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Bad Blood Summary Audiobook

John Carreyrou

Secrets and lies in a Silicon Valley startup

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Author: John Carreyrou

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: -

Language: English

Publish Date: 21/05/2018

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Why was Elizabeth Holmes’ blood-testing technology unfeasible
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Chapter 3How did Theranos manage to achieve an estimated value of $9 billion USD
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Chapter 4How was Holmes’ deception unraveled
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen Bad Blood

The summary audiobook of "Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou is ideal for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in corporate ethics and accountability. It offers crucial insights into the dramatic rise and fall of Theranos, a biotech startup, making it particularly valuable for those studying business ethics, innovation, and the consequences of deception in the tech industry. Additionally, readers interested in true crime narratives and investigative journalism will find the story compelling, as it uncovers the intricate web of lies surrounding a groundbreaking medical technology.

3 quotes from Bad Blood

  • "What is the worst that could happen?" This question encapsulates the risky mindset at Theranos, reflecting the company's culture of pushing boundaries without considering the consequences.
  • "The line between ambition and fraud is a thin one." This highlights the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the company as they navigated the quest for success at any cost.
  • "It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of Silicon Valley, but reality will always catch up eventually." This serves as a warning about the dangers of losing sight of ethics in the pursuit of innovation.

Author : John Carreyrou

John Carreyrou, an experienced investigative journalist from The Wall Street Journal. On two separate occasions, he has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Additionally, he received the George Polk Award for Financial Reporting and the Bartlett & Steele Silver Award for Investigative Business Journalism. Bad Blood, his debut book, has won him numerous prestigious accolades, including the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award.