A billion-dollar startup. A promise to change healthcare forever. And behind the scenesโฆ a massive lie.
Tyler Shultz was just starting his career when he joined Theranos, only to discover that the companyโs breakthrough blood tests didnโt actually work. Speaking up meant risking everythingโhis career, his family relationships, and his personal safetyโbut it also helped expose one of the biggest frauds in Silicon Valley history.
In this conversation, Tyler shares what it was really like inside Theranos, how he found the courage to blow the whistle, and what leaders today can learn about building ethical cultures that last.
We cover:
โ๏ธ What it was like working inside Theranos
๐ฌ The one question he suggests job seekers ask potential employers
๐ก What ethical leadership looks like when the pressure is on
๐คจ His thoughts on Elizabeth Holmesโ new โblood testingโ company
๐ฐ Why rewarding whistleblowers might actually protect investors and patients
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About our guest:
Tyler Shultz is a scientist at heart, a founder by nature, a whistleblower by accident, a speaker by day, a venture partner by night, and a dad 24/7. His professional life began by exposing unethical practices at Theranos, a revelation that led to the collapse of the $9 billion company and the criminal convictions of its CEO and COO. Since then, he has co-founded two diagnostics companies: a deep tech spinout from Stanfordโs Center for Magnetic Nanotechnology and a direct-to-consumer diagnostics and telehealth company. Beyond building companies, Tyler advises startups and venture funds, helping them navigate the technical, commercial, and ethical challenges of scaling groundbreaking ideas. As a speaker, he shares his experiences with audiences worldwide, addressing lawyers, founders, executives, employees, students, investors, board members, regulators, and compliance experts. He explores themes of truth, courage, and integrity, demonstrating how ethical decision-making can be a competitive advantage.
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