Jun 11, 2026 · 40 min · 11 segments
Sharon Heaton, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with…
Kate TroendleGuest
Sharon HeatonHost
When it comes to GovCon M&A experience, today's guest is truly one of the best in the business.

Pete Trendle, Managing Director at Kipps DeSanto & Company, has spent her career advising government technology and aerospace and defense companies through some of the market's most significant transactions.

From investment banking roles at Stiefel and Bluestone Capital Partners to leading deals at Kipps DeSanto, Kate brings an insider's perspective on where the GovCon M&A market is headed and what makes deals successful.
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When it comes to GovCon M&A experience, today's guest is truly one of the best in the business.

Pete Trendle, Managing Director at Kipps DeSanto & Company, has spent her career advising government technology and aerospace and defense companies through some of the market's most significant transactions.

From investment banking roles at Stiefel and Bluestone Capital Partners to leading deals at Kipps DeSanto, Kate brings an insider's perspective on where the GovCon M&A market is headed and what makes deals successful.