Emmet Tydings
About Emmet Tydings
Emmet Tydings is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Abundant IoT, with over three decades of experience in channel sales across various tech sectors. He has a background in telecommunications and has been actively involved in community service and economic development initiatives in the Washington, DC and Baltimore region.
Work at Abundant IoT
Emmet Tydings serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Abundant IoT, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance the company's presence in the Internet of Things sector. His extensive background in channel sales and telecom provides a solid foundation for his contributions to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Emmet Tydings holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Salisbury University, where he studied from 1978 to 1981. He also attended High Point University for a year, focusing on Art. His educational background supports his extensive experience in channel sales, particularly in the technology and telecom industries.
Background
Emmet Tydings began his career in the tech industry by selling Maxell floppy disks to CPM and Apple II Plus computer dealers. He has over three decades of experience in channel sales, with significant expertise in Network, Wireless, IoT, and Energy services. He spent more than 20 years in Telecom, managing regional master agency AB&T Telecom, LLC.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Emmet Tydings has been involved in various initiatives and organizations. He worked as an independent sales representative for VisiCalc, a leading PC application in its time. He has also been active in transportation and economic development in the Washington, DC and Baltimore region, serving on multiple committees and boards. His volunteer work includes being an active Eucharistic Minister and participating in the Angel Tree project.
Professional Affiliations
Emmet Tydings was a member of Vistage International from 2010 to 2018, where he engaged with other business leaders to enhance his professional skills. He has also co-relaunched the Sons of St. Peters men's group and has been involved in various community service projects, demonstrating his commitment to both professional growth and community engagement.