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Bad Blood Book Review John Carreyrou

January 29, 2026

Bad Blood is a gripping, meticulously reported account of the Theranos scandal and a powerful indictment of Silicon Valley’s obsession with vision over verification. John Carreyrou reveals how storytelling, prestige, and fear silenced skepticism, turning a failed technology into a multibillion-dollar illusion. Essential reading for anyone serious about leadership, governance, and ethical business.

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The Cult of We Book Review Eliot Brown Maureen Farrell

January 28, 2026

The Cult of We is a penetrating examination of WeWork’s rise and near-collapse, revealing how charisma, culture, and unchecked capital distorted fundamentals and governance. Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell expose the dangers of narrative-driven valuation and founder worship, making this book essential reading for anyone serious about leadership, finance, and sustainable growth.

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Going Infinite Book Review Michael Lewis

January 27, 2026

Going Infinite is Michael Lewis’s gripping account of Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX, revealing how probabilistic thinking, unchecked leverage, and narrative-driven trust combined to create one of the largest failures in modern financial history. A must-read for anyone serious about risk, governance, and financial innovation.