Episode

Charlie Javice: The Startup Swindler

Podcast: The Opportunist
Published: Sep 22, 2025
Duration seconds: 1995
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In this episode of  The Opportunist , we follow Charlie Javice, a young fintech founder who sold her startup to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. But behind the glowing headlines was a stunning fraud that would ultimately bring her empire crashing down. Thank you to our sponsors: Betterhelp: The podcast is supported by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at  BetterHelp.com/OPPORTUNIST Simplisafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and your first month free at  SimpliSafe.com/OPPORTUNIST PlutoTV: Summer of Cinema. Stream now for free. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .