Stuart Trautenberg

Stuart Trautenberg is an experienced executive with a strong background in people operations, investment, and academia. Currently serving as Chief Executive & People Officer at S.A. Traut Associates and UC College Advisors, Stuart specializes in identifying talent and navigating complex college admissions processes. As Chief Investor at Aha! Seed Ventures, Stuart focuses on early-stage tech start-ups. With a role as Expert in Residence at UCI Applied Innovation, Stuart contributes expertise to the innovation community. Additional experience includes founding JobzLab, where Stuart developed predictive assessments, and serving as Chief Fun Officer at Bubbie Bea Productions during the pandemic. As an adjunct professor at Laguna College of Art and Design, Stuart taught the Business of Games course. Previous positions include Head of People Operations at Hivemapper and Chief People Officer at GoVyrl, where substantial funding rounds were achieved. Stuart holds a BA in Political Science from Boston University.