Podcast
Mission Control
Mission Control is a podcast series featuring UBS Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Chris Toregas as he sits down with the founders, operators, executives, and outside experts who help shape the aerospace and defense sector. Mission Control brings listeners inside the conversations that don't happen in a press release: how aerospace and defense companies get built, how they navigate a uniquely complex regulatory environment, and how their owners think about the eventual transition of that wealth.
- Episodes
- 3
- Releases
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 43 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 3 weeks ago
Episodes
3 episodes, newest first
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43 min
Episode 3: Pre-Liquidity and Exit Planning for Business Owners
Show notes
James Jack, Managing Director and Head of the Business Owners Client Segment at UBS, shares what separates founders who achieve successful exits from those who leave value on the table. He discusses the key decisions business owners face before a liquidity event, the strategies that help preserve wealth through a sale, and the planning considerations that can maximize outcomes before and after an exit.
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19 min
Episode 2: Separating Economic Reality from Market Noise
Show notes
Paul Donovan, Chief Economist at UBS Global Wealth Management, shares how investors can cut through headlines and focus on the economic forces that truly matter. He discusses common market misconceptions, the implications of government spending and fiscal deficits, the concentration of returns in U.S. equities, and the long-term outlook for the evolving space economy.
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1 hr 25 min
Episode 1: Maximizing Valuations for Aerospace & Defense Business Owners
Show notes
Christopher Harris, Global Head of Aerospace, Defense & Government Technologies Investment Banking at UBS, shares what separates companies that command premium valuations from those that leave money on the table. He discusses what buyers are really looking for in acquisitions, the factors that drive value in Aerospace & Defense businesses, and the strategic decisions owners can make to maximize outcomes before a liquidity event.
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