Cultivating Courage: Speak Up Culture Enhances Organizational Health

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 statement encapsulates a crucial, yet often overlooked idea: company culture and transparent reporting policies are essential to the long-term success of any organization.

Tyler delves into his experiences at Theranos, highlighting the impact that corporate culture and ethical practices have on the success of a company. He illustrates how empowering employees to voice concerns enables companies to address issues before they escalate. Tyler helps executives and employees embrace these concepts, promoting a healthier corporate culture and ultimately a more successful organization.

Cultivating Courage: Your perceived limitations are actually gifts

When Tyler left Theranos, the president of the company accused him of being arrogant, ignorant, and reckless. But what Tyler slowly came to realize... was that he was RIGHT. Because what he was describing weren't actually limitations or deficits, but a unique type of courage that comes with being young. These traits enabled him to take huge risks and ultimately become the most influential person in that organization.

As Tyler reflects on his experience, he helps other young leaders embrace being young, accept the unknowns, and build confidence in themselves to leverage this unique moment in their lives. By cultivating courage in themselves, students and young leaders will not only become more ethical and confident people but will also be prepared to make life-changing decisions. They can speak truth to power, start a company, become leaders in their organizations, change careers, or pursue new degrees. Join Tyler to discover how you can turn youthful boldness into a powerful force for positive change and lasting success.

Beyond his role in Theranos, Tyler brings a wealth of experience from co-founding two diagnostics startups and winning the "Bold Epic Innovator" award in the Tricorder XPrize competition. As an advisor to startups and advocate for whistleblowers through his non-profit work, Tyler's experience makes him a perfect panelist for a wide array of conference themes. Past conference appearances includes the STAT Health Tech Summit, GITEX, Techstars Startup Week, International Journalism Festival, Boston Med Devices, AACC, World Healthcare Congress, Vancouver Venture Capital Conference, and MANOVA. Tyler's diverse background equips him to offer valuable insights and inspire meaningful discussions at any event.

Ethics in Action: Navigating High-Stakes Legal and Ethical Dilemmas

Earning MCLE ethics credit has never been so enthralling. Tyler's unique experiences navigating ethical and legal dilemmas in high-stakes environments offer a compelling perspective that enriches traditional ethics training. His talk focuses on attorneys' professional responsibility, providing essential education on and citations to the Rules of Professional Conduct and the State Bar Act.

By attending his talk, your firm can provide MCLE ethics credits to its attorneys, ensuring they stay informed and inspired about their professional responsibilities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Tyler and elevate your firm's commitment to ethical practice.