Friday, December 1, 2017

Hyperloop One's Shervin Pishevar Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

Shervin Pishevar, the co-founder and chairman of Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One, has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg said it has documented multiple occasions where Pishevar used the prospect of a job, mentorship, or investment to "make an unwanted sexual advance." Bloomberg's article goes into detail on several incidents--including at least one in Los Angeles--describing Pishevar's behavior towards female entrepreneurs and others.

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