The Social Radars Tyler Shultz, Theranos Whistleblower (Part 2)
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Dec 4, 2024 Tyler Shultz, the whistleblower who bravely exposed fraud at Theranos, shares the harrowing details of his journey. He discusses the intense legal threats and intimidation he faced after reaching out to the Wall Street Journal. The emotional turmoil surrounding his resignation is laid bare, highlighting an awkward Thanksgiving with Elizabeth Holmes. Tyler reflects on the isolating experience of whistleblowing, the moral dilemmas involved, and the critical lessons learned about courage and integrity in the face of corporate misconduct.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
- Tyler Schultz's parents almost boycotted Thanksgiving dinner because Elizabeth Holmes was invited.
- Tyler insisted on attending, believing that Elizabeth wanted to create family division.
Creepy Toast
- At Thanksgiving, Elizabeth Holmes gave a toast expressing love for the Schultz family, which Tyler found creepy.
- He felt angry and scared, his hand shaking as he raised his glass.
Whistleblower Contact
- A Wall Street Journal reporter, John Carreyrou, contacted Tyler about Theranos.
- Tyler decided to become a source, wanting accountability and to protect his grandfather's reputation.
