Elizabeth Holmes is an American entrepreneur best known for founding Theranos, a health technology company. She aimed to revolutionize blood testing by developing a device that could perform multiple tests using just a few drops of blood. Holmes gained significant attention and investment, becoming one of the youngest self-made female billionaires. However, her company faced scrutiny over the accuracy and reliability of its technology. In 2018, Holmes was charged with fraud for misleading investors and patients about the capabilities of Theranos. Her trial highlighted issues of ethics and accountability in the startup world, drawing widespread media coverage.