Classification: Factual Record / Company File

Evidence File / 007-JS

Updated: July 19, 2026Status: INDICTED
ID: 007-JS — FORBES 30U30 2021 (EDUCATION)INDICTED
Joanna Smith-Griffin
FounderJoanna Smith-Griffin

AllHere Education

Harvard / Securities fraud, wire fraud, identity theft

Forbes 2021EDUCATIONReviewed July 19, 2026

Pitched an AI chatbot for schools with $3.7M in phantom revenue and fabricated district contracts. Allegedly embezzled company funds to pay for her wedding while the company cratered into bankruptcy and schools lost their chatbot mid-year.

Risk Factor87% CRITICAL
StatusINDICTED
Amount / exposure~$10M