He mentioned having a tough time before all of this, do you mind sharing? Yeah. So I grew up in a humble beginnings. I lived with my mom and my dad and my three other siblings and a one bedroom trailer. It was clear to us that it may be difficult to get into a great school. He really wanted to go to Berkeley, not being able to afford the same access to good schools. And when he got there, it was one of the most beautiful experiences of his life.
Hi Slight Changers — this past Friday, Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and CEO of the fraudulent biotech company Theranos was sentenced to 11.25 years in a Federal prison. I wanted to reshare my interview with Erika Cheung today. She had the courage to stand up for what was right and blow the whistle, even when her personal safety was at risk. Erika was instrumental in bringing Holmes to justice.
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