Dot Com Darling to Fintech Disgrace: The Wirecard Saga
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This episode is not for the faint of heart we are spinning the tale of Wirecard, the German fintech darling turned scandal central. Expect tech wunderkinds, risky markets, accounting trickery, and a dash of journalist intimidation. Remember, unicorns aren't always what they seem - sometimes they're just goats wearing party hats! Tune in for a wild journey through the world of corporate shenanigans. 📕Show Menu - https://bit.ly/bcpshowmenu The Big Con Podcast: Emily and Dale dive into the wild world of business blunders and figure out where things went wrong (or right, but mostly wrong) and use the benefit of hindsight and a healthy dose of schadenfreude to look at where there was an impact on either their profit, their brand, or something much more dire. The Big Con examines the stories of businesses that refused to invest in strategy and where we can learn from their mistakes.
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