Tyton Partners Releases New Report on Affordable Access Programs for Course Materials
April 27, 2025 PapersTyton Partners Releases New Report on Affordable Access Programs for Course Materials
Gates Bryant
Senior Partner
- 617-366-2815 ext.110
- gbryant@tytonpartners.com
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About Gates
Gates Bryant is a catalyst for transformation in the higher education ecosystem, bridging the gap between bold strategy and practical execution. With a career spanning general management, investment consulting, strategy and execution advisory work, he has built a reputation for delivering game-changing insights and results for institutions, companies, foundations, and investors.
As a partner at Tyton Partners, Gates co-leads the Center for Higher Education Transformation and drives strategic consulting initiatives that fuel growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability. He regularly advises companies on growth initiatives throughout the higher education market; works with institutional leaders on strategic initiatives and transformative partnerships that improve growth and sustainability; and supports foundations and investors as they navigate market evolution and innovation across teaching and learning, student success, and institutional effectiveness.
Gates is also a sought-after speaker and author, often sharing his expertise on digital learning, student success, and public-private partnerships in higher education.
Before joining Tyton Partners, Gates played a pivotal role at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, leading strategy, product management, and finance efforts during a period of significant industry disruption. Earlier in his career, he spent seven years at The Parthenon Group, where he advised clients on revenue growth, profit optimization, and M&A strategies in education, publishing, and technology. He was also part of the founding team at Edify, a nonprofit providing microloans, curriculum, and training to Christian schools in Africa and Latin America.
Industry Focus
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Higher education institutions and companies
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Philanthropy and impact in education
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Education to workforce ecosystem
Publications and Speaking Engagements
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Speaker, Educause, ASU+GSV, AAC&U, P3.EDU
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Contributing Author, Time for Class, Investing in Tomorrow, Driving Toward a Degree, Listening to Learners, Hitting Their Stride, Finding Your Place, Learning to Adapt
Interests and Passion Projects
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Sailboat racing of all kinds, big and small boats, short and long distance
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Keeping track of five children
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Leap year birthday advocate
Education
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MBA, Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business
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BA, Government/Education, Dartmouth College