<![CDATA[Know The Deal.]]>Behind every great deal is a story you haven't heard.

Welcome to Know The Deal., brought to you by Aracor.

Mergers and acquisitions aren't just about spreadsheets and numbers - they’re about the people, the passion, and the high-stakes decisions made behind closed doors.

In every episode, we sit down with the founders, buyers, sellers, and advisors who built, bought, and risked it all.

Join us for unfiltered conversations about the wins, the near-failures, and the human grit it takes to get a deal across the finish line.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:53:25 GMTFri, 14 Aug 2026 18:48:47 GMT60Katya Fisher & John Lindsey<p><b><i>Behind every great deal is a story you haven't heard.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b><i>Welcome to Know The Deal., brought to you by Aracor.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b><i>Mergers and acquisitions aren't just about spreadsheets and numbers - they’re about the people, the passion, and the high-stakes decisions made behind closed doors.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b><i>In every episode, we sit down with the founders, buyers, sellers, and advisors who built, bought, and risked it all.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b><i>Join us for unfiltered conversations about the wins, the near-failures, and the human grit it takes to get a deal across the finish line.</i></b></p>episodicKatya Fisher & John Lindseyjohn.lindsey@aracor.aino<![CDATA[Know the Deal. - Episode 3 · Sal Buscemi]]>When the market breaks and everyone else is forced to sell, distressed investors are the ones still writing checks. Sal Buscemi explains how that works.

Buscemi, CEO of Brahmin Partners, started at Goldman Sachs and built one of Miami’s leading private multifamily investment offices. He sits down with Katya Fisher and John Lindsey to break down distressed credit and real estate: why the market runs in cycles, how rising interest rates expose the buyers who overpaid, and how disciplined capital makes money when the timing is right. Contrarian, and refreshingly blunt about how the business really works.

Hosted by Katya Fisher and John Lindsey. Brought to you by Aracor, the platform built for the deal. Subscribe for new episodes. Because at the end of the day, everyone is a dealmaker.

]]>ec10f777-effa-47b2-bf33-7cc617794088Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:45:04 GMT<p>When the market breaks and everyone else is forced to sell, distressed investors are the ones still writing checks. Sal Buscemi explains how that works.</p><p></p><p>Buscemi, CEO of Brahmin Partners, started at Goldman Sachs and built one of Miami’s leading private multifamily investment offices. He sits down with Katya Fisher and John Lindsey to break down distressed credit and real estate: why the market runs in cycles, how rising interest rates expose the buyers who overpaid, and how disciplined capital makes money when the timing is right. Contrarian, and refreshingly blunt about how the business really works.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Katya Fisher and John Lindsey. Brought to you by Aracor, the platform built for the deal. Subscribe for new episodes. Because at the end of the day, everyone is a dealmaker.</p>no00:23:0513Know the Deal. - Episode 3 · Sal Buscemifull<![CDATA[Know the Deal. - Episode 2 · Kurt Daniel ]]>Kurt Daniel talked his way into Harvard from a public school, pitched Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer at Microsoft, and has since run five companies and a long list of exits.

Now CEO of Virtuozzo, which builds infrastructure software for AI and the cloud, Daniel joins Katya Fisher and John Lindsey to walk through what he learned building and selling companies, with exits touching MongoDB, Worklight (acquired by IBM), Parallels, and Ubersmith. They get into what separates the companies that scale from the ones that stall, how to make complex technology simple enough to sell, and what a serial operator actually does differently.

Hosted by Katya Fisher and John Lindsey. Brought to you by Aracor, the platform built for the deal. Subscribe for new episodes. Because at the end of the day, everyone is a dealmaker.

]]>8d0b46f7-24cb-4ddb-9412-68eb20b71f38Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:17:02 GMT<p><b>Kurt Daniel talked his way into Harvard from a public school, pitched Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer at Microsoft, and has since run five companies and a long list of exits.</b></p><p></p><p>Now CEO of Virtuozzo, which builds infrastructure software for AI and the cloud, Daniel joins Katya Fisher and John Lindsey to walk through what he learned building and selling companies, with exits touching MongoDB, Worklight (acquired by IBM), Parallels, and Ubersmith. They get into what separates the companies that scale from the ones that stall, how to make complex technology simple enough to sell, and what a serial operator actually does differently.</p><p></p><p><i>Hosted by Katya Fisher and John Lindsey. Brought to you by Aracor, the platform built for the deal. Subscribe for new episodes. Because at the end of the day, everyone is a dealmaker.</i></p>no00:20:4912Know the Deal. - Episode 2 · Kurt Daniel full<![CDATA[Know the Deal. - Episode 1]]>Welcome to the Inaugural Episode of Know the Deal.

What does it really take to navigate complex mergers, acquisitions, and multi-million dollar transactions?

In this action-packed premiere, Katya Fisher and John Lindsey pull back the curtain on the world of high-stakes dealmaking. Katya, an attorney with 16+ years of experience, Chief Legal Officer of a global conglomerate, and CEO/Founder of Aracor, shares her journey from scrappy legal beginnings to leading tech innovations.

Highlights You Don't Want to Miss:

  • The Generalist Advantage: How avoiding the "blinders" of traditional white-shoe law firms saves clients millions and catches hidden deal frictions early.
  • Bridging Legal & Tech: How a non-technical lawyer partnered with top global engineers to build technology designed by a dealmaker, for dealmakers.
  • Pop Culture Meets Private Equity: Why 80s/90s cinema classics like Wall Street and Pretty Woman serve as ultimate masterclasses in negotiation and business strategy.
  • Relentless Leadership: Katya on fearlessness, shattering industry stereotypes, and channeling the grit needed to succeed when the odds are stacked against you.

"If you're buying, selling, or building, you're in the right place."

Get ready for sharp banter, real-world insights, and an entertaining peek at what’s in store for this brand-new series!

]]>bcea4212-5f19-49af-bd94-5ef250b750abFri, 14 Aug 2026 19:12:28 GMT<h2>Welcome to the Inaugural Episode of <i>Know the Deal</i>.</h2><p>What does it <i>really</i> take to navigate complex mergers, acquisitions, and multi-million dollar transactions?</p><p></p><p>In this action-packed premiere, <b>Katya Fisher</b> and <b>John Lindsey</b> pull back the curtain on the world of high-stakes dealmaking. Katya, an attorney with 16+ years of experience, Chief Legal Officer of a global conglomerate, and CEO/Founder of Aracor, shares her journey from scrappy legal beginnings to leading tech innovations.</p><h3><b>Highlights You Don't Want to Miss:</b></h3><ul><li><b>The Generalist Advantage:</b> How avoiding the "blinders" of traditional white-shoe law firms saves clients millions and catches hidden deal frictions early.</li><li><b>Bridging Legal &amp; Tech:</b> How a non-technical lawyer partnered with top global engineers to build technology designed by a dealmaker, for dealmakers.</li><li><b>Pop Culture Meets Private Equity:</b> Why 80s/90s cinema classics like <i>Wall Street</i> and <i>Pretty Woman </i>serve as ultimate masterclasses in negotiation and business strategy.</li><li><b>Relentless Leadership:</b> Katya on fearlessness, shattering industry stereotypes, and channeling the grit needed to succeed when the odds are stacked against you.</li></ul><blockquote><p><i>"If you're buying, selling, or building, you're in the right place."</i></p></blockquote><p>Get ready for sharp banter, real-world insights, and an entertaining peek at what’s in store for this brand-new series!</p>no00:43:2311Know the Deal. - Episode 1full