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The Rise and Fall of Theranos
44:56 - 49:14 (04:17)
The podcast discusses the scandal of Theranos, where its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, claimed to have developed a revolutionary blood testing technology, which ultimately did not work. The company was supported by a number of wealthy and influential individuals, including one who provided a $13 million loan, despite being aware of issues with the technology.
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A discussion about the Theranos scandal and how a businessman's involvement in the company's financials, along with comparisons to the tech industry, may have contributed to its downfall.
44:56 - 48:03 (03:06)
Summary
A discussion about the Theranos scandal and how a businessman's involvement in the company's financials, along with comparisons to the tech industry, may have contributed to its downfall.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Theranos
EpisodePart One: Elizabeth Holmes: The CEO Who Treated Your Blood Like a Phone
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The "Birdman," Safeway executive and partner of Elizabeth Holmes, lavished her with expensive gifts and made special exceptions for her.
48:03 - 49:14 (01:11)
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The "Birdman," Safeway executive and partner of Elizabeth Holmes, lavished her with expensive gifts and made special exceptions for her. Both Safeway and Walgreens spent millions to renovate their locations for Theranos, with in-store clinics required to look "better than a spa."