Publisher's Synopsis
"The Empress in Silicon Valley: The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes" is a gripping account of the notorious Theranos scandal that shook Silicon Valley to its core. Elizabeth Holmes was once hailed as a genius entrepreneur who revolutionized the medical industry with her innovative blood-testing technology. But as the truth unraveled, she became one of the biggest fraudsters in recent history, accused of duping investors out of $700 million.
This book takes readers on a journey through the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Theranos, as well as Holmes's personal and professional life. From her early beginnings to the high-pressure environment that fueled her ambition, we see how she became the darling of Silicon Valley and a media darling, with big names like Henry Kissinger and Rupert Murdoch among her investors. But as the pressure grew, so did the cracks in her empire. We follow the investigations, the allegations of abuse, and the eventual collapse of Theranos. We also see the aftermath of her downfall, including her desperate attempts to avoid jail, the risk of pressure from big tech, and her sentence review. With a timeline of events, including the sackings of former WeWork leader Adam Neumann and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, this book provides a comprehensive look at the scandal that shocked the world. "The Empress in Silicon Valley" is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of unchecked ambition, the high-stakes world of tech entrepreneurship, and the cost of deceit.
