Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel
In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel, we unpack how professionals from diverse backgrounds can successfully break into M&A and what it takes to build and maintain high-performing deal teams. Todd shares tactical advice on networking, career transitions, team dynamics, and leadership traits he looks for when hiring M&A talent. Whether you’re early in your M&A career or looking to level up, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you navigate the world of dealmaking.
How to leverage networking inside and outside your company to break into M&A.
Key characteristics and behaviors Todd looks for when hiring successful M&A professionals.
Why being present and learning from your journey is critical to career growth in M&A.
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[00:02:00] Teaching leadership frameworks and practical skills at Santa Clara University
[00:04:30] The power of intentional networking and early adoption of LinkedIn
[00:06:00] Rebuilding in-person connections post-COVID and the value of conferences
[00:07:00] Strategies for networking inside large organizations
[00:10:30] Maintaining and nurturing your professional network over time
[00:13:30] Building effective M&A teams and recognizing potential during interviews
[00:18:00] The importance of humility, ownership, and curiosity in M&A
[00:25:30] Translating customer experience skills to M&A opportunities
[00:28:00] Knowing when to lead and when to follow on M&A teams
[00:34:00] Defining success post-close and understanding cultural dynamics
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