Tyler Shultz

Tyler Shultz is the CEO and co-founder of Flux Biosciences, Inc., a company developing a device to magnetically analyze biomarkers at home.

Shultz is best known for being a key whistleblower in the Theranos scandal, where he played a pivotal role in exposing fraudulent practices within the once-high-profile biotech startup. Shultz, a former Theranos employee and the grandson of George Shultz, a former U.S. Secretary of State who served on the company's board of directors, became deeply concerned after observing discrepancies in the company’s blood-testing technology.

Despite pressure from Theranos executives and his own family, Shultz reported his findings to regulators, playing a critical role in the investigation that ultimately led to the downfall of Theranos and the conviction of its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. His actions have been credited with preventing the company from further misleading investors and putting patients at risk.

Shultz's experience has made him a notable advocate for ethics in business and healthcare technology. He has since become a public speaker, sharing his story to raise awareness about the importance of integrity in the workplace, especially within the startup and biotech sectors. Shultz's whistleblowing journey was also depicted in the popular HBO documentary "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley" and in John Carreyrou's book "Bad Blood."