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Theranos, Inc.: The Rise and Fall of a Unicorn
Theranos, Inc.: The Rise and Fall of a Unicorn
Apr 1, 2025 2:39 PM

The rise of Theranos, Inc. began in 2003 when Elizabeth Holmes founded the company with the goal of revolutionizing healthcare through innovative blood testing technology. Initially, the company gained significant attention and investment due to its claims of being able to run hundreds of tests with just a few drops of blood. However, things took a drastic turn when these claims were exposed as fraudulent, leading to the downfall of the company.

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