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Matt Aitken

Founder

Founder at Trigger.dev

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedTrigger.dev Β· YC

About

Matt Aitken is a developer and founder who previously created iPad applications and built JSON Hero, a developer tool. He is currently CEO of Trigger.dev, which provides workflow automation capabilities for developers.

Founder at Trigger.devYC W23

Intro paths

YC

Matt went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator β€” the partner who ran Trigger.dev's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Matt can intro founders to Trigger.dev's investors below.

Trigger.dev's investors Β· 3

Standard CapitalSan FranciscoWayfinder VenturesSan Francisco Β· $300K – $1M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2023

Co-founders at Trigger.dev

EAEric Allam
Eric AllamFounder
DPDan Patel
Dan PatelFounder
JRJames Ritchie
James RitchieFounder

Experience

  1. Trigger.devFounder, CEOcurrent2022 β€” presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  2. SpoofChief Technology Officer2020 β€” 2022London, England, United Kingdom
  3. SolveChief Technology Officer2018 β€” 2020London, United Kingdom
  4. Tiny MatterDirector/Software Engineer2017 β€” 2018London, United Kingdom
  5. FreelanceFreelance Software Engineering & Design2015 β€” 2017London, United Kingdom
  6. Avenue rentCo-founder & CEO2016London, United Kingdom
  7. TouchpressHead of Design2011 β€” 2015London, United Kingdom
  8. MadeByPiMobile and Future Devices Designer2010 β€” 2011
  9. MadeByPiWeb Designer2007 β€” 2010

Skills & more

Mobile Applications1Web Design1User Interface5User Experience3User Interface Design2Creative Direction1Animation2Digital Marketing5Photoshop1Digital Strategy

From Matt's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Aitken?
Matt Aitken is a developer and founder who previously created iPad applications and built JSON Hero, a developer tool. He is currently CEO of Trigger.dev, which provides workflow automation capabilities for developers.
Where does Matt Aitken work?
Matt Aitken is Founder of Trigger.dev.
What companies did Matt Aitken found?
Matt Aitken founded Trigger.dev.
Where did Matt Aitken go to school?
Matt Aitken studied at The University of Sheffield (BArch, Architecture).

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia8,773

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The University of Sheffield mafia17

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

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+ 10 more

Touch Press mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jamie CoxSoftware EngineerFounded Scarlet

Same school

Also attended The University of Sheffield75

Dominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesFrancois PrinslooInvestor at MedicxiRoberto BonanzingaPartner at Inreach VenturesAndrew McLoughlinBrit in San Francisco; seed-stage venture capital investorXavier MesnierPartner, Head of Frontiers in Health & Bio Investments at Verve VenturesRyan ProcterHead of Marketing & Communications at Nauta Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Trigger.dev4

Nir GazitCo-Founder & CEO at TraceloopEric AllamFounder at Trigger.devDan PatelFounder at Trigger.devJames RitchieFounder at Trigger.dev

Also worked at Tiny Matter3

Eric AllamFounder at Trigger.devDan PatelFounder at Trigger.devJames RitchieFounder at Trigger.dev

Also worked at Touchpress1

Jamie CoxCTO at Scarlet