British Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Acquitted of Fraud, Discusses Life Lessons from Trial and Personal Misfortunes

Mike Lynch, the British software entrepreneur, was acquitted on charges of fraud and conspiracy related to the sale of his startup, Autonomy. Lynch’s emotional reaction to the “not guilty” verdict revealed the pressures he had been under during his three-month criminal trial. The trial experience, combined with his youth spent working as a hospital porter among gravely ill patients, taught him to appreciate the fragility and preciousness of life. This newfound perspective was further reinforced by a recent yacht accident. For more details, you can read the full article here.