Andy Young

Andy Young is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup professional based in London, England. He is currently exploring startup ideas at Lockdown ventures, a role he has held since February 2021.1 With a diverse background in technology, growth marketing, and entrepreneurship, Young has accumulated extensive experience in the startup ecosystem.

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures:

• Co-founder & CTO, later CEO of GroupSpaces (2008-2013)1
• Creator of Selective Tweets app for Facebook (2009)1

Leadership Roles:

• VP Growth & Marketing at Entrepreneur First (January 2020 - February 2021)1
• UK Country Lead at Stripe (March 2013 - February 2015)1
• Vice President at Oxford Entrepreneurs (2006-2009)1

Corporate Experience:

• Growth Marketing at Facebook (August 2017 - March 2019)1

Advisory and Consulting:

• Angel Investor for various startups (2019 - Present)1
• Startup Mentor for various companies (January 2011 - Present)1
• Entrepreneur in Residence at 500 Startups (July 2015 - November 2016)1

Education

Young holds a B.A. in Computer Science.3 He also has a background in Music & Sound Recording (Tonmeister).3

Expertise

Andy Young is known for his expertise in growth marketing, product development, and analytics. He has been described as a "startups Swiss army knife" due to his versatile skill set.2 His experience spans across various aspects of startup operations, including launching and scaling businesses, developing growth strategies, and mentoring other entrepreneurs.

Current Focus

As of September 2024, Andy Young is actively exploring new startup ideas through his work at Lockdown ventures.1 This role allows him to leverage his extensive experience in the startup world to identify and develop innovative business concepts.

Andy Young's LinkedIn username is andrewyoung.1