Nancy Lyons
Occupation(s)CEO, Speaker, Author
Known forCEO and Co-Founder of Clockwork

Keynote speaker

Founder of Tempo

Nancy Lyons is an American entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. She is the CEO and co-founder of Clockwork, a design and technology consultancy.

Career

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Clockwork

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Lyons co-founded Clockwork, an experience design and technology consultancy.[1]

Tempo

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In 2020, Lyons launched Tempo, a studio backed by Clockwork that creates websites and digital services for small to medium-sized businesses.[2]

Speaking and writing

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Lyons has delivered speeches since 2010. Her keynote speeches focus on workplace innovation and the human aspects of business. She presented the keynote address and led a breakout session at the Inspiring Bold Women event hosted by Blaze Credit Union on October 24, 2024.[3] She also spoke at the Women Presidents' Organization Annual Professional Development Day on the topic "Staying Human in the World of A.I." held at Orchestra Hall on October 30, 2024.[4]

She has authored two books:

  • Work Like a Boss: A kick-in-the-pants Guide to Finding (and Using) your Power at Work (2020)[5]
  • Interactive Project Management: Pixels, People, and Process (2012)[6]

Awards and Recognition

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Lyons has received several awards and recognitions, including:

  • 100 People to Know from Twin Cities Business in the Overachievers Category[7]
  • Most Admired CEO from Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal[8]
  • Business Owner of the Year from the National Association for Women Business Owners[9]
  • Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Services – 11 to 2,500 Employees at the Stevie Awards[10]
  • Recognized as Talent at Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol, produced by Sheletta Brundige[11]
  • Panelist at the inaugural White House Summit on Working Families in Washington, DC[12]
  • Featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt in a segment titled "Best Place to Work in America"[13]
  • Inducted into the Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame[14]


Social Contributions

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Lyons is an advocate for workplace innovation, LGBT rights in the United States, and human rights equality. She has served on several nonprofit boards, including:

  • Chair Emeritus of Family Equality (2010-present)[15]
  • Board Member of Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable Inc. (2017-present)[16]
  • Board Member of Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (2020-present)[17]
  • Board of Trustees Member for Minnesota Public Radio (2014–2022)[18]

Lyons also emceed the Women's March in Saint Paul in 2017.[19]

References

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  1. ^ Lyons, Nancy (October 11, 2022). "Nancy Lyons on keeping the DEI conversation going". Twin Cities Business (Interview). Interviewed by Seena Hodges. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Anderson, Caitlin (November 8, 2022). "Tech firm Clockwork spins off new company to focus on smaller businesses". Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Inspiring Bold Women Event". Blaze Credit Union. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Women Presidents' Organization Annual Professional Development Day". Women Presidents' Organization. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Lyons, Nancy (2020). Work Like a Boss: A Kick-in-the-pants Guide to Finding (and Using) Your Power at Work. Page Two. ISBN 9781634893541.
  6. ^ Lyons, Nancy (2012). Interactive Project Management: Pixels, People, and Process. New Riders. ISBN 9780132931298.
  7. ^ "100 People to Know". Twin Cities Business. No. Overachievers Category. January 2019.
  8. ^ "Most Admired CEOs 2016: Nancy Lyons, Clockwork". Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. American City Business Journals. September 9, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame Inductees". National Association for Women Business Owners. 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 Stevie Award Winners". Stevie Awards. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "Governor's Emmy Award". Midwest Emmys. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "Work-life balance at center of White House summit". MPR News. June 26, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Endless vacation and beer on the job? This company's perks are next level". NBC Nightly News. December 23, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "MN Women Business Owner Association announces Hall of Fame". Finance & Commerce. August 19, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "Nancy Lyons". Family Equality. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  16. ^ "2019 Business of Pride: Nancy Lyons, Clockwork". Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  17. ^ "Nancy Lyons: Equity and Acceptance". Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  18. ^ "Simmons, Lyon appointed to MPR Board of Trustees". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  19. ^ "The Women's March Momentum". Minnesota Women's Press. November 2017. Retrieved 2024-10-10.