Tyler McKinley

Tyler McKinley is a seasoned senior product and intellectual property executive with a strong background in delivering digital products and technology in various domains like data, analytics, signals, mobile, SaaS, and connected devices. With a remarkable portfolio, he holds over twenty-one patents in fields ranging from precision timing and geolocation to video encoding and smart meters.

Throughout his career, Tyler has been deeply involved in start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures, culminating in his current role as the Managing Director of Ideaship, the venture arm of GTT Group. He finds great joy in collaborating with exceptional founding teams pushing boundaries in their innovative work.

Tyler's entrepreneurial journey includes successfully steering a venture-backed contextual mobile marketing SaaS company as CEO, Co-Founder, and Chief Product Officer, leading it from inception through funding rounds to acquisition by Kochava.

Known for his dedication to product design, development, and growth, Tyler excels at building high-performing teams and driving revenue at scale. His unparalleled strength lies in marrying a strong product vision with precise tactical execution, contributing significantly to his remarkable professional achievements. Embodying both practice and thought leadership, Tyler brings valuable insights and expertise to his roles and clients.

Tyler McKinley's mantra of embracing challenges head-on is evident in his approach towards endeavors – a belief that pushing boundaries and tackling the 'impossible' leads to breakthroughs and remarkable achievements.