Surviving FAKE INVESTORS (Red Flags) ft. Marco Gradari / CEO at MGvision (Rome, Italy)

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The Zombies are in ROME! Capital Predators: How MGvision’s Marco Gradari Survived Fake Investors & Navigated the US-Europe DivideNot all capital is created equal, and some of it comes with a toxic cost. In this episode, we sit down with Marco Gradari (Founder & CEO, MGvision Srl) to break down the operational red flags that every founder misses until it’s too late.We cover: The Survival Blueprint: Marco’s firsthand experience dealing with unsavory characters and the exact leverage points he used to escape a toxic situation. Ecosystem Asymmetry: A realistic comparison between the US and Italian startup landscapes; funding structures, cultural risk aversion, and future trajectories. The Investor Lens: What a battle-tested founder turned investor actually looks for when evaluating team grit and market viability. JOIN THE COMMUNITY #FounderSurvival #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #SiliconValley #TechEcosystems

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