Tristan Gross

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About Tristan Gross

Tristan Gross

Executor ยท Artist ยท Entrepreneur

I build systems, businesses, and products that scale. Iโ€™m the Founder & CEO of TRIZAN, TheLetsGoApp, and Gross Innovations, with a background that blends hands-on technical work (custom OS builds, automation, Debian packaging) with executive leadership and venture building. Iโ€™ve led teams across software, hardware, AI integration, and operations, helping organisations move from idea to execution and ship products that solve real problems for real people. My work spans consumer apps, B2B services, payment infrastructure, M&A, and innovation-focused non-profit initiatives.

$20M+
Value Created
5+
Ventures Led
100+
Companies Advised
70+
Team Members Led

Key Achievements

๐Ÿ“ˆ Founder & President โ€” TRIZAN ยท Built a hybrid startup studio, strategic partner, and hold-co supporting software, AI integration, M&A, operations, and sales for SMEs across North America.
๐Ÿš€ Founder โ€” TheLetsGoApp ยท Assembled a 13+ person team, launched on iOS and Android within three months, and reached a peak valuation of $17.3M while being selected for the NVIDIA Inception program.
๐ŸŒ Creator โ€” Gross Innovations ยท Built a not-for-profit innovation platform powered by TRIZAN to enable 70+ engineers and builders to work on public-use patents and impact-first projects.
๐Ÿช Operations & GM โ€” Advance Auto Parts (Austin) ยท Managed a $3.5M+ location, rebuilt the workforce, and turned the store from negative to positive while overseeing logistics, fleet, B2B and B2C operations.

Experience Snapshot

๐Ÿค Head of M&A and Post-Acquisition Operations โ€“ Premier Health & Fitness ยท Led due diligence, integration, HR, and expansion strategies; negotiated six-figure savings and implemented scalable operating systems while acting as de-facto owner.
๐Ÿ’ณ ISO & B2B Growth โ€“ Global Payments ยท Represented Global Payments through TRIZAN, driving over $1M in additional payment-processing volume while redesigning sales systems for SMEs.
๐Ÿ“ก Sales & Growth โ€“ Bell & PC Financial ยท Generated over $1.1M in combined yearly revenue uplifts through B2C and B2B roles, consistently ranking near the top of sales performance.
โš™๏ธ Early Ventures โ€” Tristans One Stop Motoshop & Stuff4Less ยท Started entrepreneurial journey at 13, generating over $125K in revenue reselling and servicing off-road motorcycles, followed by early e-commerce and FB-ads execution.

How I Work

๐ŸŽฏ My value statement: business as a vehicle for empowerment, design as a vehicle for problem-solving, and execution as a vehicle for freedom. I focus on building systems and teams that can thrive without me, shipping fast without losing discipline, and taking the long view on every venture.

Professional Experience

Founder & President

TRIZAN ยท Self-employed

Active
๐Ÿ“… Nov 2022 - Present ยท 3 yrs 1 mo ๐ŸŒ Global ยท Hybrid

We specialize in developing and acquiring ventures, as well as creating both digital and physical products. Additionally, we act as a strategic solution partner, providing deep operational expertise and hands-on execution support.

Founder (A Product Of TRIZAN)

THE LETS GO APP INC ยท Self-employed

Active
๐Ÿ“… Mar 2024 - Present ยท 1 yr 9 mos ๐ŸŒ Toronto, Canada ยท On-site

Dynamic tech startup with 13+ dedicated professionals committed to reshaping how people connect and explore. Peak valuation: $17.3M. Launched within 3 months of team inception. Available on iOS & Android across North America.

Founder (Powered by TRIZAN)

GROSS INNOVATIONS INC ยท Self-employed

Active
๐Ÿ“… Dec 2024 - Present ยท 1 yr ๐ŸŒ Global ยท Remote

Not-For-Profit innovation platform: Inventing for Everyone, Sharing with the World. 70+ members. A vehicle for public-use patents, open-source work, and impact-first innovation.

