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In this episode Steve Bragg explains unclaimed property—assets like uncashed checks, dormant accounts, and gift‑card balances that remain on a company's books until state law forces a transfer. He outlines the fragmented state‑by‑state legal framework, the priority rules that determine which state receives the property, and the duties of "holders" to track dormancy periods, conduct due‑diligence notices, and file annual reports. Bragg highlights the audit risk, especially in aggressive states such as Delaware, New York, and California, where penalties can be substantial. He urges accounting teams to proactively manage unclaimed property to avoid costly surprises.
In this inaugural Bloomberg Intelligence FIC podcast, municipal market veteran Tom Doe discusses the emerging role of prediction markets—platforms like Polymarket and CalSHE—in providing real‑time sentiment and risk data for municipal bonds. He explains how these markets could address shortcomings...
In this special episode, Intuit’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mid‑Market, Ashley Still, challenges the traditional belief that fast‑growing companies must abandon QuickBooks for a heavyweight ERP. She introduces Intuit Enterprise Suite, an ERP that retains QuickBooks‑like usability...
In this episode, Tal Kirschenbaum, co‑founder and CEO of Ledge, explains how his AI‑native financial close platform reached $1M ARR by serving roughly 24 mid‑market enterprise customers at an average of $3,000 per month. He details Ledge’s focus on automating...
In this episode, Derek Pilecki of Gator Capital discusses why small‑cap and regional banks are deeply undervalued, trading well below historic 10‑14x PE ranges, and outlines his deep‑value, long/short strategy focused on financial services. He explains the lingering effects of...
In this episode, CFO Indikab Nazir discusses how finance leaders can become strategic partners by immersing themselves in go‑to‑market operations and pipeline dynamics, especially during venture‑backed inflection points. He shares lessons from early mentorship, interim CFO roles, and scaling companies...
In this episode the host rebrands the show as “Cash Machines” and dives into a deep financial analysis of John Lee Dumas’s “Entrepreneurs on Fire” podcast. He outlines the business’s revenue and profit trajectory—peaking at $4 M revenue and $3 M profit...
In this episode of M&A Talk, host Jacob Oros interviews serial entrepreneur Travis Jameson, who has founded and exited a dozen businesses across tech, e‑commerce, SaaS, and health products. Jameson shares his core lesson for building a sellable company: make...
In this episode Stuart Watson talks with Reed Smith partner Josh Hughes and Knight Frank associate Jess Qureshi about back leverage – the practice of borrowing to fund existing debt – and its rapid rise in European real‑estate finance. They...
In this episode, host Pierre Rochard chats with Tyler Evans of Nakamoto about the evolution of Bitcoin media, conferences, and the launch of UTXO Management, culminating in the merger of these businesses under the publicly listed Nakamoto company. Evans explains...
In this episode, business administrator Christine Veda discusses how the Epping, NH School District transformed its operations by replacing manual, paper‑based processes with Tyler Technologies solutions. She highlights the shift toward automation in HR, finance, and onboarding, which improved accuracy,...
In this episode, James Carver, a CFO with two private‑equity‑backed exits, walks through his career—from trading desks and investment banking to leading finance functions in mid‑market companies—and shares the operational and strategic levers that drove value in each sale. He...
In this episode, CFO Matteo Turi introduces the "valuation triangle," a three‑part framework he co‑developed with the University of Plymouth to turn companies into investable assets. The first side focuses on monetizing intellectual property—licensing, franchising, joint ventures—to create intangible value...
In this IMF podcast, Directors Rodrigo Valdés and Deputy Era Dabla‑Norris discuss the surge in global debt, now approaching 100% of GDP, and the challenges of translating fiscal policy into politically viable actions. They explain how pandemic‑driven spending, prolonged low...
In this episode of Credit Crunch, Noel Hubert interviews Jim Gubitosi, co‑CIO of Income Research & Management, about the firm’s evolution from a modest $10 bn AUM boutique to a $130 bn fixed‑income specialist. Gubitosi recounts how the 2007‑08 financial crisis forced...
In this episode, AM Best analysts Bridget Mayer and Ann Modica discuss their latest report on Caribbean insurers, highlighting that reinsurance costs and capacity constraints have eased due to a low catastrophe year and softer property reinsurance pricing. Insurers have...
