Today we welcome Daniele D'Alvia, the CEO and Founder of SPAC’s Consultancy - the global expert on special purpose acquisition companies. Since 2014, Daniele has been publishing papers and editorial pieces on the topic. He authored Mergers, Acquisitions, and International Financial Regulation, the first book on SPACs. Additionally, he is also a teaching fellow at Queen Mary University of London. What You’ll LearnDefining SPACsHow SPACs are affecting private equityNew investment opportunities with SPACs Breakdown[00:50] Getting to know Daniele D'Alvia[01:51] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[03:31] What is a SPAC?[05:01] The rise in popularity of SPACs[07:11] SPACs’ influence on private equity[10:07] Private equity: the good and the bad[12:18] Daniele’s learning resourcesResourcesDaniele’s LinkedInDaniele’s EmailSPAC’s Consultancy Website Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.