Gina Gallutia interviews Stuart Noel on M&A Access, the official podcast of the Alliance of M&A Advisors. Stuart discusses his journey from independent sponsor to a fully funded model at Compass, driven by growth and talent acquisition. He elaborates on Compass's thesis-based investing approach, "Thesis Thursdays," and the importance of deep industry understanding. The conversation also touches on market competitiveness, collaboration, and the evolution of business strategies.