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Mentioned in 32 episodes
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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Mentioned in 32 episodes
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in relation to the Theranos case.


Lex Fridman

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as being a book about Elizabeth Holmes.

Ken Jennings

Amy Schneider

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Illinois Hold 'Em
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as a book that caused him to verbally exclaim a lot while reading.


Bryan Cantrill

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Raiding the Minibar
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as a New York Times bestselling book that features his grandfather.


Richard Fuisz

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when discussing Theranos and its exposé on corporate fraud.


Barry Ritholtz

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as an amazing book covering ![undefined]()

's experience as a whistleblower in the Theranos fraud story.


Jessica Livingston

Tyler Shultz

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Tyler Shultz, Theranos Whistleblower (Part 1)
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as a book detailing the Theranos saga.


Josh Wolfe

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[REPLAY] Josh Wolfe – Seeing the Lux (Capital Allocators, EP.65)
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as one of the sources for this episode about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos.

Zing Tsjeng

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Elizabeth Holmes: From CEO to criminal
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as an example of nonfiction that effectively conveys internal dialogue and character-driven storytelling in business narratives.

Mitch Joel

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The Science Of Storytelling With Will Storr - TWMJ #1027
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as a book he enjoyed reading.


Oren Zeev

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