I often find myself asking the same question, whether it’s about business, public life, or the people close to me – Trust vs Verification. Recently, commenting on a post on X, I asked this question. At what point do you move on from someone who keeps sidestepping and ignoring your valid questions? This was related […]
Business fraud: When should blind trust give way to verification? Read More »
The Context: Frauds and Their Traits Fraud is committed in many ways, but my focus is the people behind the fraud. Fraud in small businesses begins with a person – a co-founder, a partner, a co-investor. At first, they present themselves with the utmost sincerity, speak convincingly and compellingly about the future, and show how
Fraud Business Partner(s): What they Say, What It Means, And What to do. Read More »
The Story / Context – What Happened and The Data I thought I was doing business with a friend who was like family. Twenty years of friendship, shared values, and daily conversations had convinced me that I knew exactly who my partner was. I was wrong and it cost me six years, a six-figure investment,
Small Business Fraud Is Everywhere. Are You Protecting Yourself? Read More »
The Story / Context – What Happened December 21, 2015 was a momentous day for my business partner and me. We had opened the doors to our first business. After 8 long years of struggle exploring multiple ideas, we finally had a tangible brick and mortar business, a high-end dine-in restaurant. The planning and buildout
20 Years of Friendship. 10 Years of Business. Here’s What I Missed. Read More »
The Story – What Happened The NY Times broke a story in January 2023 that stopped me mid-scroll. JP Morgan Chase – one of the most powerful financial institutions on the planet – was suing a startup founder, claiming she had conned them out of $175 million. 😊 Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, an education
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