About
Trent Harvey has backgrounds in IT support, software engineering, and product development, with early experience in open-source software initiatives.
Founder at CovieYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Trent went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Trent can intro founders to Covie's investors below.
Covie's investors Β· 2
Co-founders at Covie
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Ian LittmanFounder
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William DearieFounder
Experience
- TheGuarantorsHead of Engineeringcurrent2026 β presentAustin, Texas, United States
- TheGuarantorsChief Architect2026Austin, Texas, United States
- TheGuarantorsStrategic Consultant2025Austin, Texas, United States
- CovieCEO & Co-Founder2020 β 2025Austin, Texas, United States
- Deans & HomerWeb Platforms Lead2017 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- OptarosPractice Lead, Salesforce Commerce Cloud & Mobile2016 β 2017Austin, Texas
- OptarosSenior Software Engineer2015 β 2016Austin, TX
- Harvey Technologies, Inc.Owner / Consultant2014 β 2017Austin, TX
- Inside Interactive, Inc.Consultant / Software Engineering2012 β 2015
- MonsantoLaunch & Operations Analyst2011 β 2014St. Louis, MO
- MonsantoTier 2 Server Administrator (Unix Team)2011St. Louis, MO
- Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleStudent Assistant - Academic Computing2008 β 2011Edwardsville, IL
- Uebinger's Furniture Co.Technology Consultant2006 β 2011Flora, IL
- EDunuity, Inc.Founder2008 β 2010Flora, IL
- Flora Community Unit School DistrictAssistant Technology Coordinator2007 β 2008
- DM EntertainmentSenior Game Designer2006 β 2007
Skills & more
Executive TeamPHP3Objective-C1MySQL1iOS development3Web Development9Business Analysis9Software Design4Software Project Management2System DesignAccountingUnix10
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Windows ServerSQLJavaOracleC++JavaScriptC#SAPRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Software DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureLinux System AdministrationLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Trent Harvey?
- Trent Harvey has backgrounds in IT support, software engineering, and product development, with early experience in open-source software initiatives.
- Where does Trent Harvey work?
- Trent Harvey is Founder of Covie.
- What companies did Trent Harvey found?
- Trent Harvey founded Covie.
- Where did Trent Harvey go to school?
- Trent Harvey studied at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Bachelors (B.S.), Management of Information Systems (CMIS)).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Optaros mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville7
Sateesh AndraManaging Director at Endiya PartnersRon GulaPresident at Gula Tech AdventuresBrock ElmoreRelationship Banking Manager at Stifel Venture BankingLisa NoeltnerInvestor at At One VenturesFernando AguirreDirector at Synchrony VenturesJonathan MothnerEVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer at Synchrony Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at TheGuarantors3
Also worked at Optaros7
Brandon AlexanderEntrepreneur In Residence at Crosslink CapitalMarta CruzCo-Founder and Managing Partner of NXTP VenturesPatrick AmielVenture Partner at Big Pi VenturesAdrienne CoulsonInvestor at Premji InvestKatelin HollowayFounding Partner at Seven Seven SixMichael AbbatePartner at RallyCry Ventures
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Also worked at Monsanto45
Derek RappInvestor at RiverVest Venture PartnersAnnabel ZeeExecutive Assistant at Jungle VenturesRick RyanGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalMartha SchlicherGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalNick RosaInvestor at Sandbox IndustriesChas EggertOperating Partner at iSelect Fund
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