Geoffrey Hinton

Geoffrey Hinton

Sweden

France: The République’s Evolving Commitment to Whistleblower Rights

France: The République’s Evolving Commitment to Whistleblower Rights

France has made significant strides in protecting whistleblowers over the past decade. From the early use of fragmented labor laws to a comprehensive national law enacted in response to the EU Directive, the country now offers improved legal safeguards, defined procedures, and—most recently—financial assistance. While not yet offering

Bitwise Industries: High‑Interest Loan Fraud and Ponzi‑like Collapse

Bitwise Industries: High‑Interest Loan Fraud and Ponzi‑like Collapse

Bitwise Industries, a Fresno-based tech education startup founded in 2013, promised to drive tech access through coding boot camps, and coworking campuses. Co-founders Irma Olguin Jr. and Jake Soberal misled backers into believing operations were scaling when in reality, loans and funding were raised through falsified terms. While the pair

Securities Fraud in Startups: Managing Risk While Raising Capital

Securities Fraud in Startups: Managing Risk While Raising Capital

Raising capital is a defining moment for most startups. It’s a chance to fuel growth, prove your model, and attract high-caliber talent. But it’s also one of the riskiest moments for committing — or being accused of — securities fraud. For founders and top management, the line between persuasive storytelling

South Korea: Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Model

South Korea: Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Model

South Korea stands out in Asia as a country with one of the most structured and state-supported whistleblower programs. With an emphasis on confidentiality, monetary rewards, and legal protection, its approach is managed primarily through the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC). This post explores how the Korean model incentivizes

Procurement Fraud in Startups: When Vendors and Kickbacks Derail Growth

Procurement Fraud in Startups: When Vendors and Kickbacks Derail Growth

In the high-speed world of startups, procurement can feel like an afterthought. Founders are focused on building product, hiring talent, and scaling fast. But as startups grow and money starts flowing toward vendors, agencies, and outsourced services, procurement fraud can creep in—quietly siphoning cash, eroding margins, and damaging trust.

Slync.io - CEO Chris Kirchner’s $25M Fraud & Money Laundering

Slync.io - CEO Chris Kirchner’s $25M Fraud & Money Laundering

Slync.io, a Dallas-based logistics-tech startup co-founded by Chris Kirchner, collapsed in scandal after Kirchner was convicted in January 2024 for misappropriating at least $25 million of company funds. He used the money to fund a lavish personal lifestyle: luxury real estate, a private jet, sports suites, and cars. Kirchner

Payroll and HR Fraud in Startups: How Ghost Employees Can Haunt a Startup’s Future

Payroll and HR Fraud in Startups: How Ghost Employees Can Haunt a Startup’s Future

If you’re a founder or executive, understanding how payroll fraud works—and why whistleblowers are critical in exposing it—is key to safeguarding your culture, cash, and credibility.