Jonathan Bentzur
About Jonathan Bentzur
Jonathan Bentzur is the co-founder and CTO of Trendpop, which he helped grow to profitability and led to its acquisition by Collab in January 2022.
Jonathan Bentzur Founder and CTO
Jonathan Bentzur is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Trendpop. He co-founded the company with Yoav Zimmerman in August 2020. As the technical leader of the company, Jonathan has been instrumental in driving the technological vision and execution that has positioned Trendpop within the industry.
Trendpop Co-founded by Jonathan Bentzur and Yoav Zimmerman
In August 2020, Jonathan Bentzur co-founded Trendpop alongside Yoav Zimmerman. The company was established with the goal of providing actionable insights into social media trends and influencer marketing. Under their leadership, Trendpop grew rapidly, offering valuable data-driven tools for businesses to capitalize on emerging trends.
YCombinator W21 Fundraising for Trendpop
Jonathan Bentzur played a critical role in securing funding for Trendpop through YCombinator's W21 cohort. This prestigious accelerator program provided the financial backing and expertise needed to propel Trendpop's growth. The support from YCombinator was a significant milestone in the company's early development.
Trendpop's Path to Profitability
Under Jonathan Bentzur's technical leadership, Trendpop achieved profitability within 12 months of its founding. This was a noteworthy accomplishment, given the competitive landscape of the social media analytics industry. The rapid path to profitability demonstrated the market demand for Trendpop's services and the effectiveness of the team’s strategy.
Acquisition of Trendpop by Collab
In January 2022, Trendpop was acquired by Collab. Jonathan Bentzur was a key figure in this acquisition, contributing to the discussions and negotiations that led to this successful outcome. The acquisition marked a new chapter for Trendpop, signaling its value and potential within the broader media and technology landscape.