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Product at Knovel Protocol
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Tyrice is the Founder of Knovel Protocol, a blockchain-based publishing platform. With over five years in consumer fintech at Ally, he has a strong background in product design, leading initiatives that significantly increased user engagement. Colleagues describe him as a visionary leader, creative, and collaborative. He holds an MFA from the Academy of Art University.

Inspired by his familys educational journey, Tyrice is passionate about removing barriers for creators. He has a keen interest in Afrofuturism, viewing it as a declaration of agency, and enjoys unique art experiences, such as visiting the Prada Marfa installation. He also has event and philanthropy experience with the SFMOMA.

His father, motivated by his own parents being locked out of segregated schools, became an 11-time published author and education dean.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Product
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Blockchain Publishing
He founded Knovel Protocol to reimagine book publishing using blockchain, focusing on zero fees, instant publishing, and empowering authors with full ownership of their work.
Web3 & IP
He has published articles on how Web3 technologies are transforming creative industries and intellectual property, giving creators more control and transparency.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Product
Knovel Protocol
5-2024
Founder
Knovel Protocol
Events, Philanthropy
SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
6th Bitcoin Startup Lab Cohort
Bitcoin Ai Startup Lab
Product Designer, Mobile Banking
Ally
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Education
Master of Fine Arts - MFA
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Science - BS
North Carolina Central University
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