Dalhousie University
Mathematics Major
Emmy Award Winner
Prior to joining DBD Investment Bank as Head of West Coast and TMT Lead, Mr. Alberstat built a distinguished career spanning entertainment, finance, and technology. His unique cross-industry expertise enables him to provide clients with exceptional insight into strategic value creation opportunities across media, technology, consumer products, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
Mr. Alberstat has successfully led numerous high-profile M&A transactions and capital raises in the technology and media industries, with particular expertise in digital transformation and content monetization strategies. As Chief Operating Officer of an audio and podcast company, he orchestrated Series A, B, and C funding rounds while launching multiple #1 globally-trending podcasts. Earlier, he co-founded and scaled Contend, a data-driven branded content agency later acquired by Carlyle-owned Mosaic, where he developed strategic content for Fortune 500 brands including Microsoft, Bud Light, and Facebook.
His entertainment industry credentials include working on award-winning independent films like "Thank You For Smoking" and "Frozen River" during his time at the William Morris Agency. His production achievements have garnered multiple Emmy nominations, an Emmy Award win, and an Academy Award shortlist nomination.
Mr. Alberstat began his career in law, serving at London firm Olswang before becoming Global Head of Media Law at Baker McKenzie, providing him with valuable regulatory and legal insight across international markets. He has authored several definitive industry guides, including "The Insider's Guide to Film Finance" and "The Content Maker's Handbook."
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University and an LLB in Law from the University of London, combining analytical expertise with legal acumen to guide clients through complex transactions with confidence.
Dalhousie University
Mathematics Major
Emmy Award Winner
Prior to joining DBD Investment Bank as Head of West Coast and TMT Lead, Mr. Alberstat built a distinguished career spanning entertainment, finance, and technology. His unique cross-industry expertise enables him to provide clients with exceptional insight into strategic value creation opportunities across media, technology, consumer products, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
Mr. Alberstat has successfully led numerous high-profile M&A transactions and capital raises in the technology and media industries, with particular expertise in digital transformation and content monetization strategies. As Chief Operating Officer of an audio and podcast company, he orchestrated Series A, B, and C funding rounds while launching multiple #1 globally-trending podcasts. Earlier, he co-founded and scaled Contend, a data-driven branded content agency later acquired by Carlyle-owned Mosaic, where he developed strategic content for Fortune 500 brands including Microsoft, Bud Light, and Facebook.
His entertainment industry credentials include working on award-winning independent films like "Thank You For Smoking" and "Frozen River" during his time at the William Morris Agency. His production achievements have garnered multiple Emmy nominations, an Emmy Award win, and an Academy Award shortlist nomination.
Mr. Alberstat began his career in law, serving at London firm Olswang before becoming Global Head of Media Law at Baker McKenzie, providing him with valuable regulatory and legal insight across international markets. He has authored several definitive industry guides, including "The Insider's Guide to Film Finance" and "The Content Maker's Handbook."
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University and an LLB in Law from the University of London, combining analytical expertise with legal acumen to guide clients through complex transactions with confidence.
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