Tyler Gates

Tyler Gates is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology and experiential marketing. Currently serving as Chief Futurist at The Glimpse Group since August 2022, Tyler has also held multiple leadership roles at Brightline Interactive since January 2012, including General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Partner, focusing on innovative technologies for government and commercial applications. As the Podcast Host and President of the Washington DC Chapter of VRARA DC since December 2017, Tyler fosters the VR/AR community by connecting solution providers with brands. Additionally, Tyler is a Managing Partner at sbExperiential, responsible for creating interactive experiences for major events, and previously founded The Global Fingerprint Project to promote social change through the arts. Tyler's career began with leadership at Vida Estudiantil, advocating for basic human needs in South America. Tyler holds a double major in Corporate Communications and Interpersonal Psychology from Lenoir-Rhyne University.