Eoghan McCabe: tech mogul’s journey from ‘shy kid’ to political centrist to Trump supporter

Eoghan McCabe, the co-founder and CEO of the software company Fin, formerly known as Intercom, has undergone a notable political transformation, moving from a self-described centrist to a supporter of Donald Trump.

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I absolutely hated it. Couldn’t stand being told what to do. I resigned and explained to the bar manager at length everything he was doing wrong.

McCabe, 42, once described himself as a "pretty shy kid" with diverse interests, working odd jobs before co-founding Intercom in 2011. The company achieved unicorn status, valued at over $1 billion. He lived in San Francisco for a decade, building the company that would later be acquired by Salesforce for $3.6 billion.

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very much a [political] centrist

In a 2024 blog post, McCabe identified as a "very much a [political] centrist," calling "tribalism and polarised thinking" dangerous. However, his actions have often been polarizing. Official filings reveal he has donated approximately $200,000 to campaigns supporting Trump and the Republican Party. He also posted a photo on social media with Trump at a San Francisco fundraising event that raised $12 million for the former president.

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tribalism and polarised thinking

This support for Trump contrasts sharply with McCabe's previous stance. In January 2017, he publicly criticized the Trump administration's Muslim travel ban, writing, "This is a very fundamental, human issue, something far bigger. We abhor this and any policy of hate and discrimination, and that’s why we’re getting involved." In 2023, McCabe addressed company employees, pledging to be "more thoughtful" about his social media activity.

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This is a very fundamental, human issue, something far bigger. We abhor this and any policy of hate and discrimination, and that’s why we’re getting involved.