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'20/20': The Rise and Con of Elizabeth Holmes

Mar 6, 2022
01:17:19

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  • Elizabeth Holmes' ambitious pursuit of wealth and success early on despite family financial decline.
  • Theranos promised a revolutionary blood testing device aiming to provide quick and efficient diagnosis with a tiny blood sample.

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Elizabeth Holmes' Early Ambition and Background

Elizabeth Holmes, from a prestigious background, expressed ambition from a young age to discover something new and impact mankind positively. Despite her family's financial decline, her determination was evident as she pursued wealth and success early on, setting her sights on becoming a millionaire.

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