Rob Tyrie
Some BackgrounD
Rob Tyrie: The Creative Force Behind Ironstone Advisory
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, few figures stand out as distinctly as Rob Tyrie. A serial entrepreneur, writer, analyst, and computer scientist, Rob has carved a niche for himself at the intersection of AI, Software, business, and innovation. His writings on Medium and LinkedIn, coupled with his professional endeavors, paint a picture of a multifaceted individual deeply involved in technology, education, and advisory roles.
Education and Background
Rob holds a degree in Computer Science and Statistics from Western University, Canada, and has pursued post-graduate work at the University of Toronto. He's not just an academic; he's an educator, having designed various professional services workshops and courses. He has also served as an instructor and course designer at Seneca College.
Professional Endeavors
Rob's professional journey is a testament to his diverse interests and expertise. He's the founder of Ironstone Advisory, an innovative concept for a distributed advisory and consulting organization described as a "post-post modern firm." This venture is a joint venture of joint ventures, boasting a portfolio of technologies, companies, and private investment funds.
Personal Insights
Rob is a first-generation Canadian with roots in Europe and the Caribbean. He's passionate about reading and creating things with ChatGPT. Travel is his "drug of choice," and he's based in Toronto with a special affinity for New York, Tel Aviv and Jamaica. He's also a sports enthusiast, supporting the Toronto FC, The Toronto Raptors and the Toronto Blues Jays.
A Vision for the Future
Rob's writings, especially on Medium, reflect his keen interest in the potential of AI. He often experiments with AI tools to showcase their capabilities and critically examines the hype surrounding certain technological advancements. His hope for a future with zero garbage on Earth showcases his commitment to sustainability.
Motto
"Conflabularum Ergo Sumus."
This is Latin for 'We converse therefore we are." It is a belief that human consciousness and cognition are not just rooted in the individual but in the conversation between people in whatever form that takes. The conversation could be an inner monologue, a pair of people in dialogue or across time by reading and seeing to understand the writings books or papers. And, it is a riff on artificial intelligence, generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) and the works of Wittgenstein challenging Descartes.
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Rob Tyrie is more than just a professional in the tech industry; he's a visionary who sees the bigger picture. Whether it's through his writings, his professional endeavours, or his personal insights, Rob showcases a unique blend of technical expertise and humanistic values, making him a standout figure in today's fast-paced world.
Companies I admire
Google (Android, WorkSpace)
Perplexity
Base Camp
Metaculus
Notion
FinViz
Disney
Apple (Pixar)
Progressive Insurance
USAA
Cities I Go Back to
Toronto, Canada
Ottawa, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Montreal, Canada
Kelowna, Canada
Kingston, Jamaica
Tel Aviv, Israel
New York, USA
Austin, USA
San Francisco, USA
St Adolfe D'Howard, QC Canada
Restaurants I Love
Alchemist, Barcelona
Grey Gardens, Toronto
Oyster Bar, Grand Central Station, NYC
11 Madison, New York
The Bernadin, New York
The Boulevard, San Francisco
Sake Bar Kushi, Toronto
Diners Corner, Toronto