My startup is failing, and the only way to secure another round of funding is to exaggerate our product's capabilities to investors; do I lie to save my company and employees' jobs, or be honest and likely face bankruptcy?

Salvador Santos

Salvador Santos

Exaggerate capabilities7 votes (33%)
Be honest, risk bankruptcy4 votes (19%)
Refine pitch, seek niche5 votes (24%)
Seek new business model5 votes (24%)

21 votes total • Created 1/5/2026

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My startup is failing, and the only way to secure another round of funding is to exaggerate our product's capabilities to investors; do I lie to save my company and employees' jobs, or be honest and likely face bankruptcy? | asQkme