Elizabeth Holmes Jurors Hear Different Takes On Her Downfall

Elizabeth Holmes Jurors Hear Different Takes On Her Downfall

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Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, is on trial for fraud. Once a Silicon Valley icon, Holmes is accused of misleading investors about her company's blood testing technology. The trial, closely watched by the tech community, could result in a 20-year prison sentence if she's found guilty. Holmes' defense portrays her as a naive CEO who believed in her company's mission. The case highlights the fine line between startup hype and fraud.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Elizabeth Holmes accused of in relation to her company Theranos?

Fraud

Patent infringement

Insider trading

Embezzling company funds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Holmes' defense team describe her role in Theranos?

A victim of corporate sabotage

A naive CEO with genuine intentions

An expert in blood testing technology

A strategic mastermind

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the downfall of Theranos in 2016?

A major lawsuit from a competitor

A sudden drop in stock prices

A failed merger with another company

An expose revealing the inaccuracy of its product

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential prison sentence Elizabeth Holmes could face if found guilty?

10 years

15 years

20 years

25 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader issue does the trial of Elizabeth Holmes highlight in Silicon Valley?

The fine line between startup hype and fraud

The role of government regulation in tech

The challenge of maintaining work-life balance

The impact of technology on privacy