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Cringe Worthy-Top 10 Ways to Not Blow a Deal

October 21, 2025 · 10:40 AM – 11:20 AM
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Moderator

Sarah Miller Wright

Sarah Miller Wright

Board Director

REALTOR.ca

Panelists

Mike Hollinger

Mike Hollinger

Partner

Dentons

Simon Leroux

Simon Leroux

Founder & CEO

Optionality

Samara Starkman

Samara Starkman

Co-Founder and Managing Principal

INQ Consulting

You’ve got a buyer at the table, everything feels great… until it doesn’t. From messy cap tables to sketchy data practices, certain issues can tank a tech M&A deal faster than you can say “due diligence.” In this no-BS session, M&A pros break down the 10 biggest deal killers in tech exits- what they are, why they happen, and how to set yourself up now for success down the road and avoid the cringe.

What You Will Learn:

  • The top 10 mistakes that kill M&A deals
  • Why these issues arise and how to prevent them
  • How to prepare now for due diligence success
  • How to make your company more “buyable”

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