Tim Hyer

Yo, have you heard of Tim Hyer? Dude’s a straight-up startup machine, and his story is pretty damn inspiring. He’s the kind of guy who’s been grinding in tech and biz for a while, always chasing the future trend.

So, here’s the scoop: Tim’s a YC W22 alum, which means he crushed it enough to get into Y Combinator, the real deal for startups. Before that, he’s been around the block. He’s worked at Red Hat as a Brand Manager, got into business development at Cheskin Added Value, and even ran his own startup back in college. No cap, he launched his first biz while still in school, talk about jumping into the deep end early.

Fast forward, he founded Getable under YC S09, that was all about renting construction gear, raised over $10M, so he definitely knows how to build something that resonates. Then he moved on to be VP of Digital at Gardner-Gibson, where he led all digital efforts for a building products company. Basically, he’s been in the trenches, figuring out how to use tech for real-world stuff.

But here’s where it gets interesting, in 2020, he co-founded Trusty in SF. This ain’t just another real estate platform, it’s a private marketplace for off-market properties. Think of it as a secret club where homeowners, agents, and qualified buyers share intel that’s not on Zillow or whatever. As of 2021, Trusty had already got 350 agents across like 80% of California. That’s huge. It shows he’s got a knack for spotting gaps in the market and building something that actually changes the game.

What does all this say about him? For me, it’s clear Tim’s driven by a real passion for solving problems with tech. He’s not just about starting companies for the sake of it, he’s about making real impact, whether that’s renting gear, building digital strategies, or transforming real estate. His process shows he’s relentless, curious, and unafraid to jump into complex, messy industries to shake things up.

And honestly, I think his motivation’s rooted in a genuine desire to make things better, whether it’s helping contractors rent gear easier, or making the real estate hustle smoother. He’s someone who’s always been a builder, a connector, a problem-solver. No bullshit.

Oh, and he’s got a solid background in visual arts, markets, and media from Duke, which probably fuels his creative side in tech. Lives just outside SF with his wife, four kids, and their dog Stella, pretty normal guy, but with a wild entrepreneurial spirit. You can tell he loves exploring local trails, which sounds like he keeps his mind fresh.

Bottom line? Tim Hyer’s the real deal: a startup veteran who’s been crushing it across different industries, always pushing boundaries, and now making waves in real estate. His story proves that if you’re passionate, curious, and not afraid to dive into the messy middle, you can really change the game.