What happens when the man you trust most turns out to be a master con artist? In this gripping episode, Eric Perardi shares how he went from victim to undercover witness, helping the FBI take down one of the most sophisticated emotional predators in U.S. history.
This real-life thriller has everything: betrayal, courage, FBI surveillance, and redemption. It reads like a movie — but it’s all true.
3 short key takeaways:
- Con artists prey on trust, not intelligence
- Real courage starts with telling the truth
- Victims deserve belief, not shame
About Eric:
Eric Perardi is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in Austin’s commercial market. As Founder of Perardi Development and Co-Founder of Hat Trick Development, he has led 17 medical office projects totaling over 650,000 sq. ft. and developed The Crossover, a 240,000 sq. ft. sports and entertainment complex in Cedar Park. Eric has raised over $80M in equity and $200M in debt financing. He’s also a founding partner of Arise Capital Investments, supporting physician-owned hospitals through major medical developments. Before real estate, Eric spent a decade in LA producing, writing, and acting in film and TV. He holds a degree in Industrial Management Engineering from RPI, where he played Division I hockey.
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