Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

by John Carreyrou

About This Book

In "Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou, the captivating untold story of Theranos unfolds. Elizabeth Holmes, a young, ambitious entrepreneur, founds a medical startup with the promise of revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Claiming to have developed a groundbreaking blood-testing technology, Holmes attracted large investments and press attention. However, as Carreyrou investigates, he uncovers a web of fraud, deception, and falsified test results.

Carreyrou meticulously reveals the shocking rise and fall of Theranos, exposing how Holmes managed to deceive investors, board members, and even her employees. He delves into the toxic culture within the company, where questioning the technology's efficacy was met with threats and intimidation.

As the story unfolds, Carreyrou portrays the personal and professional sacrifices made by those who uncovered the truth about Theranos. With detailed accounts from whistleblowers and their courageous fight against a powerful and deceptive leader, he unveils a tale of corporate greed and moral failure.

"Bad Blood" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition, emphasizing the importance of ethical business practices and accountability. Carreyrou's investigative journalistic approach provides a riveting and disturbing account of a fraudulent company that crumbled under the weight of its deceit.

What People Are Saying

Bad Blood is an incredible book that should be read by each and every player in the startup/Silicon Valley ecosystem.

Bill Gurley

Amazing book about human nature

Michael Mauboussin

Soooo good.

Andrew Wilkinson

I couldn’t put down this thriller with a tragic ending

Bill Gates

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