Disney’s $1B Sora deal tests AI safety and IP control. Denzel Cadet discusses whether OpenAI keep its Disney characters “PG” in the age of generative video and implications for your small business or startup.
The final installment of 2025 M&A Lessons unpacks Lesson #1, which explains why, pre-closing, structuring around the risks in your target and, post-closing, rolling up your sleeves for post-closing integration are key parts of the acquisition process
After the LOI is signed, IP diligence begins, transactions begin to shake and closing can seem just out of reach. If the details don't line up, you could lose your deal altogether. Read analysis by Talha Wajeeh and Anu Kinhal to avoid costly IP risks
#2 in our countdown. Diligence isn’t a cost - it’s how you find hidden value. The best buyers use it to see what others miss, leverage in negotiation, clarity in ops, and confidence after closing. It’s not checking boxes; it's protecting your neck
