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The Pseudo-Tech World of Elizabeth Holmes
26:48 - 32:00 (05:12)
The podcast episode discusses the use of identity in the tech industry and how leveraging one’s identity is commonly seen, using Elizabeth Holmes as an example, and also highlights the lack of experience and knowledge in the tech field among young entrepreneurs.
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Elizabeth approached a professor with a design for a wearable patch that would deliver a drug and monitor blood to adjust the drug's dosage, which would eventually lead to the creation of Theranos, a healthcare technology company.
26:48 - 28:35 (01:47)
Summary
Elizabeth approached a professor with a design for a wearable patch that would deliver a drug and monitor blood to adjust the drug's dosage, which would eventually lead to the creation of Theranos, a healthcare technology company.
ChapterThe Pseudo-Tech World of Elizabeth Holmes
EpisodePart One: Elizabeth Holmes: The CEO Who Treated Your Blood Like a Phone
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Some subjects like history and humanities seem to require college education, but not necessary for careers like journalism.
28:35 - 29:50 (01:15)
Summary
Some subjects like history and humanities seem to require college education, but not necessary for careers like journalism.
ChapterThe Pseudo-Tech World of Elizabeth Holmes
EpisodePart One: Elizabeth Holmes: The CEO Who Treated Your Blood Like a Phone
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The episode discusses how tech companies use statements of grandeur to sell their products, but it often does the opposite and how leaders leverage their own identity to get ahead like Elizabeth Holmes.
29:50 - 32:00 (02:09)
Summary
The episode discusses how tech companies use statements of grandeur to sell their products, but it often does the opposite and how leaders leverage their own identity to get ahead like Elizabeth Holmes. The guest thinks that it's better to contribute in an unglamorous way to save lives instead of giving experts money for the same cause.