Every founder thinks their deal is solid… until it suddenly isn’t. This session unpacks the most common (and avoidable) deal killers that take transactions off the rails — from messy financials and misaligned expectations to diligence surprises, culture gaps, and last-minute valuation wobbles. You’ll hear real stories, hard lessons, and practical guidance on what to flag early, what to fix before you ever enter a data room, and how to keep a buyer engaged all the way to the finish line. If you’re gearing up to sell, this is your unofficial “don’t do this” playbook.