Chapter

Interview with a Short Focus Firm Investigator
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01:54 - 11:16 (09:21)

The speaker explains the work of their short focus firm that investigates listed companies that use unethical conduct by management, possible fraudulent practices, or aggressive accounting. They also share an example of their work that uncovered a network of companies used for money laundering purposes.

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Linode is offering more cloud computing resources and tools, providing reliable, affordable, and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes as it is now part of Akamai Connected Cloud.
01:54 - 03:42 (01:48)
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Cloud Computing
Summary

Linode is offering more cloud computing resources and tools, providing reliable, affordable, and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes as it is now part of Akamai Connected Cloud.

Chapter
Interview with a Short Focus Firm Investigator
Episode
79: Dark Basin
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
This podcast discusses a strategy by short sellers who investigate and target companies that are likely to suffer in the stock market due to aggressive accounting, fraudulent practices, and unethical conduct by the management.
03:42 - 05:20 (01:38)
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short selling
Summary

This podcast discusses a strategy by short sellers who investigate and target companies that are likely to suffer in the stock market due to aggressive accounting, fraudulent practices, and unethical conduct by the management. The podcast goes on to discuss how this approach was used against Wirecard, a company that was suspected of mismanaging its finances.

Chapter
Interview with a Short Focus Firm Investigator
Episode
79: Dark Basin
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Matthew Earl, founder of Shadowfall, shares how he conducted research and shorted the company, Wirecard, after discovering allegations of money laundering made against them.
05:20 - 06:37 (01:16)
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Wirecard
Summary

Matthew Earl, founder of Shadowfall, shares how he conducted research and shorted the company, Wirecard, after discovering allegations of money laundering made against them.

Chapter
Interview with a Short Focus Firm Investigator
Episode
79: Dark Basin
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Matthew Earle, former covert investigator, details the difficulties of life as an undercover agent, including being followed and having his cover blown.
06:38 - 11:16 (04:38)
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Undercover Investigation
Summary

Matthew Earle, former covert investigator, details the difficulties of life as an undercover agent, including being followed and having his cover blown.

Chapter
Interview with a Short Focus Firm Investigator
Episode
79: Dark Basin
Podcast
Darknet Diaries