Eric Lakin

DeciBio Consulting

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Biotech analyst at DeciBio Consulting

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Theranos' mission is to offer fast and cheap blood testing to the public. Founder Elizabeth Holmes is the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world.

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Theranos' mission is to offer fast and cheap blood testing to the public. Founder Elizabeth Holmes is the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world.

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