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In this French interview, the speaker recounts a reckless acquisition of a company without any due diligence, revealing a lack of knowledge about French social security contributions (URSSAF) and other obligations. Immediately after the purchase, the business faces a severe cash‑flow crisis: the accounts are €50,000 in the red, the bank issues a 30‑day notice to cover an authorized overdraft, and the entrepreneur calls the public investment bank (BPI) in tears while managing a team of only six employees. Despite these hardships, the company eventually scales dramatically to 130 staff members. The speaker emphasizes a hard‑learned lesson that advice should always be verified, noting that the first piece of counsel cost €200,000 two years later. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about impulsive deals, the importance of financial diligence, and the resilience required to grow a startup under pressure.

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