Building 500 Brands Before 2050 TRIZAN · Holding Company & Startup Studio The Let's Go App · Social Exploration Tech Gross Innovations · Inventing for Everyone Top 15 Entrepreneur of Impact 2025 Long-term Value Over Quick Wins Building 500 Brands Before 2050 TRIZAN · Holding Company & Startup Studio The Let's Go App · Social Exploration Tech Gross Innovations · Inventing for Everyone Top 15 Entrepreneur of Impact 2025 Long-term Value Over Quick Wins

Tristan Gross

"I'm an artist and my medium of choice is products, businesses and services."
Serial entrepreneur with a decade of experience. CEO & Founder of TRIZAN, The Let's Go App, and Gross Innovations. Building 500 brands before 2050. Top 15 Entrepreneur of Impact 2025.

🏆 Top 15 Entrepreneur of Impact 2025
🎓 BCom Entrepreneurship - TMU
🌍 70+ Global Members

About Me

A serial entrepreneur 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. My background spans blockchain development (NiceHash), B2B enterprise sales (Bell, Global Payments), and founding multiple high-growth ventures. I'm also a dedicated advocate for violence prevention and community safety.

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Members in Gross Innovations worldwide
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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.

  • Vision: Building 500 brands and products before 2050.
  • 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.

Career Timeline

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
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
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
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.

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.

Founder & President since 2022

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.

CEO & Founder · 13+ Team Members

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.

Co-Founder

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.

Founder & Member · 70+ Global Members

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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