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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: The Rise and Fall of Charlie Javice: A Tale of Media and Investor Hype
Description: In this episode, we will dive into the story of Charlie Javice, a young entrepreneur who rose to fame in the business world with her financial aid start-up, Frank. We will examine how she leveraged elite institutions and national news outlets to gain an ever-growing platform, and how her ambitious claims went unchallenged for years. However, her success came crashing down when JPMorgan Chase sued her for millions of dollars of fraud. We'll also explore how this story raises important questions about the role of media and investors in the startup industry and how they can be misled by charismatic...