CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will welcome Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz to campus Wednesday, Feb. 18 for a special presentation examining ethics, innovation, and integrity in the healthcare and technology industries. Shultz will speak from 11:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m. in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. His presentation is free and open to the public and is funded through the C-SC Moorman Professorship Grant.
At just 22 years old and fresh out of college, Shultz joined Theranos, a Silicon Valley startup once hailed as “the Apple of healthcare.” The company promised to revolutionize blood testing, raising nearly $1 billion in funding, achieving a $9 billion valuation, and assembling a high-profile board that included former secretaries of state and defense, U.S. senators, and military leaders.
Not long after arriving, Shultz began uncovering serious ethical and regulatory concerns behind the organization’s widely celebrated public image. What he discovered ultimately led him to become a key whistleblower in exposing fraudulent practices within Theranos, helping bring to light one of the most significant corporate fraud cases in the U.S. since Enron. His actions contributed to the company’s collapse and the criminal convictions of its top executives.
Today, Shultz shares his story with audiences around the world, offering insight into the personal and professional challenges he faced while navigating complex legal, ethical, and corporate pressures. His presentations explore the importance of courage, accountability, and ethical decision-making, particularly in high-stakes, high-innovation environments.
A scientist and entrepreneur, Shultz has since co-founded two diagnostics companies, including a deep-technology venture emerging from Stanford University’s Center for Magnetic Nanotechnology and a direct-to-consumer diagnostics and telehealth company. He also advises startups and venture capital firms, helping organizations address technical, commercial, and ethical challenges as they scale groundbreaking ideas.
Through his speaking engagements, Shultz addresses a wide range of audiences, students, executives, founders, investors, regulators, and compliance professionals, emphasizing how truth and integrity can serve as competitive advantages in business and leadership.
Contact the Marketing & Public Relations Office, at pr@culver.edu or 573-288-6000 ext. 6728 for more information.
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