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Blood-testing startup Haemanthus faces scrutiny over Theranos links

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Haemanthus, a blood-testing startup co-founded by Billy Evans, is facing scrutiny due to its association with individuals linked to the defunct Theranos company. Forbes reports that co-founders Lauren Friedman Stat, a Palantir board member and friend of Elizabeth Holmes, and her husband David Stat, have raised questions about the company's practices. Haemanthus aims to differentiate itself from Theranos, asserting it is not a repeat of that failed venture. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a startup that is not a frontier AI release, but rather a company in the health-tech space with associations to a past scandal.

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Blood-testing startup Haemanthus faces scrutiny over Theranos links

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Amy Feldman, Forbes Staff ·

    The Blood-Testing Startup Founded By Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner

    Billy Evans’ startup Haemanthus says it’s not “Theranos 2.0.” But reporting by Forbes on cofounders Lauren Friedman Stat, a Palantir board member and longtime friend of Holmes, and her physician husband David Stat, raises questions.

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