Summary
Tim Metzner is a serial founder and operator with 12+ years building venture-backed companies and a track record of creating roughly $2B in enterprise value across startups and spinouts. As Founder & CEO of Fireroad, he backs pre-seed founders building AI-enabled, durable technology for small businesses—an often-overlooked sector that he argues accounts for ~45% of tech spend. He co-founded Differential (which incubated unicorn Astronomer) and Coterie Insurance, leading early strategy, capital raises, and rapid team growth, and he takes a hands-on, founder-friendly approach to investing. Deeply motivated by faith and community, Tim also co-founded OCEAN Programs to support founder wellbeing and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Based in Cincinnati, he pairs product-led studio experience with operational execution and a long-term vision to build a full-stack platform serving Main Street.
12 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
BBA, Marketing, BBA, Marketing at University of Cincinnati