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Tyler Shultz

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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.

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  • What is your favorite quote? "I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do." — Michael Scott
  • Are there any moments that stand out as having a significant impact on your career? While having what I believed to be a private conversation with my grandfather, he revealed that there were Theranos lawyers hiding in his house. They ambushed me with a notice to appear in co
  • Outside of your profession do you have any hobbies/interests? Playing guitar, writing music, running, swimming.
  • Who do you look up to as a mentor and why? Leighton Read, founder of AffyMax and career CEO and VC, is one of my close mentors. I appreciate is complete honesty even if it’s not what I want to hear. When I first met him he said “I’m g
  • Is there anything else we should know about you? I’ve been a keynote speaker at conferences and universities around the world and am hoping that this platform can help me continue to tell my story and impact leaders.
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