Bonfire Ventures

Tyler Churchill

Tyler Churchill is a Partner at Bonfire Ventures with nearly a decade of experience in software startups, specializing in Applied AI, Vertical Software, Legacy Industries, FinTech, and GTM Tech, who has shaped sales strategies at EverString and TechValidate, brings a service-centered approach from his time at Creative Artists Agency, holds degrees from USC and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is praised for his stability, integrity, and founder-driven support throughout the startup journey.

About Tyler

Tyler Churchill is a Partner at Bonfire Ventures, focusing on Applied AI, Vertical Software, Legacy Industries, FinTech, and GTM Tech.

"We love being trusted partners at the earliest stages - when things are hard and scary, that's where we thrive."

Tyler has nearly a decade of experience working with software startups at the intersection of product and go-to-market. He has shaped sales strategy from inception to growth at EverString, a venture-backed predictive analytics solution for sales and marketing teams (acquired by ZoomInfo), and TechValidate, a bootstrapped customer intelligence company (acquired by SurveyMonkey). Tyler brings lessons from these experiences to every team he backs, helping them navigate the idea maze, identify early leverage, and anticipate challenges. He enjoys working closely with founders to solve difficult problems and answer elusive questions, often when there is no clear right answer.

Before entering the software industry, Tyler worked across the Motion Pictures and Business Development teams at Creative Artists Agency, where he developed a service-centered approach to helping founders build lasting businesses.

He attended USC for undergraduate studies and earned an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Tyler lives in Seattle with his wife, twins, and a Great Pyranese rescue dog. He is a dedicated 49ers fan.

Last Updated: May 2026

Working with Tyler

"From the volatility of the seed stage to the challenges of scaling into growth, Tyler has been a rare constant. His rare gift is bringing unwavering stability, integrity, and genuine care across the journey. Low-ego and founder-driven, he’s been a cornerstone of support. Any founder would be lucky to have him in their corner."

— Jerry Zhou, CEO & Co-Founder, Supio

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