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Joseph Tiller
Managing Director at Zone 5 Ventures
San Francisco Bay Area
Overview
Joseph Tiller is the Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Specialized Bicycle Components, with a background in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and Venture Capital. Notable highlights include leading corporate transactions and ventures globally, and investing in successful companies like Outside (Series B) and Zwift (Series C).
As the Head of Ventures at Specialized Bicycle Components, Joseph Tiller has demonstrated expertise in M&A and corporate development, while also serving as Managing Director at Zone 5 Ventures.
Work Experience
Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Legal Officer
2025 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
2022 - 2025
General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Head of Ventures
2021 - 2022
Global Head of Corporate Transactions and Ventures
2017 - 2021
Managing Director & Head of Zone 5 Ventures
2019 - 2025
Zone 5 Ventures is Specialized Bicycle’s venture capital arm, investing in technologies that move you. Some of our investments include Outside Interactive and Zwift.
Board Member
2023 - 2025
Outride provides research, cycling programs and funding to empower all people to experience the social, emotional and cognitive benefits of cycling.
Board Member
2020 - 2025
Made by climbers for climbers. KAYA is changing the sport of climbing by connecting the people behind each climb.
Corporate Attorney - Turnaround and M&A
2007 - 2017
Judicial Clerk
2006 - 2007
Finance Associate
2003 - 2006
CJE SeniorLife is a non-profit organization for healthcare, education.
Analyst
2000 - 2003
U.S. Bank Freight Payment is a freight audit & payment firm letting shippers & carriers manage freight payment & audit for transportation.