Jake Hoskins

Jake Hoskins is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tripgrid, a company he established in February 2016.1 Tripgrid provides a centralized platform for managing group travel data and streamlining processes using modern productivity software.3

Professional Background

Prior to founding Tripgrid, Jake had an extensive career in the maritime industry:

• Dynamic Positioning Officer at Seadrill Careers (June 2013 - February 2016)

  • Worked on a DP class 3 ship offshore West Africa in Angola3

• Captain at Edison Chouest Offshore (June 2009 - June 2013)

  • Operated a ROV support vessel for Petrobras, accumulating over 3,000 hours on DP2 systems3

• Chief Mate at Majestic America Lines (March 2004 - October 2008)

  • Responsible for crew and passenger safety, navigation, and managing deck staff on various vessels3

Personal Background

Jake started working on boats in Alaska in 1999 and has lived a nomadic lifestyle, traveling extensively around the world.23 He describes himself as a "Boat Captain by trade and traveling entrepreneur at heart".2

Tripgrid

Under Jake's leadership, Tripgrid focuses on:

• Providing management software for project-based group travel
• Helping organizations with internal arrangers who move teams to and from multiple locations
• Reducing human error, increasing visibility, enabling real-time data tracking, and improving communication for traveling teams3

Jake's experience in the maritime industry and extensive travel background have likely influenced his approach to developing solutions for group travel management at Tripgrid.