Son, there are many ways to make your fortune in this world. Plastics, oil, inventing Ubers for things. But, for a man of your intelligence and flexible moral equilibrium, here are two words to take to heart: stock fraud.

It may seem daunting at first, but remember the world thinks share prices going up are a good thing. Brokers and exchanges want companies to list on public exchanges, analysts want to cheerlead, and everyone wants to make money. Appeal to hopes and dreams, and know that most assume that someone else has checked the details.

You will need like-minded friends to get things going, and the first trick is to think big. If you’re going to claim your company is much more profitable than others doing the same, and is growing much faster, tell a big story.