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Bad Blood
Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
Book • 2018
In 'Bad Blood', John Carreyrou chronicles the story of Theranos, a biotech startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes that claimed to have developed a revolutionary blood-testing technology.
However, the technology did not work, and the company's success was built on deceit, intimidation, and manipulation.
The book is based on extensive interviews with former employees and other individuals involved in the scandal, revealing the toxic company culture, the misuse of investor funds, and the risks posed to patients due to inaccurate blood test results.
Carreyrou's investigation led to the exposure of Theranos's fraud, resulting in significant legal and financial consequences for the company and its leaders.
However, the technology did not work, and the company's success was built on deceit, intimidation, and manipulation.
The book is based on extensive interviews with former employees and other individuals involved in the scandal, revealing the toxic company culture, the misuse of investor funds, and the risks posed to patients due to inaccurate blood test results.
Carreyrou's investigation led to the exposure of Theranos's fraud, resulting in significant legal and financial consequences for the company and its leaders.
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Recommended by Jessica Livingston as an amazing book covering Tyler Shultz 's experience as a whistleblower in the Theranos fraud story.
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Nate Silver while discussing the Theranos fraud and comparing it to the Biden situation.
Nate Silver while discussing the Theranos fraud and comparing it to the Biden situation.
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Mentioned by Jessica Livingston as an excellent book detailing the Theranos scandal and the pressure John Carreyrou faced.
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Neil Freeman when discussing Elizabeth Holmes's imprisonment and the book documenting Theranos's rise and fall.
Neil Freeman when discussing Elizabeth Holmes's imprisonment and the book documenting Theranos's rise and fall.
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Mentioned by Kevin McDonnell when discussing Elizabeth Holmes' fraudulent blood testing machine and a similar story.
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