About US

Get to know Troupe

And see why we’re so passionate about group travel.

Our story

Troupe was born in early 2020, when our founding team bonded over their love of traveling with friends and their shared exasperation at actually getting a group trip off the ground. Frustrated there wasn’t a purpose-built tool to help travelers collaboratively plan group getaways, they quit their jobs, rented a small office, and started to put digital pen to paper. Then COVID hit. One global pandemic, ten new hires, and hundreds of user interviews later, Troupe 1.0 has taken flight. With so many group planning headaches to solve, though, the team is only just getting started bringing the fun back to friend trips. Stay tuned!

Our team

We’re a small team of passionate travelers who think planning group trips should be fun, not stressful. We got fed up with all the back-and-forth of endless email chains, shared spreadsheets, and group texts when planning a trip, so we built a tool to fix all that. It’s called Troupe, we hope you enjoy it.

Alexandra Zubko

CEO

A serial entrepreneur and consummate learner, Alex has also traveled to 58 countries. Ask her what happened when she planned a trip for 20 to Vietnam…

Scott Bartell

VP, Engineering

A dog dad who loves nature and is passionate about solving complex problems with simple solutions, Scott is on a mission to explore all of America’s National Parks

Emily Khoo

Product Designer

A designer obsessed with the unconventional, Emily is constantly on the lookout for offbeat experiences. Ask her about the time she attended an immersive theatre performance that took place in a stranger’s bathroom.

Britt Lewis

Senior Software Engineer

A musician in a past life, Britt appreciates how travel can similarly broaden one’s perspective and provide new ways to connect with the world. He loves learning how and why things work and can likely be found road-tripping with his dog, Sophie.

Satomi Gorodetsky

Software Engineer

A full stack software engineer who loves gourmet food, Satomi has traveled to 40 of all 47 prefectures in Japan and is on a journey to visit all 50 U.S. states.

Laura Pellegrino

Senior Product Manager

An experience enthusiast, Laura’s continuous curiosity has led to many spirited travel stories. A fan of chance, she’s decided where to travel by pulling the option out of a cup.

Ashley Leung

Product Designer

Ashley is a designer who is passionate about photography and architecture. She loves to travel as a way to combine the two and to seek inspiration both at home and abroad.

Emily Akers

Marketing Manager

A native New Yorker and natural extrovert, Emily combines her love for community and travel in her work. Ask her about the best improv troupes in the city and her favorite spots in Brooklyn!

Alex Seant

Junior Software Engineer

Born and raised in NYC, Alex is a former audio engineer turned developer who loves technology, SciFi, and connecting with people. He’s excited to be building a tool that helps others to do the same.