Holmes' empire crumbled under the weight of its lies from "summary" of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Elizabeth Holmes built Theranos on a foundation of deception. From the very beginning, she spun a web of lies to investors, partners, and employees. She claimed to have revolutionized blood testing with technology that was nothing but smoke and mirrors. The promise of faster, cheaper, and more accurate tests lured in millions of dollars in funding and partnerships with prestigious companies like Walgreens. But behind the facade, the truth was far from what Holmes presented. As the cracks in the facade began to show, Holmes dug in deeper, refusing to acknowledge the mounting evidence against her. She bullied and intimidated anyone who dare...
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