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'Unicorn' startup CEO faked sales figures, deals to trick investors, prosecutors claim

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But most "Investors" ask about the amount of money you are making and refuse to talk to you if you are not making at least five million dollars a year. So if you are trying to get investments then you either need to be in a situation where you don't really need them or else you need to invent income...

Q: "Did you make $5M this year?"

A: "Yes we have $6M in the bank now" ...

Internal Accountant: "The bank called about your $8M line of credit" ...

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