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Allan Young

Founder

Founder at LaunchHear

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedLaunchHear · YC

About

Allan Young is the cofounder of LaunchHear, and previously founded Runway Incubator (acquired by Vanke Group) and Sago.ai (acquired by CS Disco).

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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In turn, Allan can intro founders to LaunchHear's investors below.

LaunchHear's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2010

Co-founders at LaunchHear

AKAlex Krupp
Alex KruppFounder/CEO

Experience

  1. Platform Venture StudioGuild Membercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. TopLine IncubatorFoundercurrent2014 — presentPoint Richmond
  3. Pavo IoTCo-founder and Chairman2017 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  4. RunwayFounder2012 — 2017San Francisco
  5. LaunchHear, Inc.Co-Founder2010 — 2012
  6. Seth Godin Alternative MBA ProgramStudent2009
  7. Design Engine LabManaging Partner2008 — 2009
  8. mediaFORGEVP Business Development2005 — 2007
  9. University Venture FundPartner2003 — 2007
  10. Sorenson CapitalResearch Analyst2004 — 2005
  11. United States Marine CorpsBasic Infantry1999 — 2000

Skills & more

Management78Strategy58Strategic Thinking1Leadership38Start-ups99Private Equity40Entrepreneurship99Due Diligence30Intellectual Property9Portfolio Management4Venture Capital99Acquisitions1
+12 moreMarketingAdvertisingFinancial AnalysisWeb AnalyticsSocial Media MarketingOnline MarketingProduct DevelopmentProduct ManagementSEOStrategic PartnershipsMarketing StrategyLead Generation

Languages English

  • Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows

From Allan's professional profile.

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 mafia8,773

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Brigham Young University mafia47

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Mike BorenBAFounded Clearwater AnalyticsJim HigginsB.SFounded SolutionReachMelody HeBSFounded SpartanGregg ScoresbyBSFounded CampuslogicMatt MosmanMBAFounded Unifi SoftwareJustin LarkinBachelor's DegreeFounded WellSheet

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Harvard Law School mafia33

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Karl SunDoctor of Law - JDFounded Lucid Software, Inc. +1Sheila Lirio MarceloJDFounded Proof of Learn +1Michael LemmJuris Doctor (J.D.)Founded Andco +1Bryant LeeJuris Doctor (J.D.)Founded Vaero +1Anna PalmerJ.D.Founded Boston Legacy FCMike GhaffaryJDFounded Stitcher

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College of San Mateo mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rohil KhareConcurrent enrollmentFounded SigmanticAI

Same school

Also attended Brigham Young University234

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

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Also attended Harvard Law School164

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

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Also attended College of San Mateo8

Indra HusfeldOffice and Finance Coordinator at Sierra VenturesLoveExecutive Assistant at Renegade PartnersJessExecutive Assistant at Renegade PartnersMary MirtAdministrative Assistant at SR One Capital ManagementIsabel AguirreInvestor at Premji InvestClaire BealeSr. Executive Assistant at Fin Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Platform Venture Studio4

Ryan CoonVenture Partner at M25Jack McMackinGeneral Partner at Mission Innovation NetworkHannah DopicoPrincipal at PIVOTNORTHNorman WinarskyInvestor at Relay Ventures

Also worked at University Venture Fund8

Dalton WrightGeneral Partner at Kickstart FundMike FirmageGeneral Partner at HorizonBrent MurriPartner at M13Jack CutlerAssociate at Pelion Venture PartnersCarl Lynn AdamsInvestor at University VentureDave MoyesVenture Partner at Carbon Removal Partners

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Also worked at Sorenson Capital23

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

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Also worked at United States Marine Corps36

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 FundDaniel FureyPartner, Head of Global Capital Formation at ClearSky

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