What Most Sponsors Get Wrong Before They Ever Find a Target — Bob Brown & Ari Brown

What Most Sponsors Get Wrong Before They Ever Find a Target — Bob Brown & Ari Brown

Author: Joshua Wilson March 23, 2026 Duration: 13:59
ClearThink Capital structured their SPAC IPO with closing fees under $2 million — at a time when most sponsors are paying $10 to $15 million. Bob Brown helped write the SEC rules that govern SPACs back in 1991. Here's what he and Ari built differently. Robert "Bob" Brown and Ari Brown, Managing Directors of ClearThink Capital, join Michael Blankenship on The SPAC Podcast to break down what separates a well-structured blank check company from one that's already compromised before a target is e...

Tune into The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company for a clear-eyed look at one of finance's most talked-about vehicles. Hosts Michael Blankenship, a capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, an executive producer and capital markets advisor, steer these discussions with a practitioner's depth. They don't just report the news; they unpack the mechanics, the regulatory shifts, and the strategic plays behind each headline. You'll hear from the dealmakers, lawyers, and executives who are actively structuring these transactions, getting their unvarnished perspectives on what works, what doesn't, and what might be coming next. This podcast moves beyond the hype to examine the real-world implications of SPACs for investors, companies, and the broader market. It’s designed for anyone from seasoned professionals to curious observers who want to understand the nuances behind the acronym. Each episode feels like a detailed briefing, blending analysis with candid conversation to make a complex topic accessible. If you're navigating the SPAC landscape or simply trying to decipher its impact, this series provides the essential context you need.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Podcast Episodes
SPAC Valuation: Why Getting It “Right” Is More Art Than Formula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26
Valuation is one of the most critical and misunderstood aspects of any SPAC transaction. In this clip, Michael Blankenship and Delon Turner discuss why valuation is not a fixed formula, but a negotiated outcome that must…
The Next Big Market Shift in SPAC Targets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48
One of the biggest emerging sectors in SPAC markets today? Data centers. In this clip; Michael J. Blankenship and Delon Turner highlights how the rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is reshaping capital markets.…
What Is the Ideal SPAC Target? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20
What makes a company the ideal SPAC target today? According to venture investor Delon Turner, the answer is increasingly tied to technology. In this clip, Delon talks with host Michael J. Blankenship and explains that wh…
The SPAC Market Today vs 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51
The SPAC market of 2026 looks very different than the SPAC boom of 2021. In this clip, Delon Turner explains how the market has evolved since the SPAC surge several years ago. During the peak cycle, there were more SPACs…