M&A Science The Next Chapter After 400 Episodes
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Feb 16, 2026 Kison shares big operational updates after 400 shows and explains why releases move to Thursdays. He outlines a shift in focus toward building a practitioner community and standardizing buy-side M&A. The new Intelligence Hub and upcoming buyer-led certification are introduced as practical tools for real deal work. Ways to join and contribute to the community are also explained.
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Publish When Listeners Can Use It
- Move weekly releases to Thursday when listeners have headspace to act on insights.
- Publish when audiences are in execution mode, not during chaotic Mondays.
Listener Learns M&A By Doing
- A member learned M&A from the podcast and later led a full acquisition end-to-end.
- Kison uses these stories to show the podcast helps practitioners earn seats at the table.
Gatekeeping Limits M&A Talent
- M&A knowledge historically lives behind elite programs and closed networks.
- Democratizing access levels the playing field for driven practitioners.