Former FBI Executive Assistant Director James Turgal explains why cyber risk must be part of every M&A checklist. From startups being used as “free rides” to identity as the new battleground, this episode breaks down what boards and executives must understand now.

Hosted by Karl Block.

00:00 – The Startup “Free Ride” Risk
01:17 – M&A Checklist Blind Spot
02:16 – Brand Damage Reality
03:56 – Identity Is the New Battleground
05:34 – Why Backups Matter
07:54 – The FBI Nuclear Reactor Story
09:56 – The Phishing Incident
10:59 – Response vs Mitigation
11:49 – Why Response Plans Fail
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Former FBI Executive Assistant Director James Turgal joins Karl Block to explain how AI-powered cyber attacks are evolving faster than most companies can defend. From ransomware-as-a-service to nation-state convergence, this conversation reveals what boards must understand now.

00:00 – AI Is Scanning the Internet
00:45 – Cybercrime Has Professionalized
02:05 – Ransomware Call Centers
03:32 – Nation States + Organized Crime
09:18 – Living Off the Land
11:34 – AI That Changes in Real Time
17:24 – Why Healthcare Is So Vulnerable
20:04 – The Real Risk of Data Breaches
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In this powerful two-part episode, Patrick Healy, CEO of The Issuer Network, joins Karl Block to unpack what most companies get wrong about going public — and how smart operators unlock hidden value when negotiating with exchanges like Nasdaq and NYSE.

💼 In Part 1:
- What drives trading volume
- The true cost of exchange listings
- How Patrick earned the nickname “Exchange Whisperer”
- The hidden incentives at play in IPO negotiations

🎯 In Part 2:
- How SEC Chair Paul Atkins is shaking up quarterly reporting
- Why Patrick launched Ernie — a LinkedIn-style platform for sports fans
- The dark side of prop betting and its impact on sports integrity

If you're a founder, CFO, or board member making strategic decisions around scaling, spinoffs, or IPOs — or just someone who loves sports and finance — this episode is a must-listen.

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