Text | Hua Shang Tao Strategy Zhao Yu
A drop of blood actually deceived the United States of 9 billion?
In the TV series "The Biography of Zhen Huan", there is such a plot: the emperor is suspicious of Concubine Xi's "adultery" and decides to use the method of "blood testing" to seek the truth. This drop of blood is related to the dignity of the royal family and the fate of Concubine Xi.
Unexpectedly, the fictional plot in the TV series is now illuminated into reality.
A drop of blood has also set off a bloody storm in the United States, what is going on?
Just a few days ago, Elizabeth Holmes appeared in a court in California, and she was the founder of the American blood testing company known as "Female Jobs".
Previously, in order to attract investors, Holmes has repeatedly made false or inducing remarks. Holmes faces 12 charges and faces up to 20 years in prison if committed.
Companies with a valuation of 9 billion are now in vain, from Silicon Valley darlings to "fraudsters" and falling from the altar, sometimes just a thought.
In 2014, at the age of 30, Holmes became silicon valley's brightest ever-shining female entrepreneur, and her company , Siranos , was in the limelight and was the most commercially valuable unicorn.
"Syranos" claims that it has the world's most cutting-edge blood testing technology, using a drop of blood can complete the detection of 200 professional indicators, not only can detect high cholesterol and other diseases, but also can detect whether individuals have cancer, with cross-era revolutionary strategic significance.
The girl who dropped out of school at the age of 19 to start a business has also turned many celebrities into investors in the company through strong marketing skills, and Siranos has also made great progress, becoming the "strongest" unicorn company valued at $8 billion.
At this time, Holmes was described as the "youngest female billionaire" by Forbes, selected as one of the 100 people who influenced the world, and was also known as the "female Jobs" of Silicon Valley.
And just when the public thought that Holmes would become the next Jobs, the truth of the "blood test for cancer" surfaced.
The paper wrapper can't hold the fire, and this elaborate scam finally revealed its signs in 2015.
A pathologist, after reading about the relevant reports of Silanos, posted on a blog post that questioned his technology.
In October 2015, the Wall Street Journal questioned Siranos' blood testers and methods, exposing that Syranos' revolutionary technology was most likely a hoax.
At the same time, Syranos was also disclosed to reports that were provided to thousands of patients with diseases such as AIDS and cancer, which were inaccurate.
In 2016, the scandal-ridden Siranos was stripped of his license to test blood, which led to its $4.5 billion valuation being cleared outright.
In 2018, the SEC accused Holmes and his ex-boyfriend of "mass fraud," and Sylanos officially went out of business.
How did the biggest scam in Silicon Valley come about?
How could a girl with no medical background fool investors?
It turns out that behind Holmes, there is a very strong capital lineup, Siranos' directors are all well-known figures in business and politics, former MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE, FORMER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, FAMILY ENTREPRENEURS, AND MEDIA TYCO HAVE INVESTED IN HOLMES' COMPANY.
On August 31, local time, Elizabeth Holmes's trial kicked off, the trial may last up to 13 weeks, and the prison is likely to become the final outcome of Holmes.
Great dreams and earth-shattering scams are always separated by only one wall.
And the wall that defends the truth is your conscience and mine.
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