Ed Tyler

Ed Tyler is an experienced executive who has served on Tempesta Media’s advisory board since August 2011 and is also an investor in the company. He brings a long track record in leadership and entrepreneurial positions to his role.

He is CEO of Ideapoint Ventures, an early-stage venture fund that focuses on nanotechnologies. Previously, he served as president and CEO of Moore Corporation Limited, a provider of data capture, information design, marketing services, digital communications, and print solutions. Ed worked for 24 years with RR Donnelley & Sons Company, beginning his career as an electronics engineer and ultimately serving as executive vice president, sector president, and chief technology officer. He also helped lead 77 Capital, an early-stage venture capital subsidiary of Donnelley, where he was directly responsible for investment decisions and worked closely with portfolio companies while participating on many of their boards.

Ed is a director of Nanophase Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NANX). He is a former chairman of the American Red Cross (Mid-America Chapter) and campaign chairman of the United Way of Lake County and serves as a director for several small private companies. Ed is a member of the Board of Directors of Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, where he is also an adjunct faculty member.