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 Did Anne Wojcicki’s Good Name Suffer After 23andMe’s Value Dropped from £4.5 Billion to £56 Million and Her Divorce from Sergey Brin?

 📌 A Tech Star’s Ups and Downs: What Happened to Her Reputation?

  Description:  Anne Wojcicki was once a big name in tech, leading 23andMe to help people learn about their DNA. But when the company’s value crashed from £4.5 billion to £56 million and she split from Google’s Sergey Brin, people started talking. Did her reputation take a hit? This post explains her story in simple terms, with lessons and examples everyone can relate to—especially in India!

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  🌟 Introduction: A Bright Star Faces Tough Times

Imagine being famous for a brilliant idea, then watching it all tumble. That’s Anne Wojcicki’s story. She started 23andMe to let people check their DNA with a simple spit test. In 2021, her company was worth  £4.5 billion . By 2025, it fell to  £56 million . Plus, she got divorced from Sergey Brin, a Google founder. Everyone’s asking: Did these troubles hurt how people see her? Let’s find out!

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   ✨ What Went Wrong with 23andMe?

   The Exciting Start
Anne began 23andMe in 2006. It was amazing—you could send a bit of spit and find out about your family history or health. By 2021, it was a huge success, worth  £4.5 billion .

   The Big Drop

Then things went downhill:

- Too many companies started doing DNA tests, so 23andMe wasn’t special anymore.

- In 2023, hackers stole customer info, and trust fell apart. The company paid £22 million to fix it.

- Money stopped coming in, and the value crashed to  £56 million  by 2025.

Anne tried to take the company private (run it herself without public shares), but her team quit, saying they didn’t agree with her plans.

   Did People Lose Faith?

Some say she didn’t lead well. Others think she’s brave for trying to fix a tough problem. What do you think?

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   . He helped start Google, and she ran 23andMe. They had two kids and seemed perfect together.

  The Break-Up

They split in 2015 after Sergey got close to someone else at work. They stayed friendly at first, but things got messy when Sergey’s next divorce (in 2023) made headlines. People wondered if Anne’s life drama hurt her work.

   Did It Change Her Image?

In some places, like India, family matters a lot. But Anne kept going, raising her kids and running her company. Maybe that makes her look strong, not weak.

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  ✨ How’s Her Reputation Now?

   The Signs

Here’s what’s happened:

- 23andMe’s value dropped from £4.5 billion to £56 million .

- Her work team walked out in 2024.

- News stories went from calling her a “smart leader” to an “embattled boss.”

- Some cheer:  Fans love how she helped them—like an older lady who found out about her health risks.

On social media, people argue: Is she a failure or a fighter? In India, where hard work is admired, she might still shine.

   An Indian View

Think of Priya from Bangalore. She made a health app but struggled to get money.

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  ✨ How Anne Fought Back

   Saving 23andMe

Anne didn’t quit. In 2025, she teamed up with a company to buy 23andMe for £56 million and run it her way. “I’ll make this work,” she said.

   Facing the Critics

She asked for help in a TV chat, saying, “Tell me what to do—this is new for me.

   India’s Ramesh

Meet Ramesh, a teacher from a small Tamil Nadu village. When his school lost funds, he started teaching online to earn extra money. Like Anne, he didn’t let trouble stop him. Her fight could inspire us all!

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1.   £4.5 billion is huge, but Anne used it to try something new.

2.  Stick to Your Goal:  She’s still chasing her DNA dream.

3.  Keep Going:  Divorce didn’t stop her; she balanced family and work.

     Easy Steps for You

-  Students:  Try a small project—like a school club. If it flops, fix it!

-  Workers:  Share a big idea at your job. Even if it fails, you’ll learn.

-  Everyone:  Write down one problem today and three ways to solve it.

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   ✨ India’s Connection: Hard Work Wins

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    🏁 Conclusion: Her Reputation’s Still Growing

So, did Anne Wojcicki’s good name suffer? A bit, yes—the money drop and divorce hurt. But she’s not down yet. She’s fighting to fix 23andMe, and that might make her a hero again. In India, where we cheer for effort, she’s still a star.

Her story’s not over. If she succeeds, people might forget the bad times. What do you think?

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