Elizabeth Holmes, "whose Theranos blood testing company was valued at $9 billion last year, is the world's youngest female billionaire." Forbes, "#1 Elizabeth Holmes," America's Richest Self-Made Women.
Holmes' drive to start her company was a result of her uncle dying "from cancer because it wasn't caught early, motivating Holmes to develop a way to potentially detect diseases earlier." Forbes, "#1 Elizabeth Holmes," America's Richest Self-Made Women.
Source: Forbes-America’s Richest Self-Made Women
Holmes' journey to the "world's youngest female billionaire" began when she dropped out from Stanford University, as a sophomore. It was at this time in her life that she decided, "to take her money and focus on changing the world." Abigail Stevenson, "World's youngest female billionaire-next Steve Jobs?" CNBC.
With her eyes set on changing the medical world, Holmes states that "The goal is to empower the individual. We believe strongly that the future of healthcare is in enabling the individual to have the information that they need to take ownership of their health." Abigail Stevenson, "World's youngest female billionaire-next Steve Jobs?" CNBC.
At such an early age, Holmes is well on her way to do just that.
Rod Turner
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