Partnership Gone Toxic

After discovering financial irregularities in your tech startup's books, you've confirmed your co-founder Marcus has embezzled over $2.4M through fake vendor contracts. You must confront him in his office while secretly recording evidence for the FBI, knowing he has a history of aggressive behavior when cornered.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Sarah Martinez, Co-Founder & CEO

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Co-Founder & CTO

Setting

Modern executive office with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a stormy cityscape. Glass walls showcase empty workstations beyond - it's 9:45 PM.

Location

Quantum Dynamics HQ, 47th Floor

Learning Objectives

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Record Marcus explicitly discussing the fake vendor contracts

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Obtain verbal confirmation of his knowledge of the wire transfers

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Keep him calm enough to avoid physical confrontation

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Secure enough evidence for criminal prosecution

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Sarah... Working late again? *long pause* I was just reviewing those... concerning emails you sent earlier. Pretty serious allegations there. I think you might be severely misinterpreting the situation.”

This is how Marcus Chen, Co-Founder & CTO's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#503

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