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Theranos: When a Lie Becomes a Billion-Dollar Business
Boom or Bust
8 minutes
3 months ago
Theranos: When a Lie Becomes a Billion-Dollar Business
Elizabeth Holmes promised to revolutionize healthcare with Theranos—a device that could run hundreds of tests from a single drop of blood. Investors poured in millions. But the tech didn’t work. In this episode, we unpack the rise, deception, and downfall of Theranos, and the critical lessons in governance, ethics, and startup culture. A cautionary tale for founders, investors, and dreamers alike.