Elizabeth Holmes Trial Exposes Investors’ Lack of Due Diligence November 4, 2021 Auto Bot Computers and the Internet, Entrepreneurship, Frauds and Swindling, High Net Worth Individuals, Holmes, Elizabeth (1984- ), start ups, Tests (Medical), Theranos Inc, venture capital, Walgreen Co 0 Start-up investors have often suspended skepticism while chasing a hot deal. The trial of Ms. Holmes, the founder of Theranos, has put that behavior under the spotlight.