Sunny Balwani was considered the 'enforcer' at Theranos and was its enigmatic founder's lover.
When Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of college at 19 to found her company, Theranos, she needed someone with more experience. Based on an idea that hundreds of diseases could be diagnosed with just a few drops of blood, her venture had begun to attract interest, and investment.
In January, when Holmes was found guilty of defrauding investors in one of the biggest fraud trials in Silicon Valley history, she pointed the finger to Mr Balwani, accusing him of abuse and coercive control - something he vehemently denies. "He comes across as a very tough boss," Reed Kathrein, a lawyer who represented investors after they lost money in Theranos, told BBC.
As Theranos grew, it became increasingly clear to many inside the company that something wasn't right, and questions were being raised about the 'revolutionary' technology Holmes was promising. Holmes was found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud against investors and three charges of wire fraud. Mr Balwani faces similar charges in the trial that's expected to last three months.
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