Operations / General Manager

Advance Auto Parts ยท Full-time

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 ยท 5 mos ๐ŸŒ Austin, Texas ยท On-site
  • Managed location generating $3.5M+ annual revenue
  • Rebuilt workforce and improved team performance
  • Turned location from negative to positive revenue
  • Oversaw logistics, fleet, B2B & B2C channels
  • Led team of 15 employees

Fractional Chief Operating Officer

My Ascend AI ยท Freelance (Facilitated by TRIZAN)

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 ยท 3 mos ๐ŸŒ Palo Alto, California
  • Business Strategy & Growth during key funding rounds
  • Team Building & Hiring for high-performing teams

Head of M&A and Post-Acquisition Operations

Premier Health & Fitness ยท Contract Full-time

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 ยท 1 yr ๐ŸŒ Hallandale Beach, Florida ยท On-site
  • Due diligence & risk assessment (negotiated $100K+ savings)
  • Acquisition processes & HR integration
  • Built scalable operational systems
  • Market expansion strategies & growth
  • $60K annual savings through theft prevention
  • Operated gym as acting owner

ISO for Global Payments - B2B

Global Payments Inc. ยท Self-employed (Facilitated by TRIZAN)

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 ยท 1 yr 5 mos ๐ŸŒ Greater Toronto Area ยท Remote
  • $1M+ in additional payment processing volume generated
  • Represented Global Payments through TRIZAN network
  • Redesigned sales systems for SMEs

Business Consultant - B2B

OPPI SOLUTIONS ยท Contract (Facilitated by TRIZAN)

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 ยท 7 mos ๐ŸŒ Markham, Ontario ยท Hybrid
  • Expanded client base & optimized operations
  • Payment processing systems focus
  • Increased sales for Clover (Fiserv) products

Senior Consultant (B2B) & Sales Executive (B2C)

Bell ยท Contract Full-time

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 ยท 1 yr 6 mos ๐ŸŒ Ontario ยท Hybrid
  • B2B: $630K+ additional yearly revenue
  • B2C: $500K+ additional yearly revenue
  • Promoted from B2C to B2B role

Technical Cryptocurrency Blockchain Developer

NiceHash ยท Self-employed

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Sep 2019 - Apr 2022 ยท 2 yrs 8 mos ๐ŸŒ Toronto, Ontario ยท Hybrid
  • Built multiple cryptocurrency mining computers
  • Remote management & maintenance setup
  • Substantial financial returns generated

B2C Sales Representative

President's Choice Financial ยท Full-time

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 ยท 10 mos ๐ŸŒ Newmarket, Ontario
  • Business development for consumer banking
  • Opened 500+ credit & debit card accounts

B2C Small Business Owner

STUFF4LESS ยท Freelance

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 ยท 1 yr 2 mos ๐ŸŒ Toronto, Ontario ยท Remote
  • Drop-shipping ecommerce platform
  • Facebook ads & merchandise sales
  • Early digital commerce execution

B2C Small Business Owner

Tristans One Stop Motoshop ยท Self-employed

Completed
๐Ÿ“… Jan 2016 - Sep 2018 ยท 2 yrs 9 mos ๐ŸŒ Aurora, Ontario
  • Dirt-bike & off-road motorcycle brokerage
  • $125K+ revenue generated
  • 20%+ profit margin on each unit
  • Started at age 13
  • Ranked #1 for motorcycle repair in region
Projects & Ventures

Ventures & Brands

Core companies, platforms, and initiatives I lead or actively support.

TRIZAN

Startup studio, strategic partner, and hold-co. We specialise in building and acquiring ventures, integrating AI, and providing hands-on execution across operations, sales, technology, and M&A for SMEs.

Startup Studio HoldCo B2B
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The Lets Go App

Activity and experiences platform that helps people decide what to do next with friends, family, or solo. Built through the TRIZAN studio with a 13+ person team, targeting broad consumer launch across North America.

Consumer App AI/UX NVIDIA Inception
Visit TheLetsGoApp โ†’

Gross Innovations

Not-for-profit initiative powered by TRIZANโ€™s infrastructure. A platform for engineers to experiment, collaborate, and develop public-use patents and impact-first projects, now with 70+ members worldwide.

Non-Profit Innovation Public-Use IP
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WinDoorOS

Operating system and quoting platform for windows, doors, and related supply. Designed to connect dealers, manufacturers, and installers so that โ€œwhere quotes meet supplyโ€ becomes a predictable, software-driven experience.

B2B SaaS Construction Tech

FIRSTPAY.ME

Fintech concept that makes it simple to send loan agreements to friends or contacts and get repaid reliably. Built around lightweight workflows, social trust, and clear repayment structures.

Fintech Consumer / B2B2C
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Emerging & Portfolio Brands

Additional work across CARVA, Galatech, Infinex, and internal TRIZAN studio concepts exploring marketing, human-computer integration, AI productivity tools, and founder-focused infrastructure.

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Skills & Expertise

Leadership & Strategy

Executive Leadership Strategic Planning Venture Development Scaling Operations P&L Ownership Team Building & Coaching

Business Development

Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence Market Expansion Investor Relations Partnerships Client Advisory

Technology & Product

Product Development AI/ML Integration Mobile Apps SaaS Platforms UX Strategy Tech Infrastructure Custom OS / Tooling

Industry Experience

Tech Startups Digital Platforms Fintech Marketing / AdTech Logistics & Retail B2B Services
Recommendations & Testimonials

What People Say

Testimonials from team members, colleagues, and people I've worked with.

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Sijan Neupane

Android Engineer

March 29, 2025 ยท Direct Report

"Tristan Gross is one of the most exceptional leaders I've had the privilege of working with. As the CEO of The Let's Go App, he took the vision from ideation to execution with remarkable precision. From designing app screens to managing teams and ensuring everything ran smoothly, Tristan's ability to wear multiple hats was inspiring.

What truly sets him apart is his ability to bring people together and turn ideas into reality. His leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills made an immense impact on our journey. On top of that, he's an amazing human being with a great personalityโ€”someone who truly leads by example. Any company or team would be beyond fortunate to have Tristan at the helm."

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Toye Arogunmati

Cloud Engineer | DevOps

July 6, 2025 ยท Direct Report

"I had the pleasure of working directly with Tristan during my time at Let's Go, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most inspiring leaders I've worked with. From day one, he set a tone of focus, collaboration, and positivity that made all the difference in our team's success.

He led by example, consistently showing calm, clarity, and empathyโ€”even in high-pressure moments. What stood out the most was his ability to keep the team motivated and aligned toward our goals, no matter the challenges. Tristan created an environment where people felt heard, supported, and empowered to do their best work."

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Maria Usama

Frontend Developer | Full Stack

May 13, 2025 ยท Direct Report

"Working with Tristan at Gross Innovations has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Tristan is, without question, one of the most exceptional leaders I've had the privilege of collaborating with.

From the start, Tristan brings a clear vision and strategic roadmap to every project. What sets Tristan apart is his unique blend of thoughtful leadership, genuine empathy, and results-driven mindset. He actively engages with the team not just as a manager, but as a mentor encouraging collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous growth. His approach is rooted in respect, open communication, and empowerment."

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Aayushi Parekh

Full Stack Developer | CSM

July 4, 2025 ยท Internship

"I had the pleasure of working with Tristan Gross during my internship at Gross Innovations Inc. Tristan's leadership stood out from day oneโ€”he has a clear vision, a sharp product sense, and the ability to empower others to do their best work.

Although my day-to-day management was handled by another team lead, Tristan remained actively involved in our progress and made sure I had the resources and support needed to succeed. Tristan's ability to think strategically while staying hands-on with technical and product challenges makes him an exceptional founder and team leader."

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Vlad Krstevski

Backend Engineer | Full Stack

May 5, 2025 ยท Same Team

"Working with Tristan Gross has been nothing short of inspiring. His entrepreneurial instincts are sharp, and he has an uncanny ability to take an idea and rapidly transform it into a functioning, dynamic company. Time and again, I've seen him build teams and systems seemingly out of thin air, always with precision, momentum, and purpose.

What makes Tristan truly exceptional is the energy he brings to a team. His presence alone boosts morale, aligns focus, and encourages everyone to step up their game. He leads with clarity and conviction, and his communication is excellent, compelling, and rooted in a deep understanding of both vision and execution."

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Josina Jose

QA Analyst | Data Analysis

May 8, 2025 ยท Direct Report

"Working with Tristan at Gross Innovations has been an incredibly positive experience. From the very beginning, he provided a clear vision for the project's goals and milestones, ensuring everyone understood the roadmap and their role in driving it forward.

What I appreciate most about Tristan is his genuine investment in people. He takes the time to understand individual strengths and creates opportunities for growth and contribution. His approachable nature makes it easy to communicate openly, and his feedback is always constructive and empowering. Tristan is the kind of leader who not only drives results but also builds a strong, supportive culture around him."

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Maher El Mir

Software Engineer | Cloud & AI

July 24, 2025 ยท Internship

"Working under Tristan Gross during my internship at Gross Innovations was one of the most transformative experiences of my professional journey so far. Tristan is not only a visionary leader but also a hands-on mentor who genuinely invests in the growth of those around him.

He brings unmatched energy, clarity, and strategic thinking to everything he does. What stood out to me most was his ability to move fast without sacrificing thoughtfulness. He has a gift for simplifying complex problems and inspiring those around him to push boundaries. If you're looking to work with someone who builds winning teams and brings out the best in people, I can't recommend Tristan enough."

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Vikas Poojari

Lean Six Sigma | Agile Leader

March 9, 2025 ยท Direct Report

"Working with Tristan at Gross Innovations has been a great experience. He is not only a visionary leader but also incredibly flexible and supportive, always ensuring that everyone on the team feels valued and empowered.

What stands out the most is his willingness to listen, adapt, and supportโ€”whether it's guiding a project, mentoring team members, or simply being there when needed. His approach makes working with him both inspiring and rewarding. If you're looking for a leader who truly invests in people and drives impactful initiatives, Tristan is that person!"

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# Welcome to Tristan's Portfolio Terminal
# Snapshot of ventures and stats

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Tristan Gross โ€” Executor ยท Artist ยท Founder of multiple ventures

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Executor, artist, and entrepreneur focused on building durable systems, products, and companies. I lead multiple ventures across software, social apps, and innovation.

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trizan/ letsgo-app/ gross-innovations/ windooros/ firstpay-me/ carva/

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{ "value_created": "$20M+", "ventures_led": "5+", "companies_advised": "100+", "teams_led": "70+", "experience_years": "7+" }

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At age 13, Tristan discovered something magical in his garage: a computer, a dream, and the power to build things that matter. What started as selling dirt bikes evolved into something far more profoundโ€”the realization that software isn't just code. Software is a vessel for human potential. In 2016, while most kids his age were thinking about homework, Tristan was thinking about systems. He built Tristans One Stop Motoshop from scratch, generating over $125K in revenue. But something shifted. He realized the real power wasn't in selling motorcyclesโ€”it was in solving problems at scale. Software became his language. Not because of syntax or frameworks, but because it represented something deeper: the ability to touch millions of lives with an idea, to automate pain away, to build systems that scale infinitely without burning out. When Tristan built The Lets Go App, it wasn't about creating another social app. It was about understanding human connection at scale, building infrastructure that could support 13+ people's dreams simultaneously, and reaching a $17.3M valuation within months. NVIDIA noticed. The market noticed. But here's what really drives him: Gross Innovations. A not-for-profit powering 70+ engineers to work on public-use patents and impact-first projects. Because Tristan believes software shouldn't be about extracting valueโ€”it should be about creating it for the world. From M&A operations at Premier Health & Fitness to building payment infrastructure through Global Payments. From B2B sales at Bell generating $1.1M in revenue to being Fractional COO at My Ascend AI during funding rounds. Every role, every venture, every systemโ€”they all led here. Software is freedom. It's the ability to build something that didn't exist yesterday, share it with the world today, and scale it infinitely tomorrow. It's the vehicle for turning ideas into reality, problems into solutions, and dreams into movements. That's why Tristan Gross loves software. It's not about the code. It's about what the code enables.
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