In this episode of Legal Tech StartUp Focus, Rick van Esch, CEO of Emma Legal, discusses how modern due diligence technology addresses the fundamental challenge that deals don't fail because of effort, but because critical risks remain invisible to decision-makers when it matters most. Through AI-driven playbooks that structure document uploads against diligence request lists, automated red flag detection for material clauses, and permissioned collaboration platforms, Emma Legal transforms due diligence from a document review exercise into a strategic process that surfaces gaps early, enables informed decision-making, and creates lasting value through post-close integration and vendor due diligence preparation.