In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Healthcare Managing Director Eric Bormel joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss the continued evolution of digital health and consumer healthtech sectors and the forces creating opportunities for investors and strategic acquirers. They explore rising consumer expectations, the importance of pairing impact with ROI, AI as an accelerant, and the growing investment potential across health and wellness technology, specialty virtual care, and connected devices.

In this episode of Solomon Connects, Out of Home Advertising Association of America CEO Anna Bager joins Solomon Partners Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman and Director Christian Bermel to discuss the powerful forces converging around out of home (OOH) media, from increased measurement to AI enhancement and new creative capabilities. They explore how out of home is becoming increasingly valuable as digital channels grow more crowded, giving brands access to unskippable, in-real-life (IRL) attention, and the opportunity to create memorable experiences for audiences in the physical world.

In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Financial Institutions Partner Tannon Krumpelman and Technology Managing Director James Butcher join M&A Director Chris Moynihan for a mid-year M&A cross-sector outlook. They discuss the divergence between headline-making deal value and mid-market volumes, the evolving impact of AI on transaction dynamics, and the challenges in sponsor-driven activity amid financing constraints. The conversation also explores the themes shaping the second half, including scale-driven consolidation, defensive strategic moves, and a more opportunistic approach to capital deployment.