Recently, the WSJ reported on the upcoming criminal trial of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos Inc. This has been a fascinating story of one of the largest frauds committed in Silicon Valley.
Instructions: Read through the following two articles and short videos and comment on your impressions of this fraud. There is no required length here. I just want you to be exposed to this case.
2/12/2020 WSJ Theranos Judge Narrows Case Against Theranos (Note: Be sure to see embedded video within this article WSJ John Carryrou Reporting on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes) as it is a little scary but interesting.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/theranos-trial-judge-narrows-case-against-founder-elizabeth-holmes-11581540190?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=2 (Links to an external site.)
9/15/2018 WSJ Blood Testing Firm Theranos to Dissolve
https://www.wsj.com/articles/blood-testing-firm-theranos-to-dissolve-1536115130 (Links to an external site.)
HBO Documentary Trailer: The Inventor – Out For Blood in Silicon Valley