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.

“Representing the Moorman Foundation is a distinct honor” Osborn noted, as he will play a vital role in the academic success of overseeing interdisciplinary, community engagement projects and providing public activities and events. In addition, the C-SC Division of Business, Education, and Law will host a summer college prep program for high school students considering majors and careers in business and entrepreneurship. Set to begin in summer 2022, participants will have the ability to earn college credit while obtaining countless professional development opportunities.

C-SC, a community-focused college, will utilize the Moorman Professor to organize and lead a semi-annual community engagement symposium and will provide a Leadership Speaker Series dedicated to bringing outstanding leaders from the private, government, and nonprofit sectors to campus to discuss business-related topics, which will be open to the public.

With the awarding of the Moorman-Professorship, C-SC is poised to make an increased impact on the economic development activities of our communities and the region, as well as educate the public about important economic issues. Osborn is excited to begin his role, with formal installation at the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester and stated, “I look forward to providing leadership, with the help of many others at C-SC, to impact students and the community through an emphasis on the economic, legal, and ethical principles in a free democratic society.” With the assistance of the Moorman Foundation, the College will continue to impact our region by providing workforce-ready graduates.