7 Tech Leaders Who Ended Up in Prison

7 Tech Leaders Who Ended Up in Prison

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture, Social Studies, Business

11th Grade - Vocational training

Hard

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The video explores the stories of seven tech entrepreneurs who faced legal consequences for fraudulent activities. It highlights cases like Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto fraud, Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos scandal, and Ross Ulbricht's Silk Road. Each story serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of unethical behavior in the tech industry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the electric semi truck that led to the tech entrepreneur's imprisonment?

It was stolen from another company.

It was an inoperable pile of garbage.

It was not environmentally friendly.

It was too expensive to produce.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall?

He misused customer funds.

He was involved in a Ponzi scheme.

He invested in real estate.

He failed to pay taxes.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fraudulent claim made by Elizabeth Holmes about her company's product?

It could run diagnostics with just a few drops of blood.

It could diagnose diseases with a full blood sample.

It was the most affordable product on the market.

It was approved by all medical boards.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What illegal activity was Anthony Levandowski involved in?

Insider trading

Hacking government websites

Tax evasion

Stealing trade secrets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Raj Rajaratnam gain an unfair advantage in trading?

By bribing government officials

By obtaining confidential information

By investing in startups

By using advanced algorithms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Max Butler's alias in the cybercrime world?

Iceman

Cyber King

The Dread Pirate

The Phantom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary function of Ross Ulbricht's website?

To sell legal goods

To provide free educational resources

To facilitate unregulated trade

To host social networking