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Joseph Tiller

Investor

Managing Director at Zone Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Joseph Tiller serves as Chief Administrative Officer at Also, a technology company developing vertically integrated small electric vehicles for autonomous and driven applications across global markets. He oversees corporate development and strategy, enterprise operations, information technology, legal, real estate, and compliance functions. With 25 years of experience across automotive, retail, micromobility, sports technology, and consumer packaged goods sectors, Tiller previously held the position of Chief Administrative Officer at Specialized Bicycle, where he contributed to tripling revenue and profitability while expanding the company's presence to over 70 international markets. He has also served as Managing Director of Zone 5 Ventures, a corporate venture capital fund investing in sports, fitness, outdoor, and wellness companies, and held earlier roles in finance, legal, and mergers and acquisitions focused on corporate transformation at organizations including Chrysler, RadioShack, and the City of Detroit.

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Experience

  1. Also.Chief Administrative Officercurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  2. Specialized Bicycle ComponentsChief Administrative Officer & Board Member2022 — 2025
  3. Specialized Bicycle ComponentsGlobal Head of Ventures, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary2021 — 2022
  4. Specialized Bicycle ComponentsGlobal Head of Corporate Transactions and Ventures2017 — 2021
  5. Zone 5 VenturesManaging Director & Head of Zone 5 Ventures2019 — 2025
  6. OutrideBoard Member2023 — 2025
  7. KAYA ClimbBoard Member2020 — 2025
  8. Today's PlanBoard Member2019 — 2022
  9. Jones DayCorporate Attorney - Turnaround, M&A and Corporate Finance2007 — 2017
  10. U.S. District CourtsJudicial Clerk2006 — 2007
  11. CJE SeniorLifeFinance Associate2003 — 2006
  12. U.S. BankAnalyst2000 — 2003

Education

  1. University of Illinois Chicago School of LawDoctor of Law - JD
  2. Dominican UniversityMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
  3. Southwest Baptist UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Business/Corporate Communications
  4. Missouri State University

Skills & more

Leadership3Strategy3Mergers & Acquisitions14Venture Capital12Corporate Law25Investments11Corporate Finance1International Business1Restructuring23Debt Restructuring2Corporate Venture Capital2Corporate Development1
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From Joseph's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended University of Illinois Chicago School of Law1

BradAdvisor at Clear Ventures

Also attended Dominican University1

Ryan TlustyChief Financial Officer at Cleveland Avenue

Also attended Missouri State University8

Melissa MontanVice President, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersMike AmecheCXO, DeployX at Red Cell IncubationBeau SpradlingChief Financial Officer at Balerion Space VenturesErin HolmSenior Associate, Talent at Five Elms CapitalJason BarnhouseCo-Founder, LeadWell Advisory Partners at Empactful CapitalDrew AndersonManaging Director - Services at Carat Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Also.1

Jay ParkCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Prysm Capital

Also worked at Specialized Bicycle Components1

Kimberly HilgerSenior Associate at Zone Ventures

Also worked at U.S. Bank18

Jonathan BavaroAccounting Manager at Founder CollectiveMinh LeManaging Director at Service Provider CapitalTom BittingManaging Director at Advantage Capital PartnersAnthony BillingsSenior Vice President at Advantage Capital PartnersJake KleinerInvestment Partner at Bettor CapitalBaoning (Kenny) FanInvestor at Sand Hill Angels

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Colleagues at Zone Ventures

Kimberly Hilger
Senior Associate at Zone Ventures