John Carreyrou
John Carreyrou is a French-American journalist and author best known for his investigative work for The Wall Street Journal. He played a pivotal role in exposing the fraudulent practices of the Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos, led by Elizabeth Holmes. His reporting on Theranos won the Pulitzer Prize and was compiled into a bestselling book titled 'Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup,' which details the rise and fall of Theranos.
Books
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1. Bad Blood
This book delves into the riveting true story of a Silicon Valley startup that promised to revolutionize the medical industry with a groundbreaking device that could perform a full range of laboratory tests using just a few drops of blood. However, the company's charismatic founder's ambition and the immense pressure to succeed led to one of the most notorious cases of corporate fraud in recent history. Through extensive reporting and interviews, the narrative exposes how the company's misleading claims, toxic workplace culture, and unethical business practices put patients at risk, eventually leading to its dramatic downfall. The investigation into the company's practices not only captivated the nation but also raised critical questions about innovation, integrity, and regulation in the tech industry.
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