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Tom York

Founder of Here I Am Group Engagement

Greater Richmond Region

Overview 

Tom York is a startup and technology leader, known for co-founding Here I Am and holding leadership positions at notable companies like PayPal and Capital One. With an MBA from Duke University and a BS from the United States Naval Academy, he has successfully transitioned from a career in the US Navy to becoming a respected figure in the startup and technology industry.

Work Experience 

  • Principal

    2016 - Current

    Dynamic leadership that brings together the vision, data, people, processes and technology to deliver on rapid growth plans for small businesses in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Brings a passion for the customer, coupled with simplicity and focus to operational issues in order to help innovative businesses achieve their goals.

  • Managing Director

    2018

Trolley Venture is a new investment fund has been created to provide financial backing for early stage business ventures.

  • Vice President, Credit Operations and Collections

    2012 - 2016

    Responsible for the strategy development, growth plans and high-quality daily delivery of Credit Operations in support of BillMeLater products and collections operations support across PayPal.

  • Vice President

    1997 - 2012

    Customer Service and Operations Customer Management Strategy Development. Past Experience includes Debt Recoveries Analysis and Operations Mgmt Third Party Supplier Vendor Management

Capital One is a diversified banking company that offers early and later stage venture, and debt financing investments.

Raised $954,000,000.00 from Berkshire Hathaway.

  • Lieutenant

    1992 - 1997

    Surface Warfare Officer - specializing in nuclear power engineering.

US Navy is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services.

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