The Controversial Actions of Elizabeth Holmes at Theranos

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Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, ordered communal dinners for her staff but made sure they weren't delivered until after 8 p.m. so that they would work late, according to John Carreyrou's book "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup." Holmes was obsessed with monitoring how many hours her employees were putting in and used several unusual tactics to both inspire and intimidate them. She was found guilty of four counts of fraud and sentenced to just over 11 years in prison.

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