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Tyler Goodwin

Nairobi

Entrepreneur focused on the art and craft of managing the creation process for inclusive businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. Expertise in concept development, market validation, and iteration management. Led solution development team for 10 new businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa — including 2 spinoff ventures with Unilever (health and household care) and a venture lab within an international NGO (2014 Skoll Awardee). Founding Partner at IF, a venture studio inventing new distribution models as a client service. As head of services, I design IF’s Foundational Development process and lead projects.

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Nairobi-based entrepreneur specializing in inclusive business creation.

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Tyler was contracted to assist us with a major product launch as well as an overhaul of our visual ID and collateral materials. He handled both projects extremely well. His personal style made it easy for people at all levels to open up to him while he learned about our products and categories. He was able to quickly research our competitors, analyze our challenges and opportunities, and offer solid strategic input. His attention to detail was stellar in revising dozens of datasheets, brochures, technical specifications and our web site. Tyler will be a great asset to whomever he decides to work for next, we would not hesitate to contract him again in the future.

Jeff Brown Source: LinkedIn

Tyler is an extraordinary marketer. He was instrumental in transforming Smarter Security’s brand and product readiness process. He is a team player who can work with engineering, sales, and marketing. He is entrepreneurial, creative, and thorough. His positive attitude and high energy make him a great addition to any organization focused on growth.

Stori Waugh Source: LinkedIn

Tyler worked with me at Employer Flexible on two different projects related to feasibility studies of current markets. I was very happy with the information he provided to me as I studied these markets, and would happily recommend Tyler and use him again.

Chris "Beau" Dollins, MBA, SPHR Source: LinkedIn

I had the distinct privilege of having Tyler come on-board to do Product Marketing Management in Spring 2011. The Lean Startup Canvas exercises he delivered based on prospect interviews he scoped, researched and conducted are continuing to provide value that allows me to leverage our Systemkey(TM) Risk Intelligence framework to larger markets.

Tyler's commitment went far beyond a task description and we have the foundation for an enduring friendship as well as a talented colleague to call on again. I am happy to endorse Tyler Goodwin and welcome reference calls or emails.

Matthew Weilert Source: LinkedIn

Tyler led a consulting team comprised of technical and business students from universities in both the US and China to a medical technology research team, and crafted a very clear business plan and accompanying pitch that they are now acting on to bring their invention to the neonatal care market. He had responsibility to formulate the plan, organize his diverse team and execute to deliver in a time-compressed setting immersed in a much different culture from his own. His key strengths of crisp analysis, clear communication and a very open leadership style all contributed to the highly valued output he and his team achieved. I have directed the work of more than 30 such teams over the past 4 years and I count this work among the highest impact to the business owner the program has produced.

Gregory Leman Source: LinkedIn

I had the privilege to work with Tyler during i5 in China. Tyler was the project lead of a cross cultural, cross functional team evaluating the market feasibility of a complex medical device for a Hong Kong based organization. He did an excellent job of 1) leading the team, 2) developing and executing a project plan, 3) managing the market evaluation and business analysis process, 4) developing and presenting the study results and conclusions. It was a pleasure to work with Tyler and benefit from his contributions to i5.

Casey Leaman Source: LinkedIn

As Director of Sales and Marketing for the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint Hotel, I had the privilege of instructing various High School students in the Hospitality program. Tyler was the only student in my almost 8 years there to be allowed to pursue a 2 year sales & marketing program. Tyler proved himself to be not only a "stand out" within the program, but he also acheived state and national recognition in vaious Entrepreneurial competitions.
Tyler exhibited a maturity and work ethic rarely exhibited in high school students.
I consider it an honor to have played a very small role in Tyler's development, and consider him a dear personal friend as a result of our many hours spent together working on projects. Any organization would be extremely fortunate to count Tyler as an asset.

Rick Carden, CMP, CHSP Source: LinkedIn

While Tyler worked for me, I could trust him to step in and manage crowds. He has excellent (and smooth) communication skills, understands customer service, and absolutely wowed me on numerous occasions with his maturity in handling situations that would have baffled other student workers. Already I had the sense that I was working with a young man who needed to manage something important--like a restaurant, hotel, convention center--things to do with hospitality. If I had to put any young person in charge of my operations, it would definitely be Tyler.

Kathryn Brogdon Source: LinkedIn

Mr. Goodwin is a mature and responsible leader who demonstrates initiative. He led a multi-national/multi-cultural team in a demanding environment that produced excellent results for the client.

Dick Campbell Source: LinkedIn

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