Alpha School investigation: 17 campuses on probation, Bill Ackman as shadow lead, Holmes involved
benjaminjriley · x · 2026-11-02
Benjamin Riley's eighth investigative report on Alpha School profiles its leadership: Bill Ackman as "shadow" NYC lead, the CEO endorsing Sold a Story 2, 17 campuses on internal probation, Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans involved, and the byzantine corporate structure under Joe Liemandt.
Related event: Investigation: Alpha School Places 17 Campuses on Internal Watch List(2 posts)→
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