John Carreyrou

About the Author

John Carreyrou is an acclaimed investigative journalist renowned for his meticulous exposés on corporate malfeasance and ethical lapses in the tech industry. A former reporter for The Wall Street Journal, where he earned the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2015 for his groundbreaking coverage of the Theranos scandal, Carreyrou has dedicated his career to uncovering hidden truths behind high-profile deceptions. His debut book, Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, chronicles the rise and fall of the biotech unicorn Theranos and its charismatic founder Elizabeth Holmes, blending rigorous journalism with narrative flair to reveal the dangers of unchecked ambition in Silicon Valley. With a background in international reporting from Europe and the Middle East, Carreyrou continues to influence public discourse on innovation, accountability, and the human cost of fraud.