rules, and how targets use SPAC timelines as leverage. What We Cover - Issuance pace: 135 SPAC IPOs to date against 57 in 2024 and 144 last year - Roughly $26 billion raised, with average trust size near $200 million - Why the 80% test is a floor and dilution drives target sizing - 44-plus announced de-SPAC deals at close to $40 billion in value - The PIPE market reopening, and why a pre-signing PIPE validates valuation - Sectors with real revenue: infrastructure, defense, data centers, digital assets - First-time versus serial sponsors: warrants, rights, and cap structure alignment - Fewer SEC comments and more no-review IPOs since the July 2024 rules - 359 SPACs outstanding, exclusivity, and target leverage as the clock winds down Connect with Mike Blankenship LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? The SPAC Podcast connects sponsors, management teams, bankers, and capital markets counsel. Learn more at thespacpodcast.com and oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast Website: thespacpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast A One Iron Network production: Executive Producer Joshua Wilson Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    August 2026 SPAC Market Update

  7. Jul 16

    The First Bank de-SPAC? Old Glory Bank's Business Combination with Mike Ring

    Mike Ring spent 30 years as a corporate securities lawyer. Then he co-founded a bank — and took it through a de-SPAC that required something almost no SPAC target faces: Federal Reserve approval. Mike Ring, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Old Glory Bank and former Greenberg Traurig corporate securities partner, joins host Mike Blankenship to break down what may be the first bank de-SPAC. Ring walks through the regulatory path unique to a bank holding company — Federal Reserve approval under the 1956 Bank Holding Company Act, layered on top of the SEC process — plus why a SPAC beat an underwritten IPO or direct listing for a state-chartered Oklahoma bank, and why he made the public company's home in Texas. What We Cover: - Why banks almost never pursue de-SPACs - Federal Reserve approval under the 1956 Bank Holding Company Act, on top of SEC review - OCC charters vs. state charters for an Oklahoma-chartered bank - Deal timeline: LOI in October, BCA in January, effective in July - Why an underwritten offering or direct listing wasn't a realistic path to Nasdaq - A securities lawyer as his own client: "a lawyer always makes the worst client" - Texas domestication and where the state's new exchange may fit later - Digital assets in the bank's roadmap after the GENIUS Act Connect with Mike Ring: Website: oldglorybank.com Podcast: PSL — open.spotify.com/show/6MUR8ZtDk1Gs6t7tF5sDIH Connect with Mike Blankenship: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship About Winston Taylor: Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Interested in joining a future episode? The SPAC Podcast is part of One Iron Network, a media network for dealmakers, investors, and capital markets professionals. Visit thespacpodcast.com and oneironnetwork.com. Follow The SPAC Podcast: Website: thespacpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thespacpodcast Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    The First Bank de-SPAC? Old Glory Bank's Business Combination with Mike Ring

  8. Jul 7

    What Private Companies Get Wrong About Going Public via SPAC with Larry Swets

    "Do you really want to be public?" It's the first question Larry Swets asks any company eyeing a SPAC — and the one most founders answer wrong. After 30 years in capital markets and more than a dozen SPACs sponsored, he's watched companies chase billion-dollar valuations they knew weren't real, then spend five years growing into a fraction of that number. In this episode, host Michael Blankenship sits down with Larry Swets, CFA — Chairman and Co-Founder of FG Nexus and one of the most experienced operators in the SPAC and alternative capital formation ecosystem. Larry traces the arc from the 2020–2021 boom through the SEC-driven reset to today's renewed activity, unpacking why too many sponsors underestimate how hard this work is. He explains how private companies should pressure-test their public-market readiness, position their story for investors with short attention spans, and set valuation expectations the market will actually support. A candid, practitioner-level conversation on capital formation, IPO alternatives, and building a healthier SPAC ecosystem. What We Cover: 🔑 The first question every company must answer before a SPAC📉 What the 2020–2021 boom and reset actually taught the market⚖️ Why there are too many SPACs — and too many underprepared sponsors💰 The real cost of chasing unsustainable valuations🏗️ How boring, cash-flowing businesses became top-performing SPACs🚀 Where SPACs beat traditional IPOs on speed and sector📊 Positioning your story for investors with short attention spans🤝 Building a healthier SPAC ecosystem for everyoneConnect with Larry Swets, CFA  Website: fgnexus.io  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larry-g-swets-jr-cfa-7400a75  X: x.com/larryswets About Winston Taylor  Winston Taylor is an international law firm with a capital markets practice that works with companies and sponsors across the SPAC and public-company lifecycle. Learn more at winstontaylor.com. Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ Follow The SPAC Podcast  Website thespacpodcast.com · LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/thespacpodcast · YouTube youtube.com/@thespacpodcast Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services. Let's Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/  To Contact Us, Please Visit:  https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

    What Private Companies Get Wrong About Going Public via SPAC with Larry Swets
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🎙️ Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — your front-row seat to the dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Hosted by Michael Blankenship, a leading capital markets attorney and partner at Winston Taylor, and Joshua Wilson, executive producer and capital markets advisor, The SPAC Podcast brings you candid conversations, insider insights, and sharp analysis from the people shaping the future of the SPAC market. Whether you're a sponsor, investor, founder, attorney, banker, or just curious about the mechanics and momentum behind SPACs — this show is your go-to source for education, strategy, and real-world stories from the dealmakers behind the deals. 🚀 What You'll Hear In each episode, we'll unpack: The structure, lifecycle, and mechanics of SPACs — from IPO to de-SPACLegal and regulatory insights that matter to sponsors and targetsInterviews with founders, investors, and advisors who've navigated successful transactionsTrends and forecasts from the front lines of capital marketsLessons learned, deal strategies, and ways to leverage SPACs as a growth vehicleWe're not just watching the SPAC market — we're talking to the people building it. 🎧 Meet Your Hosts Michael Blankenship is the Office Managing Partner of Winston Taylor (Houston) and Co-Chair of the firm's Capital Markets practice. He has represented over 100 public companies, private equity firms, and SPACs in IPOs, M&A, de-SPACs, and securities offerings. Known for his clarity, legal acumen, and deal fluency, Michael brings unmatched insight into the regulatory, transactional, and strategic forces shaping the SPAC space. Joshua Wilson is experienced in investment banking and the founder of multiple media brands, including The Investor Relations Podcast. With over 2,000 interviews under his belt and deep experience in real estate, private capital, and investor engagement, Josh brings a fresh voice and strategic lens to every conversation — helping connect deals with the stories and people behind them. Together, they bridge law, finance, and media — guiding listeners through the world of SPACs with clarity, credibility, and curiosity. 🌎 Who This Show is For SPAC Sponsors & CEOsInstitutional and Private InvestorsInvestment Bankers & Corporate AttorneysVenture-backed Founders and StartupsPrivate Equity & Family OfficesFinance Professionals and Capital Markets Enthusiasts🔔 Subscribe, Follow, and Join the Conversation This isn't just a show — it's a platform for education, connection, and business development in the SPAC ecosystem. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. New episodes drop weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and share the show with colleagues, clients, and fellow capital markets pros. The SPAC Podcast Where sponsors meet stories, markets meet momentum, and strategy meets execution.

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