Midwest Executive Director Tyler Diers oversees @TechNetUpdate's state advocacy & political activity in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, & WI.
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2018
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We’re excited to welcome Josh Silverman, CEO of @Etsy, to TechNet’s Exec Council. Josh has led some of the world’s most iconic platforms. His experience scaling tech companies will be invaluable as we advance policies that strengthen American innovation. bit.ly/3YGGYSV
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Honored to be recognized by @TechNetUpdate for my efforts to secure portable benefits for drivers in the gig economy. Despite Gov. Evers’ veto, I’m focused on supporting freedom, opportunity, and flexibility. That’s how we grow. That’s how we win.
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Big news: @ENERGY gave the green light to the #GenesisMission! bit.ly/4ribKij
We’re excited to build on this momentum alongside our partnership with @nvidia and @Oracle, deploying next‑generation AI infrastructure and advancing discovery at speed and scale.
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I’m excited to announce that this data center will create more than 450+ on-site jobs and 2,500 union construction jobs in Southeast Michigan, as a result of the legislation we passed to bring this technology to our state.
See link below:
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This morning, members from @TechNetUpdate met with Illinois Representative and Assistant House Majority Leader Eva-Dina Delgado (D) at @Google's Chicago office to discuss a wide array of issues including tax policy, transit, energy, and AI.
Tyler Diers, the Midwest executive director for TechNet, said trying to regulate advanced AI models is a continuous moving target, calling for Michigan to see how regulation efforts play out in other states with policies further along in the process
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Great day 1 of the #GlobalQuantumForum in Chicago. Under @GovPritzker leadership, IL is making an aggressive pitch build this industry in IL. TechNet members present on panels including @awscloud, @nvidia, @GoogleQuantumAI, & emceed by the powerful @mfassnacht56 of @ClaycoInc
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This Minnesota data privacy law passed in 2024 but doesn't take effect until this month. Is a pretty big deal that flew under radar for some reason.
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TechNet is thrilled to welcome Andrew Wood as our new Executive Director for Colorado and the Central U.S. bit.ly/449lL7V
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From advancing public health to making roads safer and speeding up scientific breakthroughs, AI is shaping a smarter, more secure future. See how AI is fueling innovation in this month’s #AIinAction. bit.ly/4kRyYId
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A coalition of business groups including the @ChicagolandCmbr, @ILChamber, @IPMAIACS, @IMA_Today, IRMA, @nfib_il and @TechNetMidwest released the following statement urging lawmakers to reject a new tax on retail and food deliveries:
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TechNet is thrilled to welcome five new member companies driving American innovation forward: @ClaycoInc, @liquidai, @Strava, Volkswagen ADMT, and @Ibotta. bit.ly/4iOzZ21
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Self-driving freight is here. We’ve launched driverless operations in Texas, marking the first time heavy-duty trucks are hauling commercial freight on public roads with no one behind the wheel. We’re proud to lead this industry-defining milestone – paving the way for safer roads and more efficient freight. Learn more → bit.ly/4jXYIly
ALT A self-driving semi-truck, powered by the Aurora Driver, hauling commercial freight down I-45 in Texas.
From securing our energy future to making transportation safer and more accessible, AI is driving real-world change. See how AI is fueling innovation, boosting economic growth, and keeping us safe in this month’s #AIinAction. bit.ly/42MFRmq
TechNet is thrilled to welcome @discord, @nebiusai, @Samsara, and @DataCenters_QTS as new members! We're excited to collaborate with these innovative companies to keep America at the forefront of global innovation. bit.ly/41GQ9VY
🚀 What an exciting day it was! IL Tech Day was a success as we met with policymakers to advocate for innovation, smart tech policy, and workforce development. Thanks to our sponsors @amazon, @aurora_inno, @wearehims, @Cisco, @Uber, and @Waymo
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From fashion and education to science and tech, the Black community has continued to contribute to our art, history, culture, and innovation. Learn how tech is celebrating Black History Month in this week’s #TechAtWork. bit.ly/41zuSxr
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Apple to open manufacturing academy in Detroit crainsdetroit.com/technology…
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This week, @TechNetUpdate celebrates 11 years of leadership from our President and CEO @LindaMooreDC. We express our deepest gratitude to Linda for her vision, commitment, and passion that have shaped our organization in countless ways - driving innovation and fostering growth!
