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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

by John Carreyrou

2018 · 352 pages · Nonfiction

Investigative journalist John Carreyrou reveals the full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar biotech startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes. Once hailed as the next Steve Jobs, Holmes promised to revolutionize blood testing with a single drop of blood, but the technology never worked. This gripping narrative exposes the culture of secrecy, intimidation, and corporate fraud that misled investors and endangered patients. It is a cautionary tale about ambition, ethics, and the dark side of Silicon Valley.

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Topic: HistoryStyle: Narrative
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