In the latest issue of M&A Review, Daniel Gärtner explores why entrepreneurial succession in the small and mid-cap segment will become increasingly important across Europe.

SME succession is becoming one of the defining challenges of our time. As a generation of founders prepares to step back, new ownership models are gaining relevance. In this episode of The M&A Guy Podcast, Brian Franco and Christian Malek discuss how operator-led buyouts are reshaping the future of entrepreneurship, leadership, and long-term value creation. Listen to the full conversation.