
Trent Krupp
Helping AI companies find the right data
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San Francisco, California
Joined January 2026
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Summary
Trent Krupp is a seasoned entrepreneur with a history of co-founding successful ventures, including Hobocans (a D2C hookah company), Constitution Group (an executive search firm acquired by Hired, Inc.), and most recently, Troveo AI (an AI video training data platform). His entrepreneurial journey showcases his ability to identify market gaps, build businesses, and navigate acquisitions, with a consistent focus on innovation and market disruption. trentkrupp+3
He possesses extensive expertise in building and scaling marketplaces, particularly within talent acquisition and the creator economy. As Head of Marketplace at Hired, Inc., he was instrumental in its early growth. He later led revenue at Triplebyte, a talent marketplace, and served as COO of Vouch.app, a talent network for new media creators, which was acquired by MrBeast. This deep understanding of network effects and value exchange has been foundational to his career. trentkrupp+2
Trent has demonstrated a strategic career evolution, transitioning from finance and operations to product leadership. His blog post, 'Making the Move into Product', outlines his deliberate path to becoming Head of Product at Impact, where he leveraged his marketplace and leadership strengths to define product strategy and lead design teams. This highlights his adaptability and commitment to aligning his role with his core interests in product innovation. trentkrupp+2
His current work is heavily focused on the intersection of AI and content, particularly in developing infrastructure for AI training data. As Co-founder and CRO of Troveo AI, he is building a platform to help content owners monetize their intellectual property by licensing it for AI model training. He also consults for AI companies on data strategy through 'Entropoli,' positioning him as a key player in the emerging AI data economy. trentkrupp+2
Work
Education
Writing
Making the Move into Product
June 1, 2021A blog post detailing his personal career journey and the strategic steps he took to successfully transition into a product management role, leveraging his market and leadership expertise.
The Hookah Handbook
January 1, 2010Co-authored a guidebook providing an insider's guide to hookah mastery, covering its history, parts, major brands, tobacco types, and setup for smoking sessions.
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