In this episode, CFO Derek Doyle discusses how capital discipline, not just network assets, drives equity value at C Spire, a privately held telecom and technology company. He draws on his background in public accounting, international CFO roles, and transformation...
In this episode, host Jonas interviews uranium expert Brandon Munro about Bannerman Resources' landmark deal with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), which sees CNNC acquire a 43% stake in the Etango uranium project in Namibia. Munro explains the decade‑long journey,...
In this episode, Jared Gaiman, co‑founder of Boxed and current CEO of Spresso, recounts the rise of Boxed from a $187 M e‑commerce business to its Chapter 11 filing and subsequent pivot to a $5 M ARR SaaS model focused on enterprise software...
In this episode, Luke Flemmer, head of private assets at MSCI, explains how standardizing and normalizing data can unlock transparency, price formation, and liquidity in private markets, drawing parallels to past evolutions in bonds, FX, and equities. He argues that...
In this episode, Magnetar Capital Managing Director Neil Tiwari explains how his firm finances the massive AI compute infrastructure boom, leveraging its expertise in private credit, real‑estate, and energy assets. He details innovative financing structures—such as SPV debt backed by...
In this Technovation episode, a panel of CIOs discusses how to define, measure, and communicate AI value, sharing real‑world approaches from Ally Financial and Avery Dennison. Satish Muthukrishnan describes Ally’s cautious, 18‑month rollout of Ally.ai, emphasizing risk‑based governance, human‑in‑the‑loop design, and...
In this episode, Tobias Carlisle and Jake Taylor interview Jonathan Tepper, founder of Previt Capital and author of *The Myth of Capitalism*. Tepper explains his investment approach—buying high‑quality, dominant companies at a discount to intrinsic value—and illustrates it with the...
In this episode, Sean McKenna recounts how he founded Data Fusion HCM, a payroll and HR‑tech integration platform, and sold it to Ceridian (now Dayforce) within 16 months. He explains the strategic advantage of building a product that solved a...
The Bloomberg Intelligence FIC team examined global credit trends, focusing on a surge in Asian convertible bonds driven by higher rates, equity volatility, and issuer demand for cheap funding, while noting a slowdown in Chinese dollar bond issuance as firms...
In this Planning Aces episode, three CFOs—Kevin Rubin (Zscaler), Bruce Schumann (Universal Technical Institute), and Rizak Jalloh (Flowcast)—share how disciplined, foundation‑first approaches to planning and AI adoption drive growth and decision speed. Rubin emphasizes a centralized AI governance function that...
In this episode, Oracle SVP Hari Sankar discusses how finance is evolving toward automation, AI‑driven predictive insights, and seamless connectivity. He explains that finance has been slower to adopt new tech due to its high standards for accuracy, governance, and...
In this episode, Richard Turner, a seasoned finance professional and new GrowCFO mentor, shares his 40‑year, multi‑industry journey from accountant to CFO, highlighting how humility, core finance fundamentals, and curiosity enable successful sector transitions. He outlines the universal finance leader...
In this episode, Jacob Oros interviews serial entrepreneur James Gardner about his experience selling a manufacturing business and staying on as part of the acquiring company—a situation he describes as "golden handcuffs." Gardner shares how the post‑sale transition felt restrictive,...
In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, host David Bonson examines the current U.S. economic landscape, focusing on the paradox of disinflation that may arrive in 2026 but could be economically painful. He breaks down recent data—including a weaker-than-expected GDP...
Recent AI upgrades, notably Anthropic’s Claude Co‑worker agent, are unsettling SaaS valuations and complicating IPO plans for many software firms. The devaluation of SaaS‑related loans is eroding the collateral base of collateralised loan obligations, with similar pressures hitting chemical‑sector loans....
The episode examines why the UK stock market is outpacing the US in 2026, highlighting insider trades at Raspberry Pi and M&S, and a surprising AI prospect in a Japanese toilet firm. Charlene Young warns listeners about fake celebrity investment ads...
The episode examines Blackstone’s $3.05 billion CMBS refinancing of The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, highlighting the surge in high‑quality hospitality securitizations and the city’s enduring appeal to institutional investors. Guests Randy Plavajka and Shihao Feng explain how post‑pandemic destination resilience and a growing...
