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Theranos 2.0? Billy Evans launches AI blood test startup Haemanthus

Billy Evans, previously described as "repugnant in his cockiness" by Variety, is launching a new startup called Haemanthus. This company aims to develop an AI-powered wearable blood test, drawing parallels to the failed Theranos venture. Evans, who lacks a background in this specific field, is reportedly leading this new endeavor. AI

IMPACT This venture's success could influence the integration of AI in health diagnostics, but its parallels to Theranos raise significant skepticism.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the launch of a new product/company, but it is not from a frontier AI lab and lacks significant industry-wide impact.

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Theranos 2.0? Billy Evans launches AI blood test startup Haemanthus

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    Managing VC funded companies in the US is largely a revolving door sport played by wealthy families. Even Variety review referred to Billy Evans as "repugnant i

    Managing VC funded companies in the US is largely a revolving door sport played by wealthy families. Even Variety review referred to Billy Evans as "repugnant in his cockiness" so naturally THAT guy is starting Theranos 2.0. The new company is called Haemanthus and will be using …