Tim Arnold

Tim is an experienced Investor, Entrepreneur, and CEO with a successful track record spanning a multitude of industries. He is currently a General Partner at Steamwork Ventures, an early-stage VC that invests in SaaS businesses.  Before co-founding Steamwork, Tim bootstrapped Hemisphere Design & Manufacturing, which provided global in-store experiences to companies like Best Buy, T-Mobile, Vans, Specialized, and L’Oréal. In between startups, he has held positions as GM, CFO, and previously had series 7 & 63 securities licenses. When Tim is away from the office, you can find him at the beach or in the mountains with his wife and daughters.

Education

BA Economics with Emphasis in accounting, UCSB

MBA with certificates in Entrepreneurship & Finance, UCLA Anderson

UCSB Role

Teaching Venture Capital / Private Equity TM191VC, mentoring students in the New Venture Program, guest speaking & thesis advising in the MTM Program