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Katie Prescott
Technology business editor at The Times and author covering the rise and fall of Mike Lynch; featured as the episode's primary interview guest to explain the Autonomy saga.
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Nov 10, 2025
• 34min
Britain’s Bill Gates, his sunken superyacht, and the bitter fight for £700 million
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Katie Prescott, technology business editor at The Times, delves into the tragic saga of Mike Lynch, the tech billionaire whose life ended suddenly during a storm after his acquittal of fraud charges. She explores Lynch's impressive rise with Autonomy, his controversial leadership style, and the aftermath of his $11 billion sale to HP. With ongoing legal battles and a £700 million civil judgment looming over his estate, Prescott discusses Lynch's legacy and the potential implications for his widow and descendants.
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