Whistleblowers can impact not just a company’s profitability but future employees and partners, said Alan Pelz-Sharpe, founder of market analyst firm Deep Analysis.

Whistleblowers have an impact “by informing others of the true nature of the business,” he said.

He added that the tech sector is “rife with issues” that many employees are many employees are uncomfortable with, and he expects to see more whistleblowers.