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CEO & Founder, TRIZAN · Toronto, Canada
Tristan Gross builds durable, high-growth companies.
Serial entrepreneur with a decade of experience across software, hardware, and services — leading TRIZAN, The Let's Go App, and Gross Innovations.
“I'm an artist and my medium of choice is products, businesses and services.”
5+
Active Ventures
70+
Global Members
13
Years Building
3 mo
Idea to Launched MVP
Top 15
Entrepreneur of Impact 2025
01 · Who I Am
About Me
A serial entrepreneur based in Toronto, Ontario, with over a decade of business experience, I founded my first company during my early teenage years—a motorcycle brokerage that achieved strong profit margins. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where I've since returned as a guest speaker at the Ted Rogers School of Management, presenting TRIZAN's products and sharing lessons from my own entrepreneurial journey with the next generation of founders. My background spans blockchain development (NiceHash), B2B enterprise sales (Bell, Global Payments), and founding multiple high-growth ventures—along with time spent living and working in Austin, Texas, which broadened my perspective on building and scaling across borders. I describe myself as a Business Executor: someone who optimizes inefficiencies into growth and turns ideas into operating companies through disciplined, hands-on execution rather than theory. I'm also a dedicated advocate for violence prevention and community safety.
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Global Community
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Members in Gross Innovations worldwide
Years Building
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Decade+ of entrepreneurial experience
Philosophy & Approach
I focus on long-term value creation over "quick wins"—building sustainable business ecosystems that compound over time. My entrepreneurial framework emphasizes spotting market opportunities and taking calculated risks while maintaining integrity. I treat entrepreneurship as an art form built on execution: ideas are easy, and execution is what turns them into businesses, products, and measurable outcomes. That mindset was forged early—from a teenage motorcycle brokerage through corporate sales roles at Bell and Global Payments, and into M&A and post-acquisition operations at Premier Health & Fitness—and it's the same discipline I apply across every venture in the TRIZAN portfolio today.
- Vision: Building a focused portfolio of durable, high-growth companies—prioritizing disciplined execution over an arbitrary number.
- Focus: Selective about capital—prioritizing alignment over purely financial motivations.
- Mission: Helping engineers and innovators bring products to market through incubation.
- Impact: Top 15 Entrepreneur of Impact finalist 2025.
Featured on CanadianSME Small Business Podcast (Mid-2025) discussing raising capital for startups and building legacy through business culture.
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02 · Gallery
Photos & Moments
A single gallery of everything from the founder journey — building in public, pitching The Let's Go App, deploying TRIZAN smart lockers, and time with the team and community. Click any photo to view it larger.
Let's Go community walk
TRIZAN Box, ready to deploy
On-site locker install
Founder of TRIZAN — live talk
Team site visit
TRIZAN Box, live in the field
Founder & CEO
Serial Entrepreneur
Building What's Next
Speaking & Presenting
Pitching The Let's Go App
Product Deep Dive
Tristan Gross
On Stage
Team Working Session
Founder Life
Team Workshop
Founder Standup
Team Celebration
Top 15 Entrepreneur of Impact
Community Panel
Holiday Networking
Networking
Family Support
Work Hard, Enjoy the Ride
Product Launch
Business Site Visit
Rewards & Gamification
Retail Site Visit
Night Installation
Outdoor Locker Setup
Office Workspace
Team Moment
03 · Track Record
Career Timeline
From a teenage motorcycle brokerage to running a startup studio — every role built on the last.
Jan 2016 – Sep 2019
Tristan's One Stop Motoshop
Founded at ~13 years old. Brokerage and resale of off-road motorcycles with 20%+ profit margins. Expanded into custom fabrication, welding, dune buggy builds, and mechanical rebuilds. Generated over $125,000 in revenue.
Oct 2018 – Nov 2019
STUFF4LESS — B2C Small Business Owner
Launched dropshipping ventures before the model became widely popular, scaling sales through Facebook Ads and e-commerce.
Mar 2020 – Dec 2020
President's Choice Financial — B2C Sales Representative
B2C business development for PC's consumer banking products. Opened over 500 additional accounts for credit & debt card products.
Jan 2021 – Aug 2021
Bell — B2C Sales Executive
B2C Sales of Bell consumer products. Generated over $500,000 in additional yearly revenue. Promoted to B2B.
Aug 2021 – Jun 2022
Bell — B2B Senior Consultant
B2B sales of Bell's business services. Generated $630,000 in additional yearly revenue during 11-month tenure.
Sep 2019 – Apr 2022
NiceHash — Full-Stack Cryptocurrency Blockchain Developer
Single-handedly built multiple crypto currency mining computers. Setup units for remote management and made systems remotely accessible for maintenance. Made substantial return on investment.
Oct 2022 – Apr 2023
OPPI Solutions — Business Consultant (B2B)
Expanded client base and optimized operational and sales processes with focus on payment processing systems. Assisted in increasing sales for Clover (Fiserv) products.
Nov 2022 – Mar 2024
Global Payments Inc. — ISO for Global Payments (B2B)
TRIZAN represented Global Payments to push their payment system sales forward. Generated over $1,000,000 in additional payment processing.
Apr 2023 – Mar 2024
Premier Health & Fitness — Head of M&A & Post-Acquisition Operations
Executed due diligence saving over $100,000. Managed acquisition processes and HR. Developed foundational operations processes, led market expansion, and achieved $60,000 annual cost savings through theft prevention strategies. Operated gym as acting owner.
