The Dropout: How Elizabeth Holmes Built a $9 Billion Lie
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Episode Notes
Theranos promised to revolutionize healthcare with a device that could run hundreds of tests from a single drop of blood. The technology never worked. But for over a decade, Elizabeth Holmes convinced investors, board members, and patients that it did. This episode traces the anatomy of one of the largest corporate frauds in American history.
What You'll Learn
- The specific technical claims Theranos made -- and why they were impossible
- How Holmes maintained the illusion through board composition and NDAs
- The whistleblowers who risked everything to expose the fraud
- What the Theranos collapse reveals about Silicon Valley's relationship with truth
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