Overview
Tim Young is a Founding General Partner at Eniac Ventures[1] with experience advising and investing in early-stage startups[4]. Young holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania[14] and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[15]. Young has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa[6] and maintains investment positions in multiple companies including Airbnb[10], SpaceX[11], Attentive[7], brightwheel[8], Alloy[9], and Phil, Inc.[12]. Young's current areas of interest include Defense and Intelligence Tech, Security, Healthcare, and Legal Tech[4].
Profile introduction
Current areas of interest: Defense and Intelligence Tech, Security, Healthcare, and Legal Tech. Tim Young is a Founding General Partner at Eniac Ventures with two exits as an entrepreneur and over 25 years of experience advising and investing in 300+ early stage startups. Tim has been fascinated by technology since his mother taught him to code in Fortran at the age of 10. He went on to study engineering and become a patent attorney and tech entrepreneur. Tim invests in Defense and Intelligence tech, drawing on his background in the Intelligence Community to accelerate founders building for…
Career history
- Founding General PartnerJan 2008 to PresentEniac Ventures
- Adjunct ProfessorSep 2021 to PresentUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
- Seed InvestorSep 2016 to PresentAttentive
- Seed InvestorDec 2014 to Presentbrightwheel
- Seed InvestorAug 2017 to PresentAlloy
- InvestorOct 2012 to PresentAirbnb
- InvestorMar 2016 to PresentSpaceX
- Seed InvestorAug 2015 to PresentPhil, Inc.
Education
- Adjunct Professor at University of Hawaii at Manoa
BSE, Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of Pennsylvania
Insights & ideas
Tim Young argues that founders should approach venture capital with caution, framing it as a costly trade rather than an unambiguous benefit. His core position is that if a founder can avoid taking venture capital, they should, since VCs provide "a little bit of value and more money" but "take a lot in return" [1]. He suggests this skepticism about the VC model is not a fringe view but one that becomes more common with experience, noting that "the more experience you have in venture, the more you kind of move towards that opinion" [1]. This reflects a recurring theme in his thinking: a candid, insider critique of the equity cost embedded in venture financing, encouraging founders to weigh dilution and value received rather than assuming VC backing is inherently desirable [1].
Media & appearances
- The Tim Ferriss ShowApple Podcasts#879: How to Reinvent Yourself and Make Bold Moves — Decisive Stories from Matthew McConaughey, Steve Young, Samin Nosrat, and MoreThis is a special compilation devoted to reinvention: how to shed an identity that no longer fits, decide on a new chapter, navigate uncertainty, and commit to what’s next. This episode is brought to you by: Shopify global commerce platform, providing
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsWNBA Has A Problem: Let Freedom Play?! (ft. Tim Young & Dan Dakich)She doesn’t shave her legs. She wants to cancel the Fourth of July. But despite it all, Francesca Hong got 40% of the vote in Wisconsin. When will the Democrats finally admit they have a problem? Comedian and Friend of the Program, Tim Young joins Wil
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsMamdani Wants New Yorkers at War (ft. Tim Young, E.J. Antoni, & Todd Ricketts)New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced a new “pied-à-terre” tax on the cities wealthiest residents, and followed up by doxxing everyone it would impact. Today’s Guest Host, Comedian & Heritage Foundation Media Fellow Tim Young is joine
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsWhat Fauci's Secret Diaries Reveal (ft. Kayce Smith & Tim Young)Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary has been revealed, and it paints anything but a positive picture of the “good doctor.” In today’s episode, Comedian Tim Young joins the show alongside Guest Host Kayce Smith of Barstool and The Crew to break down exactl
- Steve Deace ShowApple PodcastsDANGER? How Much of a Threat Is China, Really? | Guest: Tim Young | 7/24/26Steve and the crew are joined by comedian Tim Young for the Deace Group roundtable, where the crew discusses the China threat (and what can be done about it). The panel also discusses whether something can be both woke and beautiful. Hour Two is Feedbac
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsIs New York Handing China the Future? (ft. Tim Young)New York just became the first state to place a moratorium on the construction of new data centers, but is this decision really the best thing for their constituents, or is the deep-blue state playing right into China’s hands? Comedian and Media Fello
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsBig Night for Radical Socialists—Pay Attention to What Comes Next (ft. Steve Hilton, Tim Young, & Karol Markowicz)As California grapples with the highest cost of living, steep regulatory burdens, and an unprecedented exodus of local businesses, the foundational blueprint of the state faces total structural collapse. Republican Candidate for Governor Steve Hilton s
- Leadership Under FireApple PodcastsBuilding Tactical Proficiency with Capt Tim Young, SJCFROur guest on this episode of the Leadership Under Fire: Humanizing the Narrative podcast is Capt Tim Young of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department in Florida. Captain Young is a 22-year veteran of the department and currently serves at Station 14
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsDid Jill Biden Just ADMIT She Covered Up Joe's Health Problems? (ft. Tim Young & Colby Covington)Shocking new comments from Former First Lady Jill Biden have revealed that Former President Joe Biden’s infirmities were no secret among his inner circle, but just how long did they know? Comedian & Media Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Tim Young si
- Baseball Tonight with Buster OlneyApple PodcastsBrewers Cy Young hopeful Jacob Misiorowski joins the show + Tim Kurkjian on the White Sox, Phillies, and moreJacob Misiorowski joins the show to talk about his lights-out performance against the Yankees, the first time he hit 100 mph, his unique relationship with manager Pat Murphy, and more. Then Tim Kurkjian stops by to discuss why hope prevails for the aili
- Steve Deace ShowApple PodcastsDOOMED? Can 'STAR WARS' Be Saved? | Guest: Tim Young | 5/8/26Steve, Todd, and Aaron are joined by comedian Tim Young for the Deace Group roundtable to discuss the rumblings about rebooting the "Star Wars" franchise and whether it's a fool's errand. The panel also discusses what has become of Megyn Kelly. In Hour
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsSwalwell Under Fire as New Allegations Surface (ft. Tim Young)President Donald Trump received the rare rebuke from within his base after sharing an AI-generated image appearing to depict himself as Jesus, despite his protests that he was, in fact, a doctor. Comedian and Media Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Tim
- Will Cain CountryApple PodcastsJoy Reid Compares Trump to IRAN’S REGIME — Seriously?! (ft. Tim Young, David Bozell, & Tim Burchett)Featuring Guest Host - Comedian and Heritage Media Fellow Tim YoungStory 1: As Will continues to patrol sandy beaches for Spring Break, Comedian and Heritage Media Fellow Tim Young turns 'Will Cain Country' into 'Tim Young Questionable Suburbs' and tell
- The Tim Ferriss ShowApple Podcasts#847: Steve Young, from Super Bowl MVP to Managing Billions – Hall of Fame 49ers Quarterback on High Performance, Reinvention, Faith, and How to Blend Dreams and PlansSteve Young (@steveyoung) is a Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played more than 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. Steve co-founded HGGC, which manages more than $6.9B in capital commitments. He’s also the founder and current chair o
- Ask Dr. DrewApple PodcastsTim Young: National Guard Finally Cleaning Up DC Crime, Angering TDS Sufferers & “Clown” Mayor w/ Alex Marlow + Kevin Sabet on Trump’s Marijuana Reclassification“How violent is DC?” asks Tim Young. “958 carjackings in 2023… 77% involved guns. The city needed Trump to step in to fix it.” The comedian and author says he was once robbed a gunpoint in the US capitol. “DC’s clown mayor is a mess afte
- Chiropractic Mindset Mastery PodcastApple PodcastsChiropractic Mindset & Discipline: Tim Young on Adversity, Leadership & Global Coaching ImpactDr. Tim Young, D.C., a Springfield, MO native and graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College–Kansas City (1994), is a nationally recognized leader in chiropractic education and development. Now based in Oklahoma City, he founded Young Chiropractic, T
- Steve Deace ShowApple PodcastsThe Trump-Musk MELTDOWN: Who Wins?! | Guest: Tim Young | 6/6/25Steve, Todd, and Aaron are joined by comedian Tim Young for the Deace Group to discuss the incredible blowup between President Trump and Elon Musk earlier this week and who actually benefits (if anyone). Then, the panel discusses why Congress has done b
- Timcast IRLApple PodcastsTrump Celebrates 100 Days Amid RECORD Lawsuits & Unconstitutional Judicial Actions w/ Tim YoungTim, Phil, & Brett are joined by Tim Young to discuss Trump celebrating the first 100 days of his second presidential term amid a record number of lawsuits from Democrats, America facing a soft civil war, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suspending...
- Steve Deace ShowApple PodcastsTOO QUIET: What Is the Democrats' Plan?! | Guest: Tim Young | 11/15/24Steve, Todd, and Aaron are joined by comedian Tim Young for the Deace Group roundtable to talk about the efficiency with which the Trump campaign has moved to appoint his Cabinet. Then, the panel tries to figure out what the Left has planned next for A
- REAL AF with Andy FrisellaApple Podcasts734. Andy, Tim Young & DJ CTI: Supreme Court Dismisses Social Media Censorship Case, Congressional Report Shows Interference & Brutal Killing Of Jocelyn NungarayIn today's episode, Andy and DJ are joined in the studio by comedian Tim Young. They discuss the Supreme Court's dismissal of the Social Media Censorship case, the congressional report that showed interference in 2020, and what we know about the 2...
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