Sam Young
About Sam Young
Sam Young is the Director of Growth at BuildOps, having previously held significant roles in private equity and operations at various companies, including Vector Capital and Poly. He has a strong educational background with degrees from Brown University and Stanford University, and he has successfully scaled innovative technology solutions in the field of artificial intelligence.
Current Role at BuildOps
Sam Young serves as the Director of Growth at BuildOps, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In this role, he focuses on driving growth strategies and expanding the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at Poly
Prior to his current role, Sam Young co-founded Poly and served as the Chief Operating Officer from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to the development and operational management of the company, leveraging his expertise in growth and strategy.
Background in Private Equity and Investment Banking
Sam Young has a background in finance, having worked at Vector Capital as a Private Equity professional from 2016 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also gained experience in investment banking at Credit Suisse from 2014 to 2016 in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Academic Achievements
Sam Young holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University. He furthered his education with an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Additionally, he participated in the Y Combinator S22 program, where he achieved significant milestones in startup growth.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Sam Young has successfully scaled a GenAI tool for designers to 120,000 monthly active users within four weeks without paid advertisements. He also served as the founding Chief Operating Officer for a medical 3D AI startup at Stanford Medicine, which received FDA approval. Furthermore, he played a key role in raising $8 million for a GenAI tool during the Y Combinator S22 batch.