Rise and Fall of Theranos
How Did a Promise to Change Medicine Become One of Silicon Valley’s Biggest Lies?
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199 mins
A young founder, Elizabeth Holmes, promises to revolutionize blood testing with a single drop. Her company, Theranos, attracts billions in funding and the trust of Silicon Valley’s elite. But behind the black turtlenecks and bold claims, the science begins to fall apart.
Ep 1:
The Promise to Change Medicine
In Silicon Valley’s startup boom, Elizabeth Holmes pitches a revolution in healthcare through her company Theranos. She promises blood tests from just a few drops, convincing investors and partners like Walgreens of a medical breakthrough.
Ep 2:
The Founder and the First Cracks
Elizabeth Holmes pushes her vision forward from Stanford, raising early funding and building credibility through powerful connections. Inside Theranos, engineers struggle as the device repeatedly fails under real-world testing despite bold promises.
Ep 3:
The Exposè
Theranos is exposed after a journalist investigation reveals most blood tests were run on traditional machines, not its own technology. Regulators step in as inspections uncover unsafe practices, faulty results, and widespread deception in the lab.
Ep 4:
The End of Theranos
Elizabeth and Ramesh are charged with fraud for misleading investors about Theranos. Court testimony exposes fake claims, staged demos, and internal pressure to maintain the illusion of working technology. Both are eventually convicted, ending a billion-dollar story.
Discussions (5)
Rex
Level 3 · 5 mo agoSiemens machines ran those tests, not the Edisons.
Thad
Level 3 · 5 mo agoLol a toy chemistry set on its worst day is better than an Edison machine. Just an absolute scam.
Joel
Level 8 · 5 mo agoNah it was just her lol
