Steve Young

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chairman & Co-Founder at HGGC

Palo Alto, California, United States

Overview

Steve Young is the Chairman and Co-Founder of private equity firm HGGC, where he is involved in investment decisions and firm governance. He masterfully transitioned from a celebrated 15-year career as a Hall of Fame NFL quarterback to a leader in finance, leveraging a J. D. from Brigham Young University.

Beyond his professional success, Steve is deeply committed to philanthropy as the founder of the Forever Young Foundation, which supports childrens charities worldwide. He is a dedicated family man with his wife, Barb, and their four children, balancing a demanding career with extensive community involvement.

Unique fact: He is the great-great-great-grandson of Brigham Young, the namesake of his alma mater.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.  They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Middle-Market PE
As Co-Founder of HGGC, he focuses on investing in good, middle-market businesses and helping them become great, transformational companies.
Children's Charities
A core passion, his Forever Young Foundation provides resources and opportunities for children facing significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges.
Leadership & Culture
He often discusses building a strong, collaborative culture, drawing parallels between leading a locker room and an investment firm.

Media Appearances

Steve Young - HGGC - Private Equity Fast Pitch. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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HGGC's Steve Young & True North Advisors' Scott Wood. Featured in Spotify

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HGGC's Steve Young & True North Advisors' Scott Wood. Featured in Alt Goes Mainstream (Substack)

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Work History

1-2007
Chairman & Co-Founder at HGGC

Education

JD from BYU Law School
B.S. from Brigham Young University

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Exp : 19 Location : Palo Alto, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chairman & Co-Founder at HGGC
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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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