
The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Deception
Michael Brown
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
"The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Deception" takes you inside the captivating rise and devastating fall of Elizabeth Holmes, a Silicon Valley prodigy who built a billion-dollar company on a foundation of lies. This gripping true-crime story reveals the intricate web of deception that fueled Theranos's meteoric ascent, culminating in a breathtaking collapse.
Explore the captivating narrative of Holmes's ambition and charisma as she captivated investors and the media with her vision for a revolutionary blood-testing technology. Witness the intricate workings of a high-stakes con, where manipulation, secrecy, and blind ambition fueled a culture of deception. Uncover the shocking truth behind Theranos's promise of a medical revolution and the reality of faulty technology, manipulated data, and a web of secrecy that went unchallenged for years. Learn about the brave individuals who risked everything to expose the truth and the devastating consequences they faced. Dive deep into the psychology of a con artist, unraveling the motivations behind Holmes's actions, and understanding the forces that propelled her to such extreme lengths. This is the inside story of Silicon Valley's biggest fraud, a cautionary tale of ambition, deception, and the seductive allure of the "fake it till you make it" mentality. Prepare to be captivated by the drama, shocked by the betrayal, and inspired by the courage of those who dared to speak truth to power.
Duration - 50m.
Author - Michael Brown.
Narrator - Digital Voice Ava G.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Rebecca Connet ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. "The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Deception" takes you inside the captivating rise and devastating fall of Elizabeth Holmes, a Silicon Valley prodigy who built a billion-dollar company on a foundation of lies. This gripping true-crime story reveals the intricate web of deception that fueled Theranos's meteoric ascent, culminating in a breathtaking collapse. Explore the captivating narrative of Holmes's ambition and charisma as she captivated investors and the media with her vision for a revolutionary blood-testing technology. Witness the intricate workings of a high-stakes con, where manipulation, secrecy, and blind ambition fueled a culture of deception. Uncover the shocking truth behind Theranos's promise of a medical revolution and the reality of faulty technology, manipulated data, and a web of secrecy that went unchallenged for years. Learn about the brave individuals who risked everything to expose the truth and the devastating consequences they faced. Dive deep into the psychology of a con artist, unraveling the motivations behind Holmes's actions, and understanding the forces that propelled her to such extreme lengths. This is the inside story of Silicon Valley's biggest fraud, a cautionary tale of ambition, deception, and the seductive allure of the "fake it till you make it" mentality. Prepare to be captivated by the drama, shocked by the betrayal, and inspired by the courage of those who dared to speak truth to power. Duration - 50m. Author - Michael Brown. Narrator - Digital Voice Ava G. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Rebecca Connet ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Prodigy 1
Duration:00:03:05
Chapter 2: Stanford's Silicon Valley Playground 3
Duration:00:04:18
Chapter 3: The Charisma of a Visionary 6
Duration:00:03:07
Chapter 4: The Hype Machine 8
Duration:00:03:42
Chapter 5: The Walls Begin to Crack 11
Duration:00:03:26
Chapter 6: The Whistleblower 13
Duration:00:03:06
Part II: The Unraveling of the Deception 15
Duration:00:00:04
Chapter 7: The Investigation Begins 15
Duration:00:04:22
Chapter 8: The Power of the Press 18
Duration:00:04:01
Chapter 9: The Fall from Grace 21
Duration:00:04:17
Chapter 10: The Anatomy of a Con 24
Duration:00:05:41
Chapter 11: The Corporate Culture of Deception 28
Duration:00:02:40
Chapter 12: The Legal Battles 30
Duration:00:04:55
Chapter 13: The Aftermath and Lessons Learned 34
Duration:00:04:00