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Elizabeth Holmes: Silicon Valley's Greatest Fraud
Description
In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the mysterious rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal that rocked Silicon Valley. Discover how Holmes, decieved investors with false promises and turned Theranos into a culture of secrets and fear. We'll look at the key roles of Sunny Balwani and whistleblower Tyler Shultz in this tale of ambition and deception, painting a vivid picture of one of the most infamous startup frauds in history.
Resources and Further Reading
- Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
- The Drop Out Podcast - Original 6 Part Series which inspired the TV Series
- The Drop Out TV Show - Adaption based on the Podcast Series
Host & Show Info
- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland
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