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Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how, and at what cost? This season of Land of the Giants – The Disney Dilemma – focuses on Disney’s ability to weather the ups and downs of the business cycle and changing tastes and explores what has kept it successful for over 100 years. The entertainment giant has leveraged nostalgia and its intellectual property to build a beloved brand, but after an acquisition spree that included Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, can it sus ...
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Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel
In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel, we unpack how professionals from diverse backgrounds can successfully break into M&A and what it takes to build and maintain high-performing deal teams. Todd shares tactical advice on networking, career transitions, team dynamics, and leadership traits he looks for when hiring M&A talent. Whether you’re early in your M&A career or looking to level up, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you navigate the world of dealmaking.
Things You Will Learn:How to leverage networking inside and outside your company to break into M&A.
Key characteristics and behaviors Todd looks for when hiring successful M&A professionals.
Why being present and learning from your journey is critical to career growth in M&A.
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Episode Chapters:[00:02:00] Teaching leadership frameworks and practical skills at Santa Clara University
[00:04:30] The power of intentional networking and early adoption of LinkedIn
[00:06:00] Rebuilding in-person connections post-COVID and the value of conferences
[00:07:00] Strategies for networking inside large organizations
[00:10:30] Maintaining and nurturing your professional network over time
[00:13:30] Building effective M&A teams and recognizing potential during interviews
[00:18:00] The importance of humility, ownership, and curiosity in M&A
[00:25:30] Translating customer experience skills to M&A opportunities
[00:28:00] Knowing when to lead and when to follow on M&A teams
[00:34:00] Defining success post-close and understanding cultural dynamics
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