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Sam Stein

Founder

Founder at Trigo

Miami, Florida, United States

FoundedTrigo Β· YC

About

Sam Stein is co-founder and CEO of Trigo, a repeat founder with prior experience in food technology. He worked in finance and private company investing at Citigroup, Virgin Group, and RedBird Capital for approximately eight years, and holds a B.A. in Government from Harvard University.

Founder at TrigoYC W23

Intro paths

YC

Sam 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 Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner β€” the partner who ran Trigo's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Sam can intro founders to Trigo's investors below.

Co-founders at Trigo

AWAbe Wheeler

Experience

  1. SnapptGeneral Manager, Verification of Rent (VOR)current2025 β€” presentMiami, Florida, United States
  2. Trigo DataCo-founder & CEO (acquired by Snappt)2022 β€” 2025
  3. Stein Brothers LLCReal Estate Investor2015 β€” 2025
  4. Great American Plant Co.Founder & CEO2020 β€” 2021New York, New York
  5. So Great FoodsCEO2018 β€” 2021New York, New York
  6. RedBird Capital PartnersInvestment Professional2015 β€” 2017New York, New York
  7. VirginInvestment Professional2013 β€” 2015New York, New York
  8. CitiInvestment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions2011 β€” 2013New York, New York

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Enterprise Software1Software Sales1Startups1Software as a Service (SaaS)1Private Equity6TrigoMulti-Family PropertiesManagementResidential Real EstateProperty ManagementFinance
+2 moreUnderwritingFood Manufacturing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Stein?
Sam Stein is co-founder and CEO of Trigo, a repeat founder with prior experience in food technology. He worked in finance and private company investing at Citigroup, Virgin Group, and RedBird Capital for approximately eight years, and holds a B.A. in Government from Harvard University.
Where does Sam Stein work?
Sam Stein is Founder of Trigo.
What companies did Sam Stein found?
Sam Stein founded Trigo.
Where did Sam Stein go to school?
Sam Stein studied at Harvard University (B.A., Government); Y Combinator.

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