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Theranos Whistleblower Tyler Shultz on Doing the Right Thing and Overcoming Fear

Dec 25, 2022

Tyler Shultz, the courageous whistleblower behind the Theranos scandal, shares his journey of exposing fraudulent blood-testing practices. He discusses the fear and personal sacrifices faced by whistleblowers, shedding light on the moral clarity required to stand against unethical behavior. Tyler also explores the manipulative dynamics of powerful leaders like Elizabeth Holmes, revealing how ambition can create moral dilemmas. His reflections on integrity, societal pressures, and familial expectations offer profound insights into navigating ethical responsibilities in the corporate world.

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Tyler Shultz

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

The Whistleblower's Dilemma

16min

Finding Moral Clarity Amidst Job Loyalty and Societal Pressures

3min

The Moral Dilemma of Silence

18min

Exploiting Vulnerabilities: A Study in Manipulation and Influence

2min

The Intricacies of Accountability in Deception

2min

Greed and Power: The Theranos Board Dynamics

4min

Navigating Moral Dilemmas in Ambition

16min

Navigating Moral Dilemmas and Leadership Challenges

9min

10.

The Challenge of Saying No and Gratitude for Support

3min

Ryan speaks with Tyler Shultz about his new audiobook Thicker than Water, the harsh realities of being a whistleblower, how he overcame the fear of backlash from his decision to expose Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes’s motivation, and more.

Tyler Shultz is an entrepreneur and author whose work focuses on driving innovation in healthcare. He graduated from Stanford with a Biology degree and entered the national scene when he blew the whistle at Theranos by exposing the company’s dubious blood-testing practices activities to the public health regulators in New York and the Wall Street Journal. He is featured in Alex Gibney’s HBO documentary The Inventor. Tyler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Flux Biosciences, Inc. His efforts were recognized by Forbes when he was named to their “30 under 30” Health Care 2017 list. Tyler can be found on twitter as @TylerShutz_.

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