Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
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.
The 3522nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 299-352
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 27th on The Greatest Tech Books of All Time (The Verge)
- 1447th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Notable Books of 2018 (New York Times)
- Bill Gate's Book Recommendations (Bill Gates)
- Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the 2010s (Time)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)