Tyler Shultz
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Tyler Shultz
Keynote Speaker
Theranos Whistleblower and Entrepreneur; Author, Thicker than Water; Featured in HBO’s The Inventor and Hulu’s The Dropout
Tyler Shultz's goal as a speaker is to inspire individuals and organizations to act courageously and build cultures that prioritize doing what’s right. He uses storytelling to bring topics like board oversight, due diligence, and building a speak-up culture to life.
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Theranos promised to revolutionize the healthcare industry, raised nearly $1B in funding, 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, fresh out of college, and eager to join a company that was being touted as “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 recounts his experiences as he navigated complex ethical, regulatory, legal, and personal dilemmas as he exposed one of the biggest corporate frauds since Enron. Tyler’s story offers a compelling perspective on the power of courage and integrity in the face of immense pressure.
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Tyler Shultz’s Speech Topics
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Cultivating Courage: Your Perceived Limitations are Actually Gifts
When Tyler left Theranos, the company president called him arrogant, ignorant, and reckless. But what Tyler slowly came to realize… was that he was RIGHT. Because what he was describing weren’t actually flaws, but a unique type of courage that comes with being young. In this talk, Tyler empowers students and young leaders to embrace their youth, trust their instincts, and step into uncertainty with confidence. By cultivating courage early, they can speak truth to power, launch companies, shift careers, and lead with purpose. This is a call to turn youthful boldness into lasting, transformational impact.
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Cultivating Courage: Governance Lessons from the Theranos Boardroom
The guardrails of many stakeholders had to fail for Theranos to perpetrate its fraud: employees, investors, board members, executives, regulators, and the media. Billionaires, four-star generals, and secretaries of state invested their money and reputations—only to discover the company’s foundation was built on illusion. Beneath the sleek facade were cracks in governance: superficial due diligence, groupthink, inexperience, and a lack of dissenting voices. In this session, Tyler unpacks these systemic failures and offers lessons to help leaders become more vigilant board members and investors.
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Cultivating Courage: Speak Up Culture is a Competitive Advantage
When leaving Theranos, Tyler wrote to Elizabeth Holmes, “I’m dedicated to the long-term vision of the company, but I’m worried that some of our current practices will prevent us from reaching our long-term goals.” This reflects a critical insight: sacrificing core values for short-term wins can derail even the most promising missions. In his talk, Tyler explores how ethical blind spots and cultural compromises at Theranos undermined its vision. He shows how prioritizing integrity, transparency, and employee voice fosters a values-driven culture—ultimately leading to stronger, healthier, and more resilient organizations.
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Ethics in Action: Navigating High-Stakes Legal and Ethical Dilemmas
Earning MCLE ethics credit has never been more engaging. Tyler shares riveting stories from his firsthand experience navigating ethical and legal dilemmas in high-stakes environments—bringing professional responsibility to life in a way traditional trainings rarely do. His talk includes essential education on the Rules of Professional Conduct and the State Bar Act, with clear citations for MCLE compliance. By hosting Tyler, your firm can offer accredited ethics credit while sparking meaningful reflection on ethical decision-making. It’s a rare opportunity to educate, inspire, and reinforce your firm’s commitment to integrity in practice—all through a talk your attorneys won’t forget.
Works by Tyler Shultz
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Tyler Shultz
Thicker than Water
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