Project Description
Tyler Shultz is a scientist, startup founder, and professional speaker advocating for ethical innovation. He graduated from Stanford and quickly entered the national scene when he blew the whistle at Theranos. His efforts were recognized by Forbes when he was named to their “30 under 30” Health Care list, and his Audible Original was the #1 downloaded non-fiction title on Audible in its debut month.
His story has been featured in the HBO documentary “The Inventor,” the book “Bad Blood,” and the Hulu series “The Dropout.” After leaving Theranos, Tyler co-founded two point-of-care diagnostics companies, and now speaks at universities, conferences, and corporations around the country about cultivating courage in individuals and organizations.
TOPIC: Cultivating Courage: Speak Up Culture Enhances Organizational Health
Theranos promised to revolutionize healthcare, attained a $9B valuation, and assembled a high-powered board of directors of former secretaries of state, secretaries of defense, 4-star generals, and senators. Tyler was 22 years old and eager to join “the Apple of healthcare.” He quickly realized, however, that behind the facade of a charismatic founder, powerful board, high-profile investors, and magazine cover stories, Theranos was built on lies.
Tyler speaks about his experiences as he navigated complex ethical, regulatory, legal, and personal dilemmas as he exposed one of the biggest corporate frauds since Enron. Attendees gain insights into recognizing red flags, the importance of moral courage, and practical advice for building healthy corporate culture.
Participants will leave the session able to:
Define what their personal core values are
Identify situations in their own lives where those values are challenged
Assess the corporate cultures they work in
Know what resources are available to them (internal speak up channels, external whistleblowing channels)
Reviews for Tyler
“Tyler is an absolute gem. Had us all laughing then moved us so much that we gave him a standing ovation. He restores our faith in the next generation. Best conference speaker ever.”
“It’s no mean feat to navigate through an incredibly complicated story like Theranos while taking a deeper dive into the portions that the audience will find most compelling. My phone has been positively blowing up with rave reviews.”
“Tyler is one of the very best speakers I’ve heard in my 34 years teaching at Haas. On the last day of the semester I asked my students who their favorite speaker was and they all yelled “Tyler!” in unison.”
