Family forms the center of Dr. Tony Jacob's life in Boise, Idaho, where he relocated after selling his healthcare enterprise in Texas. His current Boise routine reflects a careful balance between business commitments and personal priorities. Mornings begin with family time and school drop-offs, followed by exercise and business calls often conducted during outdoor walks. Afternoons are dedicated to investment work before he returns home to spend evenings with his wife and children. Weekly gatherings with fellow entrepreneurs and parents have become part of his social fabric in Boise, creating connections within his new community.
Dr. Tony Jacob's path to success began far from American shores. Born in Kerala, India, his family later moved to Kuwait before immigrating to Canada during his childhood. Witnessing his parents restart their careers in Toronto and Edmonton provided early lessons in persistence. While working at a men's clothing store in his teens, a conversation with a customer who practiced optometry sparked his professional interest. That chance encounter led him to shadow the doctor, eventually guiding his career choice.
Medical education brought him to Houston, where he completed his optometry training before gaining experience at various practices in Texas. His entrepreneurial chapter began in 2010 when he purchased a building in Lockhart, Texas, and established his first independent practice. The operation proved successful immediately, achieving seven-figure revenue within 18 months. Three years later, he expanded to Kyle, Texas, opening a second location that eventually outgrew its original space, necessitating relocation to a facility more than four times larger.
From 2017 to 2021, strategic growth accelerated after Dr. Tony Jacob joined Entrepreneurs' Organization and implemented structured management systems across his Texas healthcare operations. Leadership development and team building became central focuses as his network grew to eleven locations throughout Texas. Revenue multiplied sevenfold during this period. When a major vision insurance company approached him with an acquisition offer in 2021, negotiations moved swiftly, culminating in what reports described as the largest private optometry transaction in Texas history.
Following the exit from his clinical enterprise, Dr. Tony Jacob established his family investment office, maintaining connections to Austin while operating primarily from Boise. His investment approach spans multiple sectors including biosciences, energy, and technology.. When evaluating opportunities, he examines both financial prospects and leadership qualities, particularly valuing founders who demonstrate both technical expertise and emotional intelligence.
Investment activity occupies much of Dr. Tony Jacob's professional attention now. His disciplined methodology includes minimum performance thresholds and thorough due diligence processes. Particular interests include Bitcoin-based ventures, which he views as potentially transformative financial technology.
Environmental causes also command his attention, with support directed toward ocean conservation and reforestation initiatives. A safari experience prompted family conversations about wildlife protection, reinforcing values he hopes to pass to his children. While no longer practicing clinically, Dr. Tony Jacob continues applying principles learned during his healthcare career to current investment and philanthropic endeavors, operating from his Boise headquarters while maintaining an active presence in Austin's business community.
