Corporate Development 101 w/ Davis Schmitz

This week, we sat down with Davis Schmitz, who began his career in investment banking at Lincoln International and is now Director of FP&A and Corporate Development at Mantis Innovation, to break down what Corporate Development actually looks like in practice.

We discussed why he made the transition from IB to in-house M&A, how Corp Dev differs from traditional advisory roles, and what skill sets matter most coming from an investment banking background.

If you’re interested in where an IB foundation can take you, especially into strategy-driven, operator-focused roles, this episode offers a clear, practical Corp Dev 101 from someone actively in the seat.