Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
Why I recommend it
This is gripping reporting on what happens when a company’s story becomes more important than the evidence. It shows how dangerous it gets when people are afraid to ask questions.
What it changed in my thinking
How a company responds to disagreement tells us a lot about its culture. Treating questions as disloyalty makes it easier to fool ourselves.
Who it’s useful for
Founders, investors, board members, and leaders.
A tension or limitation
It’s easy to dismiss Theranos as an extreme case. The smaller patterns of secrecy and pressure are worth noticing too.