About
Entrepreneur in Residence and innovation/strategy leader with two decades across biotech, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. Held roles at IFF and DuPont and served as an EIR with Ginkgo Bioworks.
Experience
- Agilent TechnologiesDirector Innovation Strategycurrent2026 — presentWilmington, DE
- The Innovation SpaceExecutive in Residencecurrent2026 — presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
- INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES I.F.F.VP R&D Portfolio, Digital & Analytical Sciences2024 — 2025Wilmington, DE
- INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES I.F.F.VP R&D Strategy, Portfolio, and PMO2021 — 2024Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.Corporate Development / Entrepreneur in Residence2020 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- DuPontDirector - Emerging Innovation & Innovation Strategy2016 — 2020Wilmington, DE
- DuPontStrategic Planning Manager - DuPont Corporate Plans2013 — 2016Wilmington, DE
- Butamax Advanced Biofuels, LLCVP and Chief Science & Technology Officer2009 — 2013Wilmington, DE
- DuPontProgram Manager / Research Manager2007 — 2009Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- DuPontSegment Manager - DuPont Performance Coatings2005 — 2007Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- DuPontProduct Platform Manager - DuPont Performance Coatings2003 — 2005Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- DuPontProject Leader/Technical Supervisor - DuPont CR&D2001 — 2003Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- DuPontResearch Engineer - DuPont CR&D1997 — 2001Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Skills & more
Coaching1Startups1Fermentation Technology1Polymer ScienceSix Sigma Green BeltProduction Process DevelopmentPilot PlantCustomer ExperienceCustomer InsightProduct MarketingPricing StrategyProduct Launch
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Sales StrategySix Sigma Black BeltCapability DevelopmentSalesDistributor ManagementCoatings TechnologyFermentation Process DevelopmentProgram ManagementCapital ExpendituresStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategy- 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 two decades across biotech, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. Held roles at IFF and DuPont and served as an EIR with Ginkgo Bioworks.
- 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).
Same school
Also attended Michigan State University101
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Also attended The University of Toledo9
Vipul KellaInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalChris HocevarExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersNeil CameronVenture Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures AgVictor Pascucci IIIManaging General Partner, Cofounder at Energy Capital VenturesBala SrinivasaManaging Director at Arkam VenturesVinod JoseGP at Callapina Capital at Callapina Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Agilent Technologies33
Martin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst FundStuart HwangVenture Partner at Remiges Ventures, Inc.Herman VerrelstFounding Partner & Senior Advisor at Heran PartnersNick RoelofsVenture Partner at ScietyStuart HwangVenture Partner at RDiscoveryEmily LeproustCEO, Twist Bioscience & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
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Also worked at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.23
Sundeep PeechuGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsAnkit GuptaGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorDavid BeyerPartner at Amplify PartnersPaul WeinsteinGeneral Partner at Azure Capital PartnersAlex TingDirector of Events & Operations at Pillar VC
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Also worked at DuPont34
William D. ProvinePresident & CEO at The Innovation SpaceDeb TraversEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceAlexander KhutorskyVice President, Mergers & Acquisitions at DuPont at The Innovation SpaceAlbert J. RobichaudPartner at Cure VenturesBenjamin F. DuPontManaging Partner at Chartline Capital PartnersAlan DanceExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTION
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