Dr Tony Jacob

Dr. Tony Jacob currently resides in Boise, Idaho with his family, where he balances his professional pursuits with an active family life. Born in Kerala, India, he experienced an international upbringing. His family moved first to Kuwait, then immigrated to Canada when he was young. His parents, who had to restart their careers in a new country, instilled a strong work ethic that shaped his approach to business and life.

After completing his optometry education in Houston, Texas, Dr. Tony Jacob began his professional career working for established practices before venturing into entrepreneurship. In 2010, he opened his first optometry practice in Lockhart, Texas, and achieved remarkable growth, reaching $1 million in revenue within 18 months. From this foundation, he expanded to additional locations, opening a second practice in Kyle, Texas in 2013.

His business acumen led to substantial expansion across Texas. Between 2017 and 2021, he transformed his company from a small operation into a network of eleven optometry locations throughout Texas. Implementing structured management systems and focusing on leadership development allowed his practices to thrive. The company experienced sevenfold revenue growth during this period, culminating in what was reported as the largest private optometry business sale in Texas history in 2021.

Following the sale of his optometry business, Dr. Tony Jacob transitioned to managing his family investment office from Boise while maintaining ties to Austin and other parts of Texas through various investments. His investment approach focuses on evaluating both the operational potential of businesses and the character of their leadership teams. He applies principles learned during his entrepreneurial career to his investment decisions, placing particular emphasis on finding balanced, emotionally intelligent founders with clear visions for their companies.

Dr. Tony Jacob's investment portfolio spans multiple sectors, including technology, biosciences, energy, and consumer brands, with many investments concentrated in Texas and particularly in the Austin area.

Beyond his professional activities, Dr. Tony Jacob allocates time to environmental causes and maintains an active interest in cryptocurrency markets, particularly Bitcoin-based ventures. His transition from full-time business operator to investor represents the current chapter in a career marked by calculated risk-taking and measured expansion.