Sell Out or Sink

Your startup's revolutionary language-learning AI has caught the attention of TechCore, a ruthless industry giant. Their VP of Acquisitions has given you exactly 60 minutes to accept their $2M offer - a fraction of your company's worth. The catch? They're launching a suspiciously similar product tonight, and your investors are already wavering.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Founder & CEO of LingoMind AI (a promising AI language startup)

Conversation Partner

Victoria Sterling, VP of Strategic Acquisitions

Setting

Your home office at 11PM, illuminated only by multiple monitors displaying market data and a pending DocuSign agreement

Location

San Francisco Home Office

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate a higher acquisition offer without revealing your weak market position

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Gather evidence of TechCore's potential IP theft without breaking NDAs

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Secure favorable terms that protect your team and technology

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I trust you've reviewed the terms, [user_first_name]. $2M is more than generous given the circumstances, and I'll need your signature on this DocuSign within the hour. My team is ready to wire the funds immediately.”

This is how Victoria Sterling, VP of Strategic Acquisitions's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#344

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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📊Instant feedback on your performance
🎓Learn from your mistakes

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