Restructuring and Resilience: Protecting Shareholders from Bad Actors and Big Tech

Restructuring and Resilience: Protecting Shareholders from Bad Actors and Big Tech

True corporate leadership requires making difficult decisions to protect shareholders, even when facing external attacks. Between 2012 and 2014, eAgency underwent a rigorous SEC investigation that uncovered internal misconduct by a former President and Vice President of Investor Relations. The CEO cooperated fully with federal authorities to purge these individuals—who were forging documents outside the scope of their employment—resulting in their successful prosecution and prison time.

Beyond internal restructuring, visionary tech companies often face existential threats from monopolistic industry giants. While eAgency and My Mobile Watchdog were pioneering tools to protect children online, massive platforms were engaging in anti-competitive “Sherlocking” tactics. The 2024 U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple specifically cited the suppression of third-party parental control apps—like My Mobile Watchdog—as a prime example of illegal monopoly power.

Despite these massive hurdles—from rooting out bad actors to fighting Big Tech monopolies—the dedication to preserving shareholder value remains paramount. Through personal funding and the gifting of a $108 million patent portfolio, committed founders can weather the storm, ensuring that their mission to protect children and hold monopolies accountable survives.