About
Timothy Shey is a producer, designer, and media executive serving as a venture partner at TMV and chair of the creator-focused media company Electrify. He previously led original content at Duolingo for six years and was head of scripted programming and a founding executive of YouTube Originals, where he launched YouTube's Creator programs, Spaces, and Rewards. Earlier, he co-founded and served as president of Next New Networks, which Google acquired in 2011.
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Invests in
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Experience
- Electrify Video PartnersBoard Chaircurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- TMVVenture Partnercurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Studio JaduAdvisor, Storytelling & Contentcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Everybody At OnceAdvisorcurrent2018 — present
- DuolingoVP, Head of Studios & Content2018 — 2024Greater New York City Area
- YouTubeHead of Scripted Originals2014 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
- YouTubeDirector, YouTube Next Lab, YouTube Creators, and YouTube Spaces2011 — 2014New York, NY
- GoogleDirector of Content Operations & Director of Content Partnerships, YouTube2011 — 2018
- FoodspottingAdvisor2010 — 2013
- Next New NetworksPresident, Co-Founder2006 — 2011Greater New York City Area
- ProteusCreative Director, Co-Founder1996 — 2006Washington D.C. Metro Area
Skills & more
Management2Corporate Strategy2Business Understanding2Investment Banking1Communication1Staffing Models1Business Negotiation1Creative Development1Educational Media1Production Management1Storytelling1Generative AI1
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ContentCreative Content ProductionBrand DevelopmentNew MediaWeb VideoDigital MediaTelevisionDigital StrategyYouTubeSubscriptionsStrategyCreative StrategyLanguages French · Japanese · Spanish
- Duolingo
From Tim's professional profile.
Colleagues at TMV
Alexia Kalfas
CFO at TMV Logistics
Azzi Agnelli
Investor at TMV Logistics
Darshan Somashekar
Investor at TMV Logistics
Emma Silverman
Investor at TMV Logistics
Evan Wray
Partner at Trailmix Ventures
Joshua Gilbert
Investor at TMV Logistics
Joshua Gold
Investor at TMV Logistics
Justin Kazmark
Investor at TMV Logistics
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tim Shey?
- Timothy Shey is a producer, designer, and media executive serving as a venture partner at TMV and chair of the creator-focused media company Electrify. He previously led original content at Duolingo for six years and was head of scripted programming and a founding executive of YouTube Originals, where he launched YouTube's Creator programs, Spaces, and Rewards. Earlier, he co-founded and served as president of Next New Networks, which Google acquired in 2011.
- Where does Tim Shey work?
- Tim Shey is Venture Partner at TMV.
- What does Tim Shey invest in?
- Tim Shey invests in Creator Economy, Media & Entertainment.
- Where did Tim Shey go to school?
- Tim Shey studied at The George Washington University (Bachelors, English and Fine Arts).
Same school
Also attended The George Washington University247
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Shared employers
Also worked at Duolingo15
Alex NicholsInvestor at CapitalGJesse WedlerInvestor at CapitalGDavid YooPrincipal at Struck CapitalGillian MunsonChief Financial Officer Vimeo at Lytical VenturesJohn LillyInvestor at Gigascale CapitalBing GordonInvestor at G2 Venture Partners
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Also worked at YouTube95
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesJayden BaiInvestor at Dorm RoomJoe LawsCo-Founder & Chief Architect, Trase at Red Cell IncubationKate MasonVenture Partner at AirTree VenturesDavid StewartVenture Partner at LiveOak Ventures
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Also worked at Google1,764
Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory Ventures
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