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Dealmakers Hall of Fame Induction

Smart Business (July 2026)

“Marc Morgenstern’s career defies a single label. As Chairman, C-suite executive, director and strategic advisor, he has been at the table for hundreds of M&A and venture transactions involving billions of dollars — buying, selling and financing innovative businesses from Silicon Valley to Shanghai. He wrote the first outside check into category creators like Divergent 3D, OfficeMax, Within3, and LoungeBuddy, and guided exits to American Express, Visa, and Insight Partners. At Blue Mesa Partners, he continues to back early-stage companies at the frontier of what’s next.

What makes Morgenstern’s legacy distinct is the breadth of his influence beyond the deals themselves. As creator of Street Smart Startups at UC Berkeley and Mentor-at-Large for The House Fund — a venture vehicle focused on AI, robotics and emerging tech — he has helped shape innovation ecosystems across the country. His book, “The Soul of the Deal,” has become a touchstone for entrepreneurs and investors who understand that great transactions are built as much on creativity and relationships as on capital. His vocabulary, his perspective, and his generosity with both have left a mark on an entire generation of dealmakers.”

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Listen to Marc on leading M&A and business podcasts, TikTok, and YouTube

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M&A and Venture Capital

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