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Tyler Ames

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Entrepreneur in Residence at The Innovation Space

Wilmington, Delaware

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About

Entrepreneur in Residence and innovation strategy leader with over two decades across biotechnology, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. Held roles at IFF and DuPont and served as an EIR with Ginkgo Bioworks. Holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.

Experience

  1. Agilent TechnologiesDirector Innovation Strategycurrent2026 — presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
  2. The Innovation SpaceExecutive in Residencecurrent2026 — presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
  3. INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES I.F.F.VP R&D Portfolio, Digital & Analytical Sciences2024 — 2025Wilmington, Delaware, United States
  4. INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES I.F.F.VP R&D Strategy, Portfolio, and PMO2021 — 2024Wilmington, Delaware, United States
  5. Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.Corporate Development / Entrepreneur in Residence2020 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  6. DuPontDirector - Emerging Innovation & Innovation Strategy2016 — 2020Wilmington, DE
  7. DuPontStrategic Planning Manager - DuPont Corporate Plans2013 — 2016Wilmington, DE
  8. Butamax Advanced Biofuels, LLCVP and Chief Science & Technology Officer2009 — 2013Wilmington, DE
  9. DuPontProgram Manager / Research Manager2007 — 2009Wilmington, Delaware, United States
  10. DuPontSegment Manager - DuPont Performance Coatings2005 — 2007Wilmington, Delaware, United States
  11. DuPontProduct Platform Manager - DuPont Performance Coatings2003 — 2005Wilmington, Delaware, United States
  12. DuPontProject Leader/Technical Supervisor - DuPont CR&D2001 — 2003Wilmington, Delaware, United States
  13. DuPontResearch Engineer - DuPont CR&D1997 — 2001Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Skills & more

Coaching2Startups2Fermentation Technology2Polymer ScienceSix Sigma Green BeltProduction Process DevelopmentPilot PlantCustomer ExperienceCustomer InsightProduct MarketingPricing StrategyProduct Launch
+8 moreSales StrategySix Sigma Black BeltCapability DevelopmentSalesDistributor ManagementCoatings TechnologyFermentation Process DevelopmentProgram Management
  • PADI Rescue Diver — PADI
  • Six Sigma Black Belt — DuPont
  • Leading Innovative Change: Executive Education Program with UC Berkeley Haas School of Executive Education and ExecOnline, Inc. — University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

From Tyler's professional profile.

Colleagues at The Innovation Space

Adam Zong
Entrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space
Alex Dulin
Chief Operating Officer at The Innovation Space
Alexander Khutorsky
Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions at DuPont at The Innovation Space
Casper Vroemen
Chief R&D Officer, Global at IFF at The Innovation Space
Catherine Burch
Program Manager — Acceleration Programs at The Innovation Space
Dario Vasquez
Program Manager at The Innovation Space
Deb Travers
Entrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space
Doug Hicks
Entrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tyler Ames?
Entrepreneur in Residence and innovation strategy leader with over two decades across biotechnology, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. Held roles at IFF and DuPont and served as an EIR with Ginkgo Bioworks. Holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
Where does Tyler Ames work?
Tyler Ames is Entrepreneur in Residence at The Innovation Space.
Where did Tyler Ames go to school?
Tyler Ames studied at Michigan State University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology Focus); Michigan State University (Master of Science - MS, Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology Focus); The University of Toledo (Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering).

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