Fusion Dream Fades

Hours before your groundbreaking fusion reactor announcement, venture capitalist Sarah Chen pulls critical Series B funding. With payroll due in 48 hours and a revolutionary plasma containment breakthrough hanging in the balance, you must salvage the situation before your 15-year research project implodes.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Dr. Alex Morrison, Chief Scientist & CEO of FusionTech Solutions

Conversation Partner

Sarah Chen, Managing Partner at Quantum Ventures

Setting

Video call from your emergency-lit lab, reactor core pulsing with blue light in the background

Location

FusionTech Solutions Facility, Cambridge Science Park

Learning Objectives

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Prove breakthrough viability with specific technical metrics

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Present concrete 36-month commercialization roadmap

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Secure at least partial funding restoration ($90M minimum)

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Maintain professional composure despite provocations

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Dr. Morrison, I've reviewed the preliminary data from your containment tests. The board has significant concerns about FusionTech's execution timeline. I'm afraid we'll have to withdraw our funding commitment, effective immediately.”

This is how Sarah Chen, Managing Partner at Quantum Ventures's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#500

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