Bryan Frist
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Bryan Edward Frist (born April 29, 1987) is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is the CEO & Co-Founder of Yoshi Mobility and the Managing Partner & Founder of Friale Ventures, an early stage investment firm.[1][2] Frist is the son of former United States Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, grandson of HCA Healthcare founder Thomas F. Frist, Sr., and nephew of billionaire Thomas F. Frist, Jr.[3]
Early Life
Frist was born in Nashville, Tennessee.[3] In 1994, his father, Bill Frist, was elected to the United States Senate and the family moved to Washington, DC where Frist attended St. Albans School.[4] After high school, Frist attended Princeton University where he served as a Class Day chair.[5] Later, he attended Harvard Business School, graduating with honors.[6][7]
Career
Frist is the CEO & Co-Founder of Yoshi Mobility, a Y Combinator-backed startup that has raised over $60 million from General Motors, ExxonMobil, and Bridgestone.[8][9][10] In March 2024, the company expanded its portfolio and acquired a mobile automotive services company specializing in tire care and replacement, preventative maintenance, multipoint inspections and eco-friendly washes.[11] In April 2024, it was reported that Yoshi Mobility's valuation topped $200 million.[12]
In October 2021, Frist was listed as one of the winners of the Nashville American City Business Journals|Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award.[13] In December 2021, he was named a winner of the Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs.[14] That same year, the Nashville Post wrote a profile piece on Frist in its "You Should Know" series.[15]
Previously, he served as a Board Member of PullRequest, the pioneer of code-review-as-a-service. The company was acquired by HackerOne in April 2022.[16] Frist also served as Chief Strategy Officer for China Health Care Corporation, which he launched with his uncle Thomas Frist, Jr. and cousin-in-law Charles Elcan. Bain Capital acquired controlling interest in the company in 2017.[17]
Personal Life
Frist resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, three kids, and two dogs.[18] The Frist family has long been synonymous with charitable giving and contribute to causes through a family foundation.[19] They are supporters of the Frist Art Museum and Ensworth School.[20][21][22] In October 2024, the Frists hosted a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at their home, raising $1.8 million from executives, creators, and culinary icons with performances by Lady A, ERNEST and HARDY.[23]
References
- ↑ Kennedy, Eleanor (2016-04-18). "Frist scion's startup wants to gas up your employees". Nashville Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ "Friále - Venture Capital Firm | Signal". Signal: where top founders find and get introduced to the right investors. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Frist, William H.; Wilson, Shirley (2003). Good People Beget Good People: A Geneology of the Frist Family. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-7425-3336-3.
- ↑ Golden, Daniel (2009-01-21). The Price of Admission (Updated Edition): How America's Ruling Class Buys Its Way into Elite Colleges--and Who Gets Left Outside the Gates. Crown. ISBN 978-0-307-49737-6.
- ↑ Greenstein Altmann, Jennifer (2010-05-31). "Seniors celebrate highlights of last four years at Class Day". Princeton University. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ White, April (2019-12-01). "Accelerating a Gas-on-demand Startup". Harvard Business School Alumni. Archived from the original on 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ "Bryan Frist, President & COO of Yoshi | Talk Radio 98.3 WLAC". CEOs You Should Know. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ↑ Wayland, Michael (2020-12-17). "GM leads $23 million investment in on-demand vehicle maintenance service Yoshi". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ McGee, Jamie (2018-02-07). "Gas delivery service Yoshi garners $13.7M investment from ExxonMobil, GM". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ Elliott, Stephen (2022-02-25). "Nashville auto startup lands investment from Bridgestone". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ Ross, Nikki (March 20, 2024). "Frist's Yoshi Mobility makes West Coast acquisition". Nashville Inno. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ↑ Hall, Christine (2024-04-10). "Yoshi Mobility has come a long way since gassing up cars on the side of the road". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ↑ Cherry, Martin B. (2021-10-21). "40 Under 40: Bryan Frist, Yoshi (Video)". Nashville Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ↑ "Meet the 2021 Most Admired CEO winners". Nashville Business Journal. December 21, 2021.
- ↑ Williams, William (2021-09-18). "You Should Know: Bryan Frist". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "HackerOne Acquires PullRequest to Power Developer-First Security Testing Solutions | HackerOne". www.hackerone.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ↑ "Bryan Frist grows Yoshi portfolio, lauds TN edge ahead of Series C raise". Venture Nashville. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ "Bryan Frist, President & COO of Yoshi | Talk Radio 98.3 WLAC". CEOs You Should Know. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ↑ "Bryan E. Frist Fund". Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Nashville, TN. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ↑ "Lush Frist Gala enchants with garden party". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Frist Gala". Nashville Lifestyles. 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Ensworth Fund Donors by Giving Level". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ Castorena, Shauna "WhiskeyChick" (2024-10-15). "Nashville's Finest Raise $1.8 Million In Support Of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital". Country Music News Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
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