Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup - Book Summary & Analysis

This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. A gripping true story of ambition, deception, and corporate fraud, Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup unravels the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Theranos, a multibillion-dollar biotech company founded on empty promises. At its helm was Elizabeth Holmes, a charismatic entrepreneur who convinced investors, patients, and the media that her revolutionary blood-testing technology would change healthcare forever. But behind the scenes, the company was built on lies, intimidation, and scientific fraud. This investigative thriller exposes the dark side of Silicon Valley’s startup culture and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Duration - 20m. Author - Thomas Reed. Narrator - Bill Hathey. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Loudly ©.