Published May 21, 2018

Recode Decode: John Carreyrou

John Carreyrou and Kara Swisher dive into the Theranos scandal, exposing how Elizabeth Holmes' manipulation of influential investors led to a groundbreaking fraud. The episode delves into the ethical challenges of tech's intrusion into healthcare, unraveling the factors that allowed Theranos to deceive so many and the repercussions that followed.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

John Carreyrou’s final chapter on the Theranos scandal
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Journalist Carole Cadwalladr
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Keith Rabois
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Can Silicon Valley get its mojo back? (Live)
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: John Markoff, ex-reporter, The New York Times
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Andreessen Horowitz GP Chris Dixon
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Reid Hoffman, partner, Greylock
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Benchmark partner Bill Gurley
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Marc Andreessen, investor and entrepreneur
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Carol Leonnig and Phil Rucker
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Elon Musk
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: How to succeed in tech: Be lucky and ruthless
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Jason Calacanis
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: John Doerr
Answers 383 questions
Recode Decode: Chamath Palihapitiya
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/Decoder with Nilay Patel

Recode Decode: John Carreyrou

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Healthcare Innovation Challenges

Silicon Valley Insights

Boardroom Illusions

Government Responsibility

AI in Healthcare

Silicon Valley Illusions

Silicon Valley Illusions

Smart Travel Solutions

Healing Relationships

Walgreens and Theranos

Robotic Blood Testing

Pressure and Betrayal

Investor Dynamics

Ethical Dilemmas Unveiled

Episode Highlights

Investment Missteps

Tech and Healthcare

Theranos Unraveling

Related Episodes

John Carreyrou’s final chapter on the Theranos scandal

Recode Decode: Journalist Carole Cadwalladr

Recode Decode: Keith Rabois

Recode Decode: Can Silicon Valley get its mojo back? (Live)

Recode Decode: John Markoff, ex-reporter, The New York Times

Recode Decode: Andreessen Horowitz GP Chris Dixon

Recode Decode: Reid Hoffman, partner, Greylock

Recode Decode: Benchmark partner Bill Gurley

Recode Decode: Marc Andreessen, investor and entrepreneur

Recode Decode: Carol Leonnig and Phil Rucker

Recode Decode: Elon Musk

Recode Decode: How to succeed in tech: Be lucky and ruthless

Recode Decode: Jason Calacanis

Recode Decode: John Doerr

Recode Decode: Chamath Palihapitiya

Recode Decode: John Carreyrou

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Investment MisstepsThe Theranos saga highlights how Elizabeth Holmes leveraged influential investors and board members to create an illusion of legitimacy. Despite lacking expertise in healthcare, these figures were captivated by the promise of innovation and wealth.

Investment Missteps

Tech and HealthcareThe Theranos scandal is a cautionary tale about the dangers of merging tech ambitions with healthcare without proper validation. John Carreyrou and Kara Swisher discuss the ethical dilemmas and innovation challenges faced by tech companies entering the healthcare sector.

Tech and Healthcare

Theranos UnravelingJohn Carreyrou, an investigative reporter, reveals the intricate web of deception behind Theranos, a company once hailed as a Silicon Valley marvel. His work uncovers the truth about its fraudulent practices and the ensuing legal battles.

Theranos Unraveling

Related Episodes