The Quantum Drift

The Startup Trust Gap: Lessons from AllHere’s Downfall


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Robert Loft and Haley Hanson dissect the stunning rise and fall of Joanna Smith-Griffin, the AllHere founder now facing serious fraud charges. We dive into:

  • VC vulnerability: Why early-stage investments rely so heavily on founder-provided data.
  • The red flags missed: How fake financials, forged documents, and misused funds evaded detection—until they didn’t.
  • The wider impact: Lessons for the tech world post-AllHere and why due diligence must evolve.

Can the "fake it ‘til you make it" culture survive in an era demanding more transparency? Let’s discuss.


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The Quantum DriftBy Robert Loft and Haley Hanson