Kyle Nel

Kyle Nel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation and marketing research. Currently serving as a Venture Advisor at Sandbox Industries since June 2024, Kyle focuses on building and investing in innovations that promote lasting change in human livelihood. As a faculty member and President of Singularity Labs at Singularity University since July 2016, Kyle also contributes to advancing education and research in emerging technologies. Prior roles include CEO and Co-Founder of Uncommon Partners, acquired by Singularity University in 2019, and EVP Mentor at Uncommon Partners Lab. Previous experiences include leading Lowe's Innovation Labs, working in customer insights at Walmart, and directing marketing research at iHeartRadio. Kyle holds an MBA with a focus on Marketing Research from the Wisconsin School of Business and a BA in Marketing and Spanish from Brigham Young University - Idaho.