Katie Prescott

Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor at The Times, shares her insights on Mike Lynch's tragic journey, marked by celebration and catastrophe. Just hours after his acquittal, Lynch's yacht, Bayesian, sank, leading to frantic searches for missing passengers. Prescott explores Lynch's tumultuous legal battles and the ironies of his life in tech, reflecting on how triumph can turn to tragedy in an instant. She delves into the lasting impact of Lynch's legacy on the tech industry, balancing innovation and controversy.

Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor at The Times, dives into the shocking tragedy surrounding tech mogul Mike Lynch's yacht sinking off Sicily. She recounts the chaotic moments of the storm and the tragic loss of lives, including the impact on Lynch’s personal and professional legacy. Prescott also explores Lynch's dramatic rise and fall in the tech industry, his legal battles, and the emotional ramifications for the community. Their discussion reflects on how tragedy shapes narratives and legacies in the fiercely competitive world of technology.

Join Mike Lynch, a British tech tycoon who was on the doomed super yacht, as he shares harrowing details from the sinking off Sicily's coast. Mark Lowen reports on the challenges rescuers face while searching for survivors in turbulent waters. Katie Prescott sheds light on Lynch's tech career amidst the unfolding tragedy. The discussion also dives into freak weather conditions, like waterspouts, that contributed to the disaster and how legal battles are now intertwined with his legacy.