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What Investment Banking Really Looks Like | Stephen Crook

Investment Banking interview: How to get into investment banking, raise capital, master M&A strategy & lead as a managing director. How do you actually get into investment banking? What is investment banking really like at the managing director level? And how do companies raise capital, go public, or defend themselves from hostile takeovers? In this powerful investment banking interview, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Stephen (Steve) Crook, Managing Director at Dell Morgan & Company, to break down what really happens behind billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions strategy, IPO advisory, and private equity deals. If you’ve ever searched: how to get into investment banking what is investment banking managing director investment banking how companies go public mergers and acquisitions strategy hostile takeover defense what is private equity raising capital for business startup exit strategy institutional investors explained family office investing this conversation will give you real-world clarity. Steve Crook shares his journey from Bell Labs and AT&T to Kellogg MBA, consulting, private equity turnarounds, and global investment banking leadership. He explains how capital raising over $10M works, how mid-market investment banks compete with major firms, and what founders must do before approaching institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, venture capital, or a family office. You’ll also hear insights on: • how companies prepare for IPO • m&a defense and hostile takeover strategy • private equity acquisition process • scaling a company globally • founder mindset in volatile markets • servant leadership in business • leadership blind spots that destroy growth • AI in healthcare and drug discovery • us vs china ai race and supply chain resilience Dr. Allen Lycka and Stephen Crook explore what separates average executives from true dealmakers. In many cases, it’s not intelligence. It’s mindset, capital strategy, and the ability to hire smarter people than yourself. If you are an entrepreneur thinking about your exit strategy, a finance professional exploring investment banking careers, or a founder looking to raise capital from institutional investors or family offices, this episode delivers practical insight from someone operating at the highest levels of global finance. Connect with Stephen Crook on LinkedIn and learn more about Dell Morgan & Company to understand how mid-market investment banking works across industries. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 How Investment Banking Really Works 3:12 Capital Raising Strategy Explained 6:42 The Costly Valuation Mistake 11:05 Why Deals Fall Apart 17:30 AI and the Future of Finance 24:18 Leadership in High-Stakes Markets 📌 Connect with Stephen (Steve) Crook: Website: https://delmorganco.com/ LinkedIn:   / stephen-crook-30473   For more information about Dr Allen S Lycka, Visit our Website: https://drallenlycka.com/ and Company Website: https://fantasticprofessionals.com/ Let’s Connect On Social Media: LINKEDIN   / allenlycka   INSTAGRAM   / drallenlycka   FACEBOOK   / drallenstevenlycka   YOUTUBE    / @drallenlycka   Subscribe for more interviews on leadership, wealth building, investment banking, private equity, and high-performance entrepreneurship with Dr. Allen Lycka. #investmentbanking #mergersandacquisitions #privateequity #raisingcapital #leadership #familyoffice #hostiletakeover #howtogopublic