Anthony Lyons - Seeing Opportunity

Anthony started his career in business as the founder of several technology companies before a move to urban revitalization and community development.  Nearly 20 years later his work has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Washington Post, Forbes, and The Hill among numerous other media outlets.  He has served in numerous public sector positions including most recently as City Manager of Gainesville, FL. and has received over 80 awards from international, national, state and local organizations in recognition of various community-building efforts.  His design sense was informed while attending Indiana University studying Art History, attached to an I.M. Pei designed building. In his personal time he has raced in a Sprint Triathlon National Championship, is a two-time All American in master’s track and placed 5th nationally twice, has been married for 25 years and has a very cool high school-aged son.

Currently, he is the founder of Urbuu, a solutions design consultancy with projects across the globe.