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This scenario paints a grave picture of a startup that transformed from Silicon Valley's darling to a cautionary case study on the importance of ethical practices and risk management in tech companies. The potential value of 23andMe's data—collecting insights from the rich and powerful—could have stood in stark contrast to its rapid decline. However, the sticking point remains that despite possessing valuable assets, the company now teeters on the brink of irrelevance, burdened by lawsuits and public distrust.