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- Milken Institute1h 2m
M&A Metamorphosis: How Private Capital and Tech Are Reshaping Financial Markets | Global Conference
Romaine Bostick, Anu Aiyengar, Aly Alibhai, Vanessa Dager, Jason Greenberg, Andrea Guerzoni, Ali
Driven by political uncertainty and tariff-related volatility following the new U.S. administration's policies, global M&A volumes have declined significantly despite a previously robust 57% CEO appetite for deals. Current market dynamics favor selective, smaller transactions under $5 billion and continuation vehicles as corporations prioritize internal resilience and navigate heightened regulatory scrutiny across tech and cross-border sectors. While deal processes have stretched to years due to valuation renegotiations, industry experts maintain cautious optimism that activity may normalize in the second half of the year once policy clarity emerges.
- Y Combinator49 min
Simone Giertz on Her Robots and Returning to Work After Brain Surgery
Simone Giertz, Adam Savage, Craig Cannon, Ali, beep boop, Beste, Khawar Shehzad, Olaf Doschke, Johnathan Nader
Following a brain tumor diagnosis and subsequent surgery in the previous year, electronics engineer turned YouTuber Simone Yetch is diversifying her career by launching a product design company centered on a high-end, 365-day interactive calendar scheduled for a mid-June release. This strategic shift from viral "shitty robots" to serious hardware allows her to build independent revenue streams while maintaining a creative philosophy that prioritizes health boundaries, play, and the rejection of restrictive media contracts. Yetch currently balances multiple projects and recovery needs with a defined goal to step back from content creation entirely by age 55 to pursue alternative life paths.