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The Dropout: Fraud in Silicon Valley

Feb 27, 2022

Rebecca Jarvis, chief business correspondent at ABC News, dives deep into the captivating saga of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. She reveals Holmes' complex persona, contrasting her confident public image with her uncertainty during legal proceedings. The discussion uncovers the perils of 'faking it till you make it' in Silicon Valley and the lessons learned from the Theranos debacle. Jarvis also speculates on whether another scandal like this could unfold in today's startup culture, urging listeners to embrace skepticism in investment decisions.

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Intro

3min

Influences of Upbringing on Ambition and Financial Perception

3min

The Illusion of Innovation

5min

Contrasting Personas: Confidence on Stage vs. Uncertainty Under Oath

2min

Silicon Valley's Illusions: Lessons from Theranos

11min

Based on the hit podcast of the same name, "The Dropout" is a new mini-series starting March 3rd on Hulu. Rebecca Jarvis, chief business correspondent at ABC News and host of the podcast, discusses the story of Elizabeth Holmes. Founder of Theranos in 2003, Holmes was ultimately convicted of multiple counts of fraud. Jarvis shares: - What made Holmes tick - The nuance of "faking it 'til you make it" - Whether Silicon Valley could produce another Theranos today Stocks mentioned: AAPL, LYFT, UBER Host: Olivia Zitkus Guests: Rebecca Jarvis Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Emily Scharnhorst Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks

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