Description

“Bad Blood” is a captivating and shocking account of the rise and fall of Theranos, a Silicon Valley startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes. The book chronicles the company’s rapid ascent and ultimate collapse, revealing a tale of deception, fraud, and corporate greed. John Carreyrou, an investigative journalist, tells the story of how Holmes promised to revolutionize healthcare with a simple blood test that could diagnose a range of diseases, only to deceive investors, employees, and the public about the technology’s effectiveness. With meticulous reporting and access to insider information, Carreyrou exposes the lies and manipulation that led to Theranos’s downfall. “Bad Blood” is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition, corporate fraud, and blind trust in technology. It serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking, transparency, and accountability in the business world.

About The Author
John Carreyrou is an investigative journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. He worked for the Wall Street Journal for over 20 years and was the first to report on the problems at Theranos. His reporting on the company and subsequent book, “Bad Blood,” led to the exposure of one of the largest corporate frauds in American history.