Cialdini Institute LLC controversies
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2026
Cirino BV sues Trophy Point Capital CEO Samir Patel over Cialdini Institute stake sale
Lawsuit filed
Dutch entrepreneur Bas Wouters and his companies, including Cirino BV, filed a civil lawsuit in the District Court of Oost-Brabant against Samir Patel, CEO of Trophy Point Capital, and other defendants including Dr. Robert Cialdini, Bobette Gorden, Cialdini Institute LLC, Influence At Work LLC, and Christopher Phelps. The claim seeks approximately EUR 31.99 million, alleging that Cirino BV was pressured to sell its 73% interest in the Cialdini Institute for USD 250,000 despite an enterprise valuation of approximately USD 11.5 million, and that known debts remained unpaid after the transaction. No court has ruled on the merits.
Source excerpt
ATLANTA, USA, August 13, 2026 - Cirino BV: Dutch entrepreneur Bas Wouters and his companies including Cirino BV have filed a civil lawsuit in the Netherlands
the complaint alleges that Patel participated in a structure that resulted in Cirino BV being pressured to sell its 73% interest in the Cialdini Institute for USD 250,000, despite an enterprise valuation of approximately USD 11.5 million.
The lawsuit, filed in the District Court of Oost-Brabant, also names Dr. Robert Cialdini, Bobette Gorden, Cialdini Institute LLC, Influence At Work LLC, and Christopher Phelps as defendants. The claim seeks approximately EUR 31.99 million.