The Deal by S&P Global

Frantisek Bostl, founder and investor at Starteepo, discussed the Czech firm’s catalyst-driven investment strategy as well as its campaign urging printing and digital documents company Xerox to increase transparency and consider strategic options for its Xerox Financial Services unit.

Union Square chairman Carter McClelland and head of AI strategy Gelila Bekele discuss how AI has reshaped software valuations, diligence and PE exits.

Ropes & Gray M&A partner Jackie Cohen discusses how she's managed her career, what she enjoys about the job, and how she balances it with family and outside interests.

Cooley activism defense group chair Sean Brownridge discusses how AI is reshaping shareholder activism.

Cloverlay managing partner Jeff Collins discussed the firm’s investments in Care Bears intellectual property, music, Broadway rights, wireless spectrum and firefighting aircraft.

Proskauer M&A and PE partner Kris Herrmann discusses his career transitions and approach to building a practice. 

Moelis managing director Craig Wadler discusses M&A-driven activism, shareholder engagement, proxy settlements and more.

Melissa Sawyer, the co-head of M&A at Sullivan & Cromwell, talks about EQ and what she learned from leading the knowledge management function at S&C. 

Pedro Vaz, managing director at Charlesbank Capital Partners, discusses opportunities in digital infrastructure and IT services and AI's impact on software investing.

Penn law professor David Skeel discusses his new book on Puerto Rico's massive debt crisis and restructuring and the continuing Prepa bankruptcy.