M&A attorney Sim Koevary (Meitar | Law Offices) takes us into the ring on deals that've gone spectacularly right—and disastrously wrong.  From the hidden skeletons that implode transactions to the razor-thin boundaries of the playing field, Sim breaks down the unwritten rules founders need to play by.  Hosts Sophie and Zeevi chart the fragile balance of power in M&A, and how founders can leverage their legal partners to maximize shareholder value - and minimize fallout. Some of the topics this episode covers: What really makes acquirers walk away Legit founder deal breakers: what's worth going to war for The silent power struggles between VCs and founders Instincts, gut feelings, and team dynamics Skeletons in the closet, navigating dangerous disclosures Retention & who deserves acceleration and when Misaligned expectations: where deals break down IP & equity: common, costly mistakes Your lawyer’s influence on commercial terms, beyond legal technicalities ** This episode is in English+Hebrew, with English-only subtitles.  Access the transcript here Connect with Sim on LinkedIn About The Endgame: Israel’s tech M&A show delivers unfiltered conversations with key players from the startup lifecycle. This is a podcast for startups about the path to mergers and acquisitions - and their aftermath. We’re here to go behind the scenes to look at how transactions go terribly wrong or, terrifically right. Our goal: To give founders new perspectives from the buy-side, sell-side, and investors–  so they can better plan for their own endgame.  To comment on our work, ⁠follow our page⁠. Contact the hosts to pitch a guest or suggest a question for the show: ⁠Sophia Tupolev-Luz⁠ ⁠Zeevi Michel⁠ Credits: Produced by: Sophia Tupolev-Luz Video and sound editing by: Yair Walden  Location: Google for Startups Campus Studio, Tel Aviv