Month: May 2023
The Myth of the Miracle: Elizabeth Holmes and the Fall of Theranos
She promised to revolutionize medicine with a single drop of blood — instead, Elizabeth Holmes built one of the biggest frauds in Silicon Valley history. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Elizabeth Holmes (Founder & CEO, Theranos) Type of Crime Wire fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud Period 2013 – 2018 Total Losses Over US $600 million
When Empowerment Turns Predatory: The Lizzy Francis Scandal and Silicon Valley’s Hypocrisy
She was praised as a trailblazer for women in tech. Now Lizzy Francis faces allegations of coercion, favoritism, and sexual misconduct inside a company that built its brand on equality. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Lizzy Francis (Chief Human Resources Officer, unnamed U.S. tech firm) Type of Misconduct Sexual coercion, abuse of authority, retaliation Period