Elizabeth Holmes advising partner on new health tech startup
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is advising her partner, Billy Evans, on a new health tech startup called Haemanthus. The company aims to introduce AI technology for medical testing using light detection and Raman spectroscopy. Holmes, currently serving a prison sentence, plans to resume her career in biotech upon release.
Key Points
- Haemanthus is a new health tech startup founded by Billy Evans with advice from Elizabeth Holmes
- The company aims to use light detection technology and Raman spectroscopy for medical testing
- Holmes plans to resume her career in biotech post-release
Pros
- Potential advancement in AI technology for medical testing
- Focus on making technology commercially available to patients
- Exploration of Raman spectroscopy for diagnosing diseases
Cons
- Holmes serving a prison sentence for fraud in the same field
- Unclear nature of Holmes' support for the venture