In this episode, Nate Geraci discusses the current landscape of ETFs, highlighting trends such as fee compression, the rise of thematic and ESG funds, and the growing importance of technology-driven ETF solutions. He shares insights on how advisors can effectively...
In this episode Birgitta and Lars Elfversson share hard‑earned lessons from building and governing multiple roll‑up platforms, emphasizing the need for disciplined guardrails in high‑volume acquisition programs. They explain why small pipelines create decision pressure, how subtle drift can reshape...
In this episode, Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins and Payments at Monad Foundation, discusses how enterprises can integrate stablecoins into their operations, weighing the prospects of building private corporate blockchains versus using existing networks. He explores whether the market will...
Turner Wyatt, founder and CEO of Small Capital, funds self‑funded searchers who embed employee ownership from acquisition day one. He argues that search fund deals can address income inequality while enhancing business performance by giving employees a stake. Small Capital’s...
In this episode, CFO Alex Melamud of Engine discusses how he brings a boardroom and private‑equity perspective to day‑to‑day operations, starting his day by reading customer NPS feedback before any financial metrics. He explains the evolving CFO role—from traditional governance...
In this episode, managing director Mike Lyon and senior associate Sarabeth Sandweiss discuss how retention metrics have become a pivotal factor in software company valuations, detailing the heightened scrutiny buyers now apply. They explain the investor framework for assessing retention,...
In this episode of Best But Never Final, Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney break down the anatomy of a private‑equity deal team, outlining the typical roles—from associates and analysts to VPs, principals, and managing directors—and how responsibilities shift...
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Sara Daw, CEO of The CFO Centre Group, explains how fractional CFOs give fast‑growing entrepreneurs access to senior finance expertise without the expense of a full‑time hire. She identifies the $2‑3 million revenue threshold as...
In this solo episode, host Kison Patel updates listeners on M&A Science’s evolution after reaching 400 episodes and nearly 100 founding members. He explains the shift of new episodes to Thursdays, details how the Intelligence Hub operates and why it...
In this episode, Sue Vestri, CFO of CRIO, shares her journey from learning the clinical‑trial lexicon at Greenphire to scaling multiple growth‑stage companies, emphasizing the importance of disciplined finance embedded in the business. She recounts how she helped Greenphire expand...
Goldman Sachs Partner Jeff Fine discussed private markets and wealth channels on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, recorded at the 2025 Alternatives Summit. He outlined the evolving landscape, the role of product specialists, AI’s impact, and the growing participation of...
The episode dissects the widening gap between strong headline macro data and underlying economic softness, highlighting flat retail sales, surprisingly resilient job numbers, and BLS revisions that erased roughly 900,000 jobs. It examines a wave of retail store closures—including Eddie...
The episode breaks down the complex accounting landscape of a multi‑use sports complex, covering capital‑intensive asset acquisition, varied depreciation schedules, and the nuances of distinguishing capital improvements from routine maintenance. It explains revenue recognition across diverse streams—memberships, lesson packages, rentals,...
Tim Koller, co‑author of the seminal textbook *Valuation*, joins Andy West and Dago Diedrich to trace the book’s 30‑year journey from a simple three‑ring binder to a global standard for measuring corporate worth. He highlights enduring valuation principles—cash‑flow focus, risk‑adjusted...
The episode examines Grab’s turnaround from losses to a US$268 million profit, its US$500 million share buyback, and investor concerns about growth and the US$425 million Stash Financial acquisition. It also breaks down Singapore’s 2026 budget, highlighting AI initiatives, tighter CDC payouts, and...
In this episode, Sarah Esler, Managing Director of Mortgage Investments at AIMCo, walks listeners through the dynamics of an $8 billion institutional mortgage portfolio spanning Canada, the U.S., and Western Europe. She explains how pension‑backed capital is coping with historic spread...
In this episode, Mahesh Bhimalingam of Bloomberg Intelligence and Ashwin Palta of BNY Investments discuss the Bloomberg Intelligence 1Q26 Investor Survey, highlighting the continued resilience of credit and high‑yield markets despite recent tariff shocks and rate volatility. They examine why...
