Theranos Inc. Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Carry a compact reminder of Theranos Inc., the Palo Alto health-technology company whose rapid rise and collapse became a defining business story of the 2010s. Founded as Real-Time Cures in 2003, Theranos promoted the Edison analyzer and nanotainer while pursuing a retail testing presence with Walgreens. This double-sided keychain charm is made for collectors who appreciate startup lore, business journalism, technology history, and cautionary corporate narratives.
Theranos Inc. was an American privately held health technology company founded in 2003 by 19-year-old Stanford University undergraduate Elizabeth Holmes. Originally called Real-Time Cures, it adopted the name Theranos, combining “therapy” and “diagnosis.” Holmes used an education trust to start the business, which pursued lab-on-a-chip blood-testing technology intended to make testing cheaper and more accessible. Theranos moved to 1601 S. California Ave. in Palo Alto in June 2012 and later operated laboratories in Newark, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2013 it partnered with Walgreens for in-store testing, following a Safeway clinic investment in 2012. The company promoted its Edison analyzer and nanotainer blood-collection vessel. Reporting by The Wall Street Journal in October 2015 questioned its technology and testing practices. Regulatory actions, lawsuits, and lost partnerships followed. Theranos ended laboratory operations in 2017, announced its shutdown on September 4, 2018, and transferred patents to Fortress Investment Group later that month.
Theranos Inc. Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
Sale price
$4.99
Regular price
Carry a compact reminder of Theranos Inc., the Palo Alto health-technology company whose rapid rise and collapse became a defining business story of the 2010s. Founded as Real-Time Cures in 2003, Theranos promoted the Edison analyzer and nanotainer while pursuing a retail testing presence with Walgreens. This double-sided keychain charm is made for collectors who appreciate startup lore, business journalism, technology history, and cautionary corporate narratives.
Theranos Inc. was an American privately held health technology company founded in 2003 by 19-year-old Stanford University undergraduate Elizabeth Holmes. Originally called Real-Time Cures, it adopted the name Theranos, combining “therapy” and “diagnosis.” Holmes used an education trust to start the business, which pursued lab-on-a-chip blood-testing technology intended to make testing cheaper and more accessible. Theranos moved to 1601 S. California Ave. in Palo Alto in June 2012 and later operated laboratories in Newark, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2013 it partnered with Walgreens for in-store testing, following a Safeway clinic investment in 2012. The company promoted its Edison analyzer and nanotainer blood-collection vessel. Reporting by The Wall Street Journal in October 2015 questioned its technology and testing practices. Regulatory actions, lawsuits, and lost partnerships followed. Theranos ended laboratory operations in 2017, announced its shutdown on September 4, 2018, and transferred patents to Fortress Investment Group later that month.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from the China
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.