Full coverage: Mike Lynch

He built a billion-dollar company in Autonomy and beat a case few thought he could win. Biographer Katie Prescott examines the extraordinary life – and deeply improbable death – of Mike Lynch.

Throughout our interviews, Mike Lynch struck me as slightly eccentric, with an irreverent sense of humour that came across as affable in a way that some might find disarming. He was constantly passionate about the potential of this country.

Despite having a billion-dollar court case and extradition hearings hanging over his head, Irish entrepreneur Mike Lynch continues to nurture the next generation of tech companies. In an exclusive interview, he discusses opportunities, AI, and the impact of his HP battle.