Once a high-flying office-sharing startup, WeWork became notorious for its massive valuation bubble, mismanagement by founder Adam Neumann, and a failed IPO.
Founded by Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos promised to revolutionize blood testing but was exposed as a fraud.
While it transformed ride-hailing, Uber has faced backlash over its aggressive market tactics, poor treatment of drivers, and numerous legal issues related to privacy.
Juicero, a startup that sold $400 juicing machines, became a laughingstock when it was revealed that users could squeeze the juice packets by hand.
The trading platform faced widespread anger after restricting trades during the GameStop short squeeze in early 2021.
Marketed as a luxury music festival in the Bahamas, Fyre Festival turned into a nightmare for attendees, who arrived to find inadequate accommodations and poor planning.
This subscription service promised unlimited movie tickets for a low fee but collapsed due to an unsustainable business model.
Once one of India’s fastest-growing hotel chains, OYO has faced severe criticism for alleged unethical business practices and strained relationships with hotel partners.
Initially praised as India’s leading tech company, BYJU’S has drawn criticism for aggressive sales tactics, pressuring parents into buying expensive courses.
Juul, the e-cigarette startup, was once celebrated for disrupting the smoking industry but later became a symbol of health risks and legal trouble due to accusations of targeting teens.