About me

Hailing from the verdant landscapes of Kerala, India, Dr. Tony Jacob's journey is a compelling narrative of international experiences. Beginning his academic journey in Edmonton, Canada, he diligently cultivated his intellectual prowess, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the esteemed University of Alberta. Guided by a profound entrepreneurial ethos instilled by his family, Tony embarked on a path to the United States in 2004, under an F1 academic visa, with a clear mission: to attain a Doctorate of Optometry and chart his course as a pioneer. Upon the culmination of his advanced studies at the University of Houston, Dr. Jacob embarked on a two-year educational odyssey, collaborating with visionary optometrists across Texas. This formative period laid the groundwork for his subsequent significant endeavors. Holding dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, he embraced the empowerment to shape his own destiny. In his role as Managing Partner, Dr. Tony Jacob strategically chose Central Texas as the launching pad for multiple successful private practices. One of these establishments rapidly gained acclaim as the fastest emergent "cold start" in 2011. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, he extended his influence to underserved communities through a mobile eyecare initiative, which swiftly expanded to serve over 40 facilities within an astonishing year and a half, resulting in his first exit. In 2017, Dr. Jacob transitioned from a clinician to a visionary CEO. He founded "Ideal Eye Team," an eyecare consortium dedicated to strategic acquisitions and the implementation of industry best practices. This consortium swiftly ascended to prominence as the premier privately-owned eyecare group in Texas. Dr. Jacob's crowning achievement was orchestrating the sale of Ideal Eye Team to North America's preeminent vision insurer, marking the largest independent optometric transaction in Texas. This landmark deal, achieved before the age of 40, prompted him to pivot towards further investments in his executive development. Having scaled these remarkable heights, Dr. Jacob pursued yet another ambition: global exploration. From kayaking alongside penguins in South Africa to scaling Guatemala's San Pedro volcano, truffle hunting in Siena, Italy, and contributing to rhino conservation efforts in Kruger National Park, his adventures have been both audacious and diverse. Today, Dr. Jacob delves into the realms of real estate and private equity, with a keen focus on the development of premium office spaces. Nestled in Boise with his wife Gina and their three exceptional children, Dr. Jacob's life continues to embody a dynamic fusion of professional challenges and personal passions. Whether he is fly-fishing in the Boise River, mastering yoga, or embarking on family journeys to remote corners of the world, his dedication to life's pursuits knows no bounds.