By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper Successful investment banking rests on judgment, execution, and client relationships. AI will not change these intrinsic human capabilities, yet it represents far more than another productivity tool. It is a sea change in how banking work gets done – and, just as importantly, in how the next…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Following the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, I spoke with Solomon’s Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman about the event, including the firm’s first Cannes summit convening senior executives for candid conversations, curated meetings, and networking. Mark, Solomon has attended Cannes Lions…
By Solange Velazquez , Managing Director, Transportation Technology Parking is easy to overlook — until it fails: A delivery driver circles the block as traffic backs up. A garage sits half-empty while nearby retailers lose customers. A rideshare pickup competes with a bike lane, a loading zone, and a parent trying to get children safely…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects , Solomon Partners Co-Head of Consumer Retail Group Jeff Derman joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how continuous disruption has reshaped the consumer retail sector and what separates today’s winners from the rest. They explore the importance of scale, operational agility, and disciplined strategy as…
For anti-money laundering and know your customer systems, durable advantage will come from cleaner data, stronger feedback loops and better governance By Craig Muir , Ian O’Neal , and Brendan Kirk Solomon Partners Technology Group Artificial intelligence is reshaping AML and KYC, but the center of value is shifting in a way that is still…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper After reading Solomon’s monthly Energy Transition Market Update , I sat down with Mike Mohamed , a Director in our Infrastructure, Power & Renewables group, to talk about shifts he’s witnessing in this fast-changing sector. Mike, the energy transition conversation has shifted quickly over the past year…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects , Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how AI is being deployed across investment banking today. They explore where AI is already accelerating workflow efficiency, why relationships remain central to advisory work, and…
By Arik Rashkes , Head of the Financial Institutions Group, Solomon Partners Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology story for financial institutions. It is quickly becoming a valuation story. For years, AI has been framed as a tool to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and modernize operations. That framing is no longer sufficient.…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper In May, Solomon Partners hosted its 14th Annual Consumer Retail Dinner, welcoming more than 100 consumer retail executives. This event serves as a key industry inflection point, with participants reflecting on important changes since last year’s dinner and what they anticipate for the year ahead. This year’s…
By Jeff Jacobs , Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking, Solomon Partners Over the past few weeks, I’ve compared notes with M&A bankers and deal lawyers around the country. The conversations have been remarkably consistent: The “new normal” in dealmaking is persistent uncertainty. And yet, the tone isn’t bearish. If anything, many senior…
By Craig Muir , Head of Software, Data & Analytics Technology dealmaking is open again — but it is more selective, more forensic, and more influenced by AI than anything I’ve seen in my career. Buyers still want to do deals, and there is plenty of capital on the sidelines. The question isn’t whether there’s…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects , Solomon Partners’ Head of Capital Advisory Vinod Chandiramani joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how more complex capital markets are reshaping financing and recapitalization decisions across the middle market. They explore why proactive capital planning, creative capital solutions, and hybrid capital are increasingly critical…
