The space economy is bigger than rockets — and this VC is funding what's actually inside it. Theo Williams III, founder of Creations VC, breaks down his firm's "dual value space technology" thesis across four investment categories: data infrastructure, advanced energy technologies, metals and manufacturing, and defense. Theo also shares where he invests geographically — the U.S., Israel, and the UK — and how founders and operators can connect with his team. This is a clear-eyed look at how serious capital is thinking about the infrastructure layer of the space economy. 🔗 Website: https://www.thedealpodcast.com/Joshua Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadwilson/Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcastPowered By: FA Mergers https://www.famergers.com/ #shorts #thedealpodcast #venturecapital #spacetech #deeptech #emergingtech #startupfunding #defensetech #privateequity #dealmaking

The right management team isn't just an asset — it's the entire deal thesis. In this clip from The Deal Podcast, Jude David breaks down why a strong, proven management team is the hardest thing to build in any business — and why acquiring one that already has it is like skipping 20 years of hard lessons. For buyers evaluating lower-middle market companies, culture and know-how are often the most underpriced assets on the table. 🔗 Website: https://www.thedealpodcast.com/Joshua Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadwilson/Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcastPowered By: FA Mergers https://www.famergers.com/ #shorts #thedealpodcast #privateequity #mergersandacquisitions #dealmaking #businessacquisition #managementteam #middlemarket #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship

Former pro snowboarder Dan Brisse reveals how depreciation took his tax bill from $52K down to $17K on the same $325K income. In this clip from The Deal Podcast, Dan Brisse shares the real story of getting hit with a $240,000 tax bill as a self-employed athlete — and the journey that led him to discover real estate professional status and depreciation as legal tax strategies. Dan breaks down the exact numbers from his own returns to show how shifting from the "E and S" side to the "B and I" side of the Rich Dad quadrant transformed his tax picture. This is a must-watch for self-employed professionals, business owners, and investors looking to understand how the tax code rewards different types of income. Connect with the Hosts & The Deal Podcast: Joshua Wilson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ YouTube – @dealpodcast Website – https://www.thedealpodcast.com

A routine pipeline survey turned into a World War II discovery at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.Thomas Chance shares the story of how his offshore survey team stumbled upon a German U-boat while mapping a pipeline route for BP and Shell — a find so significant it rewrote WWII history books and landed on the History Channel. What started as a dismissed "smudge on a sonar record" became one of the most unexpected discoveries in modern offshore surveying. This is a reminder that the ocean holds far more than most people imagine. 🔗 Website: https://www.thedealpodcast.com/ Joshua Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadwilson/ Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcast Powered By: FA Mergers https://www.famergers.com/#shorts #thedealpodcast #offshoresurvey #WWII #germanUboat #oceanexploration #pipelineindustry #historymaking #underwaterdiscovery #business

Recruiting for private equity portfolio companies isn't the same as hiring for a traditional business — here's why culture fit changes everything. Kip Knippel of KIP Search breaks down what makes executive recruiting for PE, VC, and family office portfolio companies fundamentally different. From understanding dual reporting dynamics between the portfolio company and the ownership group, to finding leaders who thrive in high-intensity, exit-driven environments, Kip explains why matching culture, core values, and personality is just as critical as matching skills on a résumé. Connect with the Hosts & The Deal Podcast: Joshua Wilson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ YouTube – @dealpodcast Website – https://www.thedealpodcast.com

VCs are raising money just like you are — here's how the whole game actually works. In this clip, Theo Williams breaks down the venture capital business model from both sides of the table: how VC funds raise capital from individuals, families, and institutions, and how they deploy it across early-stage startups knowing most won't survive. He explains the portfolio math that makes VC work — and why one breakout company can make up for 30 failures. If you've ever wondered how a VC fund is structured or why investors bet on companies with long odds, this is the clearest explanation you'll find. 🔗 Website: https://www.thedealpodcast.com/Joshua Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadwilson/Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcastPowered By: FA Mergers https://www.famergers.com/ #shorts #thedealpodcast #venturecapital #startups #privateequity #fundraising #vcfunding #entrepreneurship #mergersandacquisitions #dealmaking

Kip Knippel reveals the powerhouse guest lineup behind Capitalist Cultures, the podcast built for private equity, venture capital, and family office leaders. Since launching on Memorial Day 2024, Kip has been releasing weekly episodes featuring guests like Maria Bartiromo, Amazon's chief machine learning officer, and the founder of bitcoin.com. The show focuses on leaders in private equity, venture capital, family offices, and founders of high-growth companies — the kind of conversations dealmakers are already having behind closed doors. @capitalistculture Connect with the Hosts & The Deal Podcast: Joshua Wilson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ YouTube – @dealpodcast Website – https://www.thedealpodcast.com

The emotional side of selling a business — and why kindness is the most underrated skill in M&A due diligence. Chloe Barger and Caleb Basile break down why quality of earnings work doesn't have to feel adversarial. For family-owned businesses, a sale is deeply personal — and advisors who lead with empathy get better cooperation, better data, and better outcomes for everyone at the table. Caleb explains his approach to triangulating financials independently while keeping the process fair and transparent. Connect with the Hosts & The Deal Podcast: Joshua Wilson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ YouTube – @dealpodcast Website – https://www.thedealpodcast.com