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Dean Tilyard

CEO at The Factory

New Zealand, New Zealand

About

Dean Tilyard is Chief Executive Officer of The Bio Commerce Centre in Palmerston North. Dean works primarily in investment for early-stage technology businesses and commercialisation from science institutions. He led the successful formation of angel investment group MIG (Manawatu Investment Group), whose 30 members are active in early-stage investing. In the past two years, Dean has raised $10m+ for technology companies. He is a board-level advisor with two high-growth technology companies, a founding council member of the NZ Angel Capital Association and an external reviewer for Massey University and AgResearch's Pre-Seed funds.

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