Base: Miami, Florida, USA
Domain: National security innovation, dual-use technology, global technology ecosystems, venture growth & strategy
Expertise: Defense innovation, go-to-market strategy, international business expansion, technology partnerships, venture advisory
Experience: 30+ years across global technology leadership, Fortune 50 enterprise, and early-stage innovation ecosystems
Tyler Johnson is a global technology executive and Director of Government, Dual Use & Defense Innovation at eMerge Americas, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, and global innovation ecosystems. In this role, he focuses on advancing collaboration between government, startups, and industry to accelerate the adoption of dual-use technologies shaping the future of defense and cybersecurity.
With more than three decades of experience, Tyler has worked across both Fortune 50 enterprises and early-stage technology ventures, helping organizations scale globally and navigate complex international markets. He spent 21 years at Dell Technologies in senior leadership roles spanning sales, operations, and general management, including a decade based in Shanghai where he led major business units across China and Asia.
Throughout his career, Tyler has partnered with some of the world’s largest companies—including Huawei, Toyota, Siemens, Walmart, Alibaba, and Tencent—driving joint ventures, localization strategies, and large-scale technology infrastructure development. His work has consistently focused on bridging global markets, accelerating innovation, and enabling organizations to operate effectively across diverse regulatory and cultural environments.
Beyond corporate leadership, Tyler is an active investor, advisor, and venture partner supporting startups in cybersecurity, cloud, HRTech, and emerging automation technologies. He is also the author of The Way of the Laowai, a book exploring international business leadership and cross-cultural strategy in a globalized economy.
Think globally. The most impactful opportunities sit at the intersection of technology, culture, and geopolitics, so build the ability to operate across all three. Take risks early, embrace unfamiliar environments, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. The leaders of the future will be those who can connect ideas, people, and markets across borders and turn complexity into opportunity.
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