JOHN CARREYROU, author
pulitzer prize ​Investigative journalist

Exposed the Theranos blood testing scandal while working as a writer for the New York Times
ABOUT JOHN:
John Carreyrou is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at the New York Times and the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup. For his extensive coverage of Theranos at The Wall Street Journal, Carreyrou was awarded the George Polk Award for Financial Reporting, the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism in the category of beat reporting, and the Barlett & Steele Silver Award for Investigative Business Journalism.
Carreyrou lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three children.
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE:
​The Theranos scandal has been widely covered in books, news investigations, and documentaries, yet the story didn’t end when the company collapsed. The lengthy legal battle that followed revealed even more about the ethical failures, media credibility gaps, and regulatory blind spots that enabled one of Silicon Valley’s most recent fallen CEOs, the infamous Elizabeth Holmes.

In his keynote session, John Carreyrou, the investigative journalist who broke the Theranos story, will explore the deeper lessons that have emerged since Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup was first published. Attendees will gain new insights from the trial, the role of accountability in business ethics, and how leaders can safeguard their organizations from similar pitfalls.

The dramatic rise and fall of Theranos captivated audiences through documentaries such as The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (HBO) and The Dropout (Hulu), but beyond the headlines, its downfall serves as a powerful case study in the consequences of unchecked ambition and compromised ethics.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the journalist who uncovered the truth--and learn how to recognize and prevent ethical failures before they happen.
A BONUS SESSION WITH JOHN:
After his keynote, John Carreyrou will sit down as a panelist for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of media ethics in today's business landscape. This session will explore how the responsibilities, challenges, and pressures on the media have shifted in an era of rapid information sharing.