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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 1 MIN

It All Began With The First All-Female SPAC

from The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company · host Joshua Wilson

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Candice joins Mike Blankenship to share the unconventional and inspiring story of how she got involved in the SPAC world. It all started with Athena Acquisition Corp.—the first all-female SPAC—where she served as an advisor and got a firsthand look at the power of the asset class.Her experience led her to pitch the idea of launching a SPAC to the billionaire she worked with—offering him a million-dollar stock bonus just for sourcing a deal. The bold proposal flipped the script and sparked curiosity, ultimately leading him to launch his own Latin American-focused SPAC. Since then, Candice and her team have remained deeply engaged in the space, building SPAC platforms and advocating for greater inclusion in capital markets.👉 For more inspiring stories and insights, visit TheSPACPodcast.com#SPACs #WomenInFinance #SPACPodcast #CapitalMarkets #SPACSponsors #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusionDisclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services.Let's Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Candice joins Mike Blankenship to share the unconventional and inspiring story of how she got involved in the SPAC world. It all started with Athena Acquisition Corp.—the first all-female SPAC—where she served as an advisor and got a firsthand look at the power of the asset class. Her experience led her to pitch the idea of launching a SPAC to the billionaire she worked with—offering him a million-dollar stock bonus just for sourcing a deal. The bold propo...

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