Mike Lynch: British Tech Entrepreneur Missing After Yacht Sinks
Who is Mike Lynch?
Mike Lynch is a 59-year-old British technology entrepreneur who co-founded Autonomy Corporation.
What happened?
In the early hours of August 19th, a superyacht owned by Lynch's wife was hit by a tornado and sank off the coast of Sicily.
Lynch is among those missing after the incident.
What is the latest news?
On August 20th, it was reported that two bodies had been recovered from the wreckage.
One of the bodies has been identified as Lynch.
What is Autonomy Corporation?
Autonomy Corporation is a software company that was founded by Lynch in 1996.
The company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 2011 for $11.7 billion.
What is Lynch's net worth?
Lynch's net worth is estimated to be around £800 million.
What are people saying about Lynch?
"Mike Lynch is one of the UK's most successful technology entrepreneurs," said David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
"He is a brilliant businessman and a true pioneer in the tech industry."
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