Elizabeth Holmes is an American biotechnology entrepreneur and convicted fraudster best known as the founder and CEO of Theranos, a now-defunct blood-testing company that claimed to have revolutionized healthcare with its innovative technology.
Her rise to fame and subsequent fall from grace has been a subject of fascination and controversy, with many questioning how she was able to deceive investors, the media, and the public for so long.
Profile
- Full name: Elizabeth Anne Holmes
- Date of birth: February 3, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Washington, D.C., USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Biotechnology entrepreneur
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Parents: Christian Rasmus Holmes IV and Noel Anne (née Daoust)
- Siblings: Carolyn Holmes
- Spouse: Billy Evans (partner)
- Children: Two children
- Relationship status: Dating
- Net worth: -$452 million (ordered to pay in restitution)
Early Life and Education
Elizabeth Holmes, currently 40, was born on February 3, 1984, in Washington, D.C. She grew up in a middle-class family with a baby sister named Carolyn.
Her parents worked in politics and business. Her father, Christian, was a vice president at Enron, and her mother, Noel, worked as a congressional committee staffer.
Holmes’s parents encouraged her interest in science and technology from an early age. Her mother homeschooled her. She showed a keen interest in chemistry and biology, and her parents supported her curiosity. Holmes attended Stanford University, where she studied chemical engineering, but she dropped out at the age of 19 to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures.
Personal Life
Holmes‘ personal life has been shrouded in controversy, particularly her romantic relationships. She was in a long-term relationship with Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, the former Theranos chief operating officer and her business partner. The two were known for their intense and controlling behavior, and many have questioned the nature of their relationship.
After Theranos collapsed, Holmes started dating Billy Evans, with whom she has two children. Her relationships have been marked by a pattern of control and manipulation, with many accusing her of using her charm and charisma to get what she wants.
Career
Holmes founded Theranos in 2003, claiming to have developed revolutionary blood-testing technology that required only a small amount of blood.
She became a media darling, gracing the covers of Forbes and Fortune, and was hailed as a visionary in the tech industry. She raised millions of dollars in funding from investors, including Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, and her company was valued at $9 billion.
However, her claims were later revealed to be fraudulent, and she was charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Her career has been marked by deception and manipulation, with many accusing her of prioritizing her ambition over the truth.
Controversy
Holmes has been involved in several controversies, including her fraudulent activities at Theranos, intense and controlling behavior, and romantic relationships.
She has been accused of deceiving investors, the media, and the public, and her actions have led to the loss of millions of dollars and damage to the tech industry’s reputation.
Her case has raised questions about the lack of regulation in the tech industry and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Many have accused her of prioritizing her interests over the truth, and her actions have had far-reaching consequences.
Social Media
- Instagram: @elizabethholmes (inactive)
- Twitter: @eholmes (inactive)
Net Worth
Holmes‘ net worth is estimated to be -$452 million, as she was ordered to pay restitution to the victims of her fraud.
