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Tom Yang

Questioner · DISC type c
Co-Founder at Kestroll
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Tom Yang is the Co-Founder of Kestroll, an AI-powered digital asset management platform backed by Y Combinator (S25). A Brown University graduate, he previously handled go-to-market initiatives at Pump. co and co-founded Jumbo Ventures, the largest student entrepreneurship organization at Tufts University.

Tom is passionate about the philosophy of building a company, often sharing his thoughts on product development, the counterintuitive nature of startups, and the importance of finding ambitious early customers. He actively follows the competitive strategies within the AI industry, especially among major tech players.

Interesting fact: Tom won academic achievement prizes for his studies in both Economics and History while in school.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Tom shows up

Value Seeker
Price-Sensitive
Systematic

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Tom cares about

Startup Philosophy
He frequently posts about the counterintuitive nature of company building and the classic traps that early-stage founders face.
Product Development
He advocates for a deliberate approach to building products, suggesting that slowing down updates can lead to better outcomes.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Co-Founder
Kestroll
11-2024 - 1-2025
Founding GTM
Pump.co
5-2021 - 6-2022
Co-Founder and President
Jumbo Ventures
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
S25
Y Combinator
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Brown University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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