Tyler is a seasoned technology sector operator and entrepreneur who’s 25-year career has focused on corporate development and organizational transformation across early and growth-stage enterprises. As Executive Vice President, Corporate Development he leads a cross functional team who’s mission is to drive inorganic growth, partnerships and alliances and strategic advisory support of the executive team and operational leadership. His corporate career include Vice President, Global Business Development at BlackBerry, Vice President, Corporate Development at Bridgewater Systems (acquired by Amdocs), Vice President Business Development a QNX Software (acquired by BlackBerry). Tyler’s entrepreneurial career and accomplishments include; Co-Founder, Youi.tv (Acquired by Warner Media), CEO and co-founder of Adenyo (acquired by Motricity), co-founder and CEO of Ackroo (ACK: TSXV) and Co-founder, COO of GoFor Industries a venture backed logistics marketplace backed by Mucker Capital, Builders.vc and others. Privately, Tyler is a managing partner with Ligo Partners, a multi-family office focused on technology sector investing in early and growth stage venture backed businesses.
