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