Nov 2022 – Present Ongoing
TRIZAN — Founder & Director
Global holding company and startup studio. Specializing in developing and acquiring ventures, creating digital and physical products. Strategic solution partner providing deep operational expertise and hands-on execution support. 3+ years of operations.
Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
My Ascend AI — Fractional Chief Operating Officer
Short-term engagement to help startup create initial team and techstack. Shaped business strategy and growth during key funding rounds. Built and expanded high-performing teams.
Mar 2024 – Present Ongoing
The Let's Go App Inc. — 1st Founder & CEO
Incepted and created by TRIZAN. Assembled 13+ team members and launched MVP in 3 months. Dynamic tech startup reshaping how people connect and explore. App live in North America on iOS & beta on Android.
Apr 2025 – Aug 2025
Advance Auto Parts — B2B & B2C Operations & General Manager
Managed $3.5M revenue location in Austin, Texas. Rebuilt workforce by hiring new team and transitioning prior staff. Oversaw logistics, hub operations, fleet vehicles, and B2B/B2C channels. Redesigned and relaunched consumer side. Directly managed and coached 15 employees.
Dec 2024 – Present Ongoing
Gross Innovations Inc. — 1st Founder & Team Lead
Not-For-Profit — "Inventing for Everyone, Sharing with the World". Incepted and created by TRIZAN. Over 70 members globally. Focusing on community impact and sharing innovations.
2025
Entrepreneur of Impact Recognition
Named Top 15 finalist for Entrepreneur of Impact 2025, recognized for entrepreneurial achievement, building sustainable ventures, and creating meaningful impact.
04 · Portfolio
Ventures & Brands
Core companies and brands I lead or support publicly. Each has a unique mission, but the common thread is execution, innovation, and long-term value.
My Companies
TRIZAN
Global Holding Company & Startup Studio
Founded November 2022, TRIZAN is a holdco and startup studio specializing in venture development, acquisitions, and strategic operations. We build and support ambitious businesses across North America—acting as the engine behind sustainable, high-growth companies. Beyond software and services, TRIZAN designs solar-powered, self-sufficient smart parcel lockers, and is developing TRIZAN AIO, a locally-operated AI assistant, alongside a cloud computing infrastructure initiative built for organizations that want greater control over their own data.
The Let's Go App
Social Exploration Tech · High-Growth Startup
A dynamic tech startup reshaping social exploration and connection. Founded March 2024, I led a team of 13+ professionals to launch the product within just 3 months of inception. The app helps friends turn plans into action instead of getting stuck in endless chats.
Wurky
Innovation & Technology
Innovation & Technology platform for modern enterprises. Building tools and solutions that empower teams to work smarter and faster. Part of the TRIZAN ecosystem supporting high-growth ventures.
Gross Innovations Inc.
Not-for-Profit · "Inventing for Everyone, Sharing with the World"
Founded December 2024, this not-for-profit initiative focuses on community impact and sharing innovations globally. We empower engineers and innovators to bring real solutions to market through inclusive invention and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
05 · Media
Selected Videos
A curated set of YouTube videos and clips featuring my insights, founder journey, and product builds. Thumbnails are clickable and open directly on YouTube.
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Featured Interview
Tristan Gross on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
A full-length conversation on raising capital for startups, building TRIZAN from the ground up, and creating a lasting business culture — straight from the founder.
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Showcasing the TRIZAN Smart Lockers
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On Building Fast – Tristan Gross
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Transforming Visions into Reality
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Founder Journey
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Scaling Start-ups
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Tech & Execution
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Founder Mindset
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Start-up Speach
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Tristan Walking Miami
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Showcasing Lets Go
06 · Writing
Insights
In-depth articles on the philosophy, execution, and ventures behind TRIZAN, The Let's Go App, Gross Innovations, and my broader approach to entrepreneurship.
Philosophy
The Builder Mindset: Treating Entrepreneurship as an Art Form
Why execution—not ideas—is the true differentiator, and how a decade of building has shaped this philosophy across every venture.
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Philosophy
Business Executor: Turning Ideas Into Operating Companies
The operating philosophy forged through corporate roles and refined into a strategy for optimizing inefficiencies into growth.
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Vision
Building for the Long Run: A Vision for Durable Companies
A realistic, investor-aligned vision built on a focused portfolio of durable, high-growth companies rather than an arbitrary number.
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TRIZAN
Inside TRIZAN: The Startup Studio and Venture Development Model
How TRIZAN's three core service lines—venture development, fractional COO work, and M&A advisory—fit together.
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TRIZAN
Solar-Powered Logistics: Self-Sufficient Smart Parcel Lockers
Inside the technology and strategy behind TRIZAN's solar- and battery-powered smart locker line.
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TRIZAN
TRIZAN AIO: Private, Locally-Operated AI for Business
Why locally-operated AI infrastructure gives organizations more control over their own data.
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The Let's Go App
Founding a Startup Without VC Backing
The honest story behind building and launching an MVP in three months while managing a 13+ person team.
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Gross Innovations
Mentoring a Global Community of Entrepreneurs
How Gross Innovations supports 70+ members globally through inclusive entrepreneurship and mentorship.
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Background
From a Teenage Motorcycle Brokerage to a Startup Studio
Tracing the decade of operating experience that shaped the founder behind TRIZAN today.
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Leadership
Leading Without a Blank Check
How managing teams under real financial constraints shaped a distinct, resourceful leadership style.
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Connect & Follow
Follow my journey, get behind-the-scenes access, and stay close to new launches and experiments across all my ventures.