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Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by daylae(m): 8:16am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Some of the most successful and innovative people in the world never finished college. Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are both dropouts of Harvard University for example. They both quit early to create Microsoft and Facebook, respectively. Likewise, although he’s no longer with us, Steve Jobs was also a dropout, leaving Reed College prematurely to build the Apple empire. Is dropping out of college the pathway to greatness? Traditional thinking tells us that we need to finish college in order to get anywhere in this world. Yet, these men made billions by pursuing their dreams instead of following the pack. Not only that, they have created companies that have completely changed the way we live. Simply put, they have had a palpable and positive impact on the world. Perhaps this is precisely why billionaire Peter Thiel now encourages young people to forgo college and follow their passions. Recently, another college dropout joined the ranks of innovative billionaires, and she’s barely 30. Meet Elizabeth Holmes When Elizabeth Holmes was a 19-year-old sophomore at Stanford University in 2003, she decided to drop out and start her own company, Theranos. She felt strongly that her tuition money could be used for a greater and more benevolent purpose: revolutionizing healthcare. When she first told Channing Robertson, her chemical engineering professor, what she planned to do, he was concerned about the implications of Holmes leaving her degree unfinished. He asked her why she wanted to risk everything in order to pursue this plan. Holmes replied : The fire in Holmes’ eyes convinced her professor that she would succeed, and she received his blessing. Making Medical History Holmes wanted to create a technology that would make blood tests easier. She hates needles, and wanted to make blood tests simpler, cheaper and more accessible for all people. For a decade, she quietly worked on a technology that would make blood tests nothing more than a painless finger prick. Holmes has created hardware and software that allow for blood tests to be done by pricking someone’s finger and storing the blood in a tiny vial called a nanotainer. Some people are so afraid of needles and blood, they would rather avoid getting blood tests than obtaining potentially life-saving medical information. Surprisingly, about half of all Americans do not comply when their doctors ask them to get blood work done. Holmes’ technology eliminates that fear, and makes it easier and more likely that people will get necessary blood tests. Not to mention, traditional blood tests typically involve sending multiple vials of blood to separate labs for evaluation. This takes weeks for the results to come through, and also leaves a lot of room for error. With the single prick of a finger, the technology Holmes has created can provide a wealth of information with exceptional efficiency. The new tests can be done at a pharmacy without going to a doctor or lab, and the results only take about four hours. Furthermore, the same drop of blood can be used for multiple tests with this technology. Blood work can also be very expensive, depending on your insurance coverage. This new test, however, is much cheaper, which was always one of Holmes’ goals when she started Theranos. It’s painless, more accurate, cheaper and quicker. Simply put, this technology is revolutionary, and it will save lives. Blood Money Holmes’ company, Theranos, is now worth $9 billion. She owns 50 percent of it and is worth $4.5 billion, making her the youngest female and third-youngest billionaire on the recently released list of the 400 richest Americans from Forbes. She is the youngest woman to become a self-made billionaire. Her company has also partnered with Walgreens, and it seems that it will only continue to grow. Yet, Holmes did not create her company to get rich, she sincerely wanted to make a change in the world. As she puts it: She believes that affordable and efficient healthcare is a human and civil right. Elizabeth Holmes is proof that greatness is achieved by combining passion, innovation and the desire to better the lives of those around you. Photo Courtesy: Facebook http://elitedaily.com/money/entrepreneurship/meet-elizabeth-holmes/788918/ 1 Like 2 Shares
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Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Idrismusty97(m): 8:21am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Yet another dropout.... 1 Like |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by jotey(m): 8:24am On Oct 09, 2014 |
.op I will soon b d next world's youngest male billionaire |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by kokoA(m): 8:26am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Why didn't I read this when I was still in school sef? |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by iahmed(m): 8:31am On Oct 09, 2014 |
owkay! |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by konjakonja(m): 8:36am On Oct 09, 2014 |
She fine welu welu,any lucky guy wey enta her kpekus don grab bloody toto money be dat |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by zubysnook: 9:20am On Oct 09, 2014 |
I |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by IGBOSON1: 9:29am On Oct 09, 2014 |
konjakonja: ^^^I wouldn't go as far as saying she's beautiful......she's just a bit pretty! It's all the billions that's making you see beauty, but don't worry bros.....it's a normal thing! |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by uwa1(m): 10:01am On Oct 09, 2014 |
This is good. God bless her |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by sopoundz(m): 10:10am On Oct 09, 2014 |
altho d finger pricking is stil painful, I appreciate her work. schl aint erry but its necessary, |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by chaloner(m): 10:14am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Going to school is not a cert of makingg I a billionaire but a cert for u to produce billionaires......... As them , the people with certs produce those money . Think and choose the path to follow . |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by IbokUtoroh(m): 10:27am On Oct 09, 2014 |
who wants to be a billionaire? reach me via my webuside. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by WebSurfer(m): 11:03am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by decountof(m): 11:16am On Oct 09, 2014 |
God....please give me ideas of my own 2 Likes |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by badmrkt(m): 11:30am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Dropouts making money more than grashduates....well I'm one of 'em. Figure out which... |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by daylae(m): 11:34am On Oct 09, 2014 |
decountof:we all at one time or the other have ideas begging to be initiated,but we just cloud our minds with alot of what ifs. rather pray for the boldness to put them to work. 2 Likes |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by yorubakid2: 11:50am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Good for her but she remains the few successful one among thousand of drop outs that made it big in life Education still remains the key to success 1 Like |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Sijioke(m): 11:58am On Oct 09, 2014 |
Most of all the successful people are either college drop outs or illiterates.. This truly means.. That word DETERMINATION.. is necessary for you to be a success. Yet still naija parents still force their children to be a medical doctor as if there aint anyother course in the world.. Moreover, 90% of the most successfull people didnt even Go near that course.. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Sijioke(m): 12:00pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
yorubakid2:and you are among the thousands of the people who are aspiring to be like her. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by yorubakid2: 12:02pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Sijioke:yea but not as a drop out |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Sijioke(m): 12:04pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
yorubakid2:do they use certificate to collect money from bank?? |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by yorubakid2: 12:08pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Sijioke:No I wonder what your next question is going to be like |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Nobody: 12:12pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Wow, I like her |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Nobody: 12:48pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Mtcheew, my uncle's ex girlfriend. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by davidflipcy(m): 1:43pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Cool |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Nobody: 2:40pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
So are you advising me to drop out? |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by daylae(m): 2:44pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
MarthaK:if you must. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by Nobody: 2:46pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
daylae:I won't |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by daylae(m): 3:03pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
MarthaK:just hope you know why you won't dropout. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by major466(m): 6:18pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
I wish I was a University dropout. By now I should be swimming in billions, flying around the world in my private jet together with Aliko Dangote. |
Re: Meet The World’s Youngest Female Billionaire;a College Dropout by 2fine2fast(m): 7:13pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Last night i had a dream I was a bush meat in the dream and i was playing by a large stream, Suddenly i tripped into the stream, where i now swam with a female White Whale. I woke up and called my Bishop immediately....he gave the meaning Meaning......very soon i am going to jam a very rich lady from lands afar... She will fall in love with me and the rest will be history.... Manifestation: I just met the SHE... Her picture is right above me. Conclusion and Recommendation: Please i need your advice as to how my dream with this babe will be a FULL 3D REALITY. |
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