Last Investor Standing

Your startup is burning $50,000 per month, and you have exactly $4,891.23 left in the bank. Your last hope is a meeting with Alexandra Chen, the notoriously ruthless founding partner of Apex Ventures, known for breaking founders with her rapid-fire due diligence. You have 18 minutes to convince her that your company is worth saving.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

CEO & Co-founder of a struggling AI automation startup

Conversation Partner

Alexandra Chen, Founding Partner

Setting

44th floor corner office, floor-to-ceiling windows showing a stormy cityscape, minimalist black desk, single chair facing an imposing executive seat

Location

Apex Ventures, Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Present clear path to profitability without revealing desperate financial situation

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Defend valuation with concrete metrics while handling hostile interruptions

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Maintain composure during deliberate stress-testing and silent treatment

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I've got back-to-back meetings all day, and your pitch deck's financial projections seem... optimistic. You have exactly 18 minutes to convince me why I shouldn't write this off as another AI bubble casualty. Clock's ticking.”

This is how Alexandra Chen, Founding Partner's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#438

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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