Episodes
Undergoing Diligence: What Private Companies Must Prepare for in a DESPAC Transaction
Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn on D&O insurance before a DESPAC closes — the diligence phase, S-4 disclosures, tail coverage, and the risk framework targets must finalize pre-close. (Go Public Series: Step 4 — Undergoing Diligence)
Positioning the Deal: Crafting the Narrative and Economics Behind a DESPAC Transaction
Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn on how to choose a SPAC sponsor — evaluating track record, structuring deal economics, and building narratives that establish trust over hype. (Go Public Series: Step 3 — Positioning the Deal)
Organizing Advisors: Building the Team That Makes or Breaks Your DESPAC Transaction
Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn on choosing the right advisors for a DESPAC — vetting securities counsel, structuring D&O/cyber/crime insurance before the S-4, and why missing private D&O coverage creates serious litigation risk. (Go Public Series: Step 2 — Organizing Advisors)
Getting Ready: The Most Critical Step Before a DESPAC Transaction
Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn on internal readiness before a SPAC merger — self-audits, cap table cleanup, governance prep, and stress-testing projections. (Go Public Series: Step 1 — Getting Ready)
The "GO PUBLIC" Framework Overview for Private Companies
The Go Public Series kickoff — Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn on the GO PUBLIC framework: an 8-step end-to-end system for private companies evaluating a DESPAC, from internal prep through life as a public company.
Why The DESPAC Podcast Exists: Protecting Companies After the SPAC
The debut episode — Chaz Churchwell in the guest seat with Executive Producer Josh Wilson on why The DESPAC Podcast exists: post-SPAC execution risk, D&O insurance, and protecting companies from preventable litigation after going public.
The DESPAC Podcast With Chaz Churchwell
The DESPAC Podcast gives private company leaders the guidance, structure, and truth they need to approach SPAC and DESPAC transactions with confidence. Hosted by Chaz Churchwell, the show focuses on the real work required to ...