Tom Yang

Shoutout to Tom Yang. This guy’s the real deal in the startup world, no cap. He’s part of YC’s S25 batch, which already means he’s crushing it, but what’s really wild is his story.

Tom started out as a software engineer – like, over a decade of coding and building stuff. He’s been in the trenches, no bullshit, really understands what it takes to create tech that actually works. Then, he jumped into founding his own company, built it from scratch, and sold it. That’s a big deal – most people talk, but he actually did it. That experience? It’s gold, man. It shows he’s got the hustle, the grit, and the vision to turn ideas into real shit.

Now, he’s not just sitting on his laurels. He’s a General Partner at MAGIC Fund, where he’s leading their B2B SaaS investments. This means he’s got his finger on the pulse of the next big SaaS startups, backing the ones with real possible. It’s like he’s got a sixth sense for spotting winners early, probably because he’s been through the grind himself.

Before all that, he was involved with Kestroll and Pump.co – YC-backed startups, so he’s been deep in the startup game from different angles. He’s seen what works, what doesn’t, and now he’s helping others crush it.

What does this tell us about him? Honestly, Tom’s all about building, breaking, and rebuilding – he’s motivated by creating something meaningful, not just chasing quick wins. His process is a classic startup story but with a fresh twist: he’s the guy who’s been in the trenches, sold his first company, and now is shaping the next wave of tech giants through his fund and investments.

Bottom line? Tom Yang is one of those founders who’s been through the fire and came out stronger. He’s got the tech skills, the startup hustle, and now he’s in a position to mentor and fund the future trend. He’s a connector, a builder, and a straight-up winner. No cap, he’s someone to watch if you’re into startups and the future of tech.