December 24, 2025

Founder-Led M&A & Private Equity: Structuring Life-Changing Deals

John Willding
M&A

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About this Episode

John Willding, a corporate and securities attorney with more than two decades of experience, shares insights on founder-led M&A, private equity transactions, and the evolving deal landscape. A US Army veteran turned dealmaker, John discusses representing entrepreneurs through recapitalizations, the impact of interest rates on deal flow, his involvement with the Texas Stock Exchange, and how policy changes under the Trump administration are creating unprecedented opportunities in energy, digital assets, and international trade.

About John Willding

Portrait of John Willding, Corporate & Securities Attorney at Stinson LLP

John Willding

Corporate & Securities Attorney, Stinson LLP

John Willding is a corporate and securities attorney at Stinson LLP with over 25 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, investors, and boards. A US Army veteran, he has been lead counsel on nearly $10 billion in transactions spanning M&A, fund formation, and regulatory compliance.

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