Charlie Javice's Student Aid Startup Success

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Charlie Javice founded Frank , a fintech startup that promised to revolutionize student financial aid process.

JPMorgan Chase hoped to leverage Frank ’s alleged massive user base of more than 4 million students to gain a stronger foothold in the lucrative student finance market.

JPMorgan paid $175 million for Frank , but the company's actual customer base was less than 10% less than the company had publicly boasted of.

Investors must prioritize independent verification of any data provided during acquisitions or funding rounds.

Relying solely on company-provided information is insufficient; third -party audits, external validations and comprehensive cross-checking of user data are essential.

Investors should also be wary of hype-driven valuations and high-profile media endorsements.

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