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
Sam went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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
In turn, Sam can intro founders to Trigo's investors below.
Trigo's investors Β· 7
Co-founders at Trigo
Experience
- SnapptGeneral Manager, Verification of Rent (VOR)current2025 β presentMiami, Florida, United States
- Trigo DataCo-founder & CEO (acquired by Snappt)2022 β 2025
- Stein Brothers LLCReal Estate Investor2015 β 2025
- Great American Plant Co.Founder & CEO2020 β 2021New York, New York
- So Great FoodsCEO2018 β 2021New York, New York
- RedBird Capital PartnersInvestment Professional2015 β 2017New York, New York
- VirginInvestment Professional2013 β 2015New York, New York
- CitiInvestment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions2011 β 2013New York, New York
Skills & more
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UnderwritingFood ManufacturingFrom Sam's professional profile.
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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