Address how Holmes’ status, class, and social capital were central her early entrepreneurial success;. Reflect on whether and how social class matters for entrepreneurship.
Description The case of Elizabeth Holmes’ notorious startup Theranos provides important lessons about the intersection of social class and entrepreneurship. After reading the various magazine articles about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, and listening to The Dropout (if you have sufficient time), consider how Holmes’ background, education, and contacts might have facilitated her initial success and […]