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The Dropout

Trailer: The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos

Jan 15, 2019
02:15

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  • Elizabeth Holmes deceived investors with false promises of revolutionary healthcare technology.
  • Exclusive interviews expose the unraveling of Holmes' deceitful practices leading to her criminal indictment.

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The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes

Elizabeth Holmes, a Stanford dropout, gained fame as a rising star in Silicon Valley with her innovative idea of revolutionizing healthcare through a device that could detect medical conditions with a finger prick's blood sample. Her company, Theranos, promised to change the face of healthcare industry, potentially making her the next Steve Jobs. However, she is now facing criminal charges and up to 20 years in prison due to allegations of fraud and deception.

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