Trip Tate

Trip Tate is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience across multiple domains. As the cofounder, CTO, and COO of Alumnifire since 2015, Trip has developed a platform that facilitates connections between students and alumni for professional growth. Prior roles include software engineering positions at Capitol Foundry and Cartrdge, where Trip contributed to real estate applications and led engineering teams for indie game showcases. As a cofounder of Advicedrop, Trip created a marketplace for homeowners and professionals, focusing on product management and user experience. Additional experience includes leadership roles at The Topps Company and Patch.com, where Trip oversaw mobile product launches and operational scaling efforts. Early career highlights feature strategic planning at Canon USA and internships at Reunion Technologies and Fox Sports Net Midwest. Trip holds a BSE in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University.