About
Trey Benedict worked as a numismatist at Heritage and KLRC, and conducted research at the Smithsonian Institution.
Founder at PureYC S23
Intro paths
YC
Trey went through Y Combinator (Summer 2023) — 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 — the partner who ran Pure's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Trey can intro founders to Pure's investors below.
Experience
- Pure (YC S23)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- T&E Consulting LLCCo-Founder2020 — 2022Queens, New York, United States
- Tangible Investments, Inc.Associate Numismatist, E-Commerce Lead2020 — 2021Laguna Beach, California, United States
- Heritage AuctionsProduct Management Intern2019Beverly Hills, California, United States
Skills & more
Pinball2Looking at Coins1Kendama
From Trey's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Trey Benedict?
- Trey Benedict worked as a numismatist at Heritage and KLRC, and conducted research at the Smithsonian Institution.
- Where does Trey Benedict work?
- Trey Benedict is Founder of Pure.
- What companies did Trey Benedict found?
- Trey Benedict founded Pure.
- Where did Trey Benedict go to school?
- Trey Benedict studied at University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics); Y Combinator (S23); San Clemente High School (High School Diploma).
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