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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

In equity research, the goal is to get clients to pay for the teams research consistently , but revenue does not depend on deals or other specific events. But you would not build models for M&A deals, leveraged buyouts, or debt/equity issuances in research or at least, they would be far simpler than the IB versions.

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💡 What Barbie Taught Me About Business, Family, and What Really Matters

Beyond M&A

I didn’t expect a book about Barbie to leave me close to tears. But Barbie and Ruth by Robin Gerber – the story of Ruth Handler, the fiercely driven co-founder of Mattel and the creator of Barbie – is perhaps the only business book where the ending felt tragically sad. She challenges their version of events. That hit me hard.

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Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

TechCrunch: M&A

Clay’s software, launched in 2021 , is something of a smarter address book or personal CRM, letting users organize the people they know and keep up with their latest updates by pulling in data from services like LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, and X, as well as address books and calendars.

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Cisco Live San Diego – that’s a wrap!

Cisco: M&A

2 min read Eric Knipp Another great Cisco Live is in the books. I’ll close this post with gratitude–for the relationships and experiences I’ve gained over many years at Cisco, my first as leader of CX Americas, and now 19 total Cisco Live events. Here’s to many more! Your comment(s) will appear instantly on the live site.

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Marketing Your Collision Shop & Competing with the Big Players with Micki Woods

Focus Investment Banking

From building a local brand that stands out, to effectively reaching your ideal customers, Micki brings practical, proven insight for shops of all sizes—especially those trying to compete with national consolidators. I’m a former shop owner. I host a couple of events. There is time for that too, I’m sure.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund.

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Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets

How2Exit

Currently, Danny focuses on M&A activities, primarily within the marketing and creative agency sectors. Having worked for giants like KPMG and PwC, his M&A proficiency spans corporate structuring, transactions, and strategic exits. He's now partnered with Danny to co-lead fascinating M&A ventures.