Is Elizabeth Holmes A-List?
No — Elizabeth Holmes is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 2014
Billionaire Status Achieved
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to C tier — Fraud Allegations Emerge
Ranking Timeline
Theranos Founded
Started Theranos, promising revolutionary blood testing.
Initial Funding Rounds
Garnered investments based on promising technology.
Billionaire Status Achieved
Briefly named youngest self-made female billionaire.
Fraud Allegations Emerge
Investigations reveal flawed technology, beginning downfall.
Theranos Dissolved
Company collapses after accusations of fraud.
Convicted of Fraud
Convicted on fraud charges, severely damaging her reputation.
Disgraced Founder
Remains a symbol of corporate fraud, completely discredited.
Last updated: February 25, 2026