About
Managing director of both GTT Group and Ideaship. Serial entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded five startups, including one taken from concept to acquisition in seven years. Holds 21 patents in precision timing, geolocation, mobile devices, and related technologies.
Experience
- Global Technology Transfer GroupManaging Directorcurrent2022 — presentPortland, Oregon
- IdeashipManaging Directorcurrent2022 — presentPortland, Oregon, United States
- Carbon ArcHead of Product2021 — 2022
- KochavaVice President, Data Partnerships (Data Management Platform)2019 — 2021Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- KochavaVP, Marketing Automation Platforms2017 — 2019Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- MobileRQCEO2011 — 2017Portland, Oregon
- ZuluTimeChief Strategy Officer / Co-Founder2011
- ZuluTimeCEO / Co-Founder2006 — 2011
- Venture Ad AstraExecutive Vice-President2003 — 2006
- DigimarcProduct Manager / Business Development Manager1999 — 2003
Skills & more
SaaS10Android6iPhone4Software as a Service (SaaS)4BlockchainStrategy18Management2Leadership2Strategic PlanningMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)1Patent Law1Patent Litigation1
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Patent ProsecutionInvestment BankingInvestment ManagementIntellectual PropertyVenture CapitalCorporate Venture CapitalMobile DevicesStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementStart-upsWirelessBusiness DevelopmentFrom Tyler's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ideaship
Alex Harry
Patent Analyst and Registered Patent Agent at Ideaship
Byron Godsey
Finance Director at Ideaship
John Brancolini
Patent Development and Strategic Due Diligence Lead at Ideaship
Josh Wylie
Venture Capital Professional at Ideaship
Kari Lubitz
Managing Director at Ideaship
Masaaki (Matt) Murata
Patent Attorney and IP Services Provider at Ideaship
Michael Lubitz
Senior Managing Director and Founder at Ideaship
Robert Bell
Investor at Ideaship
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tyler McKinley?
- Managing director of both GTT Group and Ideaship. Serial entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded five startups, including one taken from concept to acquisition in seven years. Holds 21 patents in precision timing, geolocation, mobile devices, and related technologies.
- Where does Tyler McKinley work?
- Tyler McKinley is Managing Director at Ideaship.
- Where did Tyler McKinley go to school?
- Tyler McKinley studied at University of Oregon (B.S., Journalism SOJC).
Founder mafias
University of Oregon mafia11
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Angela JacksonM.A.Founded PortlandseedfundDuane PrimozichB.S.Founded Hope FoodsJill NelsonBusinessFounded Ruby ReceptionistsJacob WestBachelor's degree of ArtsFounded PsmilinAngel GambinoMaster's degreeFounded AngelgambinoMarge BreyaMBAFounded Leadspace
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Digimarc mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Oregon66
Darcy YeeMarketing and Communications at Menlo VenturesJessica YuSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftIsabelle SmithEvents Coordinator at HeavybitJennifer SavagePartner at Illuminate VenturesTilak MandadiExecutive Vice President, Ventures and Chief Experience and Technology at Flare Capital PartnersKrista CoppermanOperating Partner at TCV
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Shared employers
Also worked at Global Technology Transfer Group8
Tyler OuAccounting Officer at Global PartnershipsMichael LubitzSenior Managing Director and Founder at IdeashipJosh WylieVenture Capital Professional at IdeashipSammy LubitzInvestment and Strategic Planning Lead at IdeashipAlex HarryPatent Analyst and Registered Patent Agent at IdeashipByron GodseyFinance Director at Ideaship
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