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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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