Allan Young
FounderExecutive Officer, Director at Pavo-IoT · Founder at LaunchHear
San Francisco, California, United States
FoundedLaunchHear · YC
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Jen ArdunlockedAllan: together at Brigham Young University (2002–2003)
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Allan: together at Harvard Law School
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About
Allan Young is the cofounder of LaunchHear, and previously founded Runway Incubator (acquired by Vanke Group) and Sago.ai (acquired by CS Disco).
Executive Officer, Director at Pavo-IoT
Founder at LaunchHearYC W10
Intro paths
YC
Allan went through Y Combinator (Winter 2010) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Co-founders at LaunchHear
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Alex KruppFounder/CEO
Experience
- Platform Venture StudioGuild Membercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- TopLine IncubatorFoundercurrent2014 — presentPoint Richmond
- Pavo IoTCo-founder and Chairman2017 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- RunwayFounder2012 — 2017San Francisco
- LaunchHear, Inc.Co-Founder2010 — 2012
- Seth Godin Alternative MBA ProgramStudent2009
- Design Engine LabManaging Partner2008 — 2009
- mediaFORGEVP Business Development2005 — 2007
- University Venture FundPartner2003 — 2007
- Sorenson CapitalResearch Analyst2004 — 2005
- United States Marine CorpsBasic Infantry1999 — 2000
Skills & more
Management78Strategy58Strategic Thinking1Leadership38Start-ups99Private Equity40Entrepreneurship99Due Diligence30Intellectual Property9Portfolio Management4Venture Capital99Acquisitions1
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MarketingAdvertisingFinancial AnalysisWeb AnalyticsSocial Media MarketingOnline MarketingProduct DevelopmentProduct ManagementSEOStrategic PartnershipsMarketing StrategyLead GenerationLanguages English
- Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Allan Young?
- Allan Young is the cofounder of LaunchHear, and previously founded Runway Incubator (acquired by Vanke Group) and Sago.ai (acquired by CS Disco).
- Where does Allan Young work?
- Allan Young is Founder of LaunchHear.
- What companies did Allan Young found?
- Allan Young founded LaunchHear.
- Where did Allan Young go to school?
- Allan Young studied at Brigham Young University (Political Science & Economics); Harvard Law School (Fellowship, Law - Civil Rights Project); College of San Mateo (Associates Degree - Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
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Brigham Young University mafia141
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kurt AvarellMastersFounded Ember +3Josh JamesDropped Out--1 semester leftFounded Omniture +1Jordan MonroeBusiness ManagementFounded Owletbabycare +1Michael WaiteBachelor’s DegreeFounded Madeira Security +1Andy OlsonBSFounded Inherent Biosciences +1Andrew AllisonBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Upkid +1
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Harvard Law School mafia83
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Keith RaboisJ.D.Founded OpendoorGreg GottesmanJDFounded Pioneer Square Labs Holdings II +2Jeff HinckDoctor of Law (J.D.)Founded Vertical Insure +1Karl SunDoctor of Law - JDFounded Lucid Software, Inc. +1Haroon MokhtarzadaJ.D.Founded Rocketmoney +1Sheila Lirio MarceloJDFounded Proof of Learn +1
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College of San Mateo mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Brigham Young University509
Jake StormDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesJen ArdManaging Director, Head of Investment Operations at Intel CapitalNathan MickelsenVice President of Tax at RevolutionJohn SabinChief Financial Officer; President, Revolution Places at RevolutionDiogo MyrrhaPartner at Peak VenturesSid KrommenhoekPartner at Album
+ 503 more
Also attended Harvard Law School339
Keith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystDavid GoldenManaging Partner, Revolution VenturesTracy Van GrackChief Communications Officer at RevolutionSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsRufus KingInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
+ 333 more
Also attended College of San Mateo14
Indra HusfeldOffice and Finance Coordinator at Sierra VenturesLoveExecutive Assistant at Renegade PartnersJessExecutive Assistant at Renegade PartnersBreanna ManoreOperations at General PartnershipSelina HerrmannExecutive Assistant at Eclipse VenturesMary MirtAdministrative Assistant at SR One Capital Management
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Shared employers
Also worked at Platform Venture Studio5
Also worked at University Venture Fund9
Mike FirmageGeneral Partner at HorizonRyan LuceroPartner at Frazier Healthcare PartnersJack CutlerAssociate at Pelion Venture PartnersCarl Lynn AdamsInvestor at University VentureDave MoyesVenture Partner at Carbon Removal PartnersConrad LillenessFounder at Conduit
+ 3 more
Also worked at Sorenson Capital34
Erika NashInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalLuke SorensonPartner, Sorenson Impact Group at Enable VenturesRiley JarmanSenior Associate at EPIC VENTURESBrady BroadbentPartner at Sorenson VenturesBurke DavisPartner at Sorenson VenturesKen ElefantPartner at Sorenson Ventures
+ 28 more
Also worked at United States Marine Corps106
Mike ZakInvestor at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Chris RobinsonInvestor at Third Rock VenturesDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsWright SteenrodInvestor at Chrysalis VenturesMike SherbakovGeneral Partner at The Veteran FundJustin NahamaGeneral Partner at The Veteran Fund
+ 100 more