
KYG Trade operates the world’s first decentralized Trade Attestation Platform and Marketplace. We facilitate the global digital exchange, recordkeeping, and auditability of product attribute data for trade, sustainability, and ESG claims for the cross-border movement of goods. Importing or exporting a good requires highly skilled expert knowledge of ever-changing complex regulations. 80% of the time and cost of attestation is obtaining detailed information about the good itself. Today, massive amounts of emails and source document attachments are exchanged between product owners, trading partners and the authorities to determine the required attestations. The KYG Trade Platform and Marketplace simplify the exchange of product attribute information, eliminate redundancy, and streamline the attestation process. This results in a significant reduction in cost and penalty risk while increasing levels of compliance and utilization of preferential tax, tariff and SESG benefits. $20 trillion in goods cross international customs borders each year. Every import/export requires multiple attestations, such as: - Country of Origin - Harmonized Tariff Schedule Code - Export Classification Control Number - ESG Claims Other attestations depend on the good such as: - Certification of Origin for Free Trade Agreement Benefits - Forced Labor - Conflict Minerals - Food and Drug Registration - Intellectual Property Rights Registration - 100s of others The KYG Trade Attestation Platform and Marketplace: - Simplifies the attestation process - Connects importers and exporters to a global network of trade compliance experts - Eliminates redundancy - Reduces the cost of compliance - Reduces risk of border clearance delays and detentions - Reduces risk of customs fines and penalties Big box importers and small eCommerce merchants on Amazon, EBay, Alibaba, Walmart.com, and others will benefit from the KYG Trade Platform and Marketplace! Learn more at...

KYG Trade operates the world’s first decentralized Trade Attestation Platform and Marketplace. We facilitate the global digital exchange, recordkeeping, and auditability of product attribute data for trade, sustainability, and ESG claims for the cross-border movement of goods. Importing or exporting a good requires highly skilled expert knowledge of ever-changing complex regulations. 80% of the time and cost of attestation is obtaining detailed information about the good itself. Today, massive amounts of emails and source document attachments are exchanged between product owners, trading partners and the authorities to determine the required attestations. The KYG Trade Platform and Marketplace simplify the exchange of product attribute information, eliminate redundancy, and streamline the attestation process. This results in a significant reduction in cost and penalty risk while increasing levels of compliance and utilization of preferential tax, tariff and SESG benefits. $20 trillion in goods cross international customs borders each year. Every import/export requires multiple attestations, such as: - Country of Origin - Harmonized Tariff Schedule