Tyler Haney - Entrepreneur
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Tyler Haney is an American entrepreneur and fitness industry pioneer, best known as the founder and former CEO of Outdoor Voices, an activewear lifestyle brand launched in 2014 that emphasizes "Doing Things" through comfortable, versatile apparel for everyday movement rather than high-performance athletics. Born in 1987 in Dallas, Texas, Haney grew up playing tennis and later studied at the University of Texas at Austin. He started the company after identifying a gap in the market for non-intimidating workout gear, bootstrapping it with personal savings and growing it to a valuation of over $90 million by 2019 through retail expansion and celebrity endorsements. However, Haney stepped down as CEO in 2020 amid company challenges, including layoffs and financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to store closures and a pivot to e-commerce. Post-Outdoor Voices, he has focused on personal wellness, investing in startups, and advocating for mental health in entrepreneurship. Haney is also recognized for his personal life, including his marriage to fitness influencer Melissa Wood-Tepperberg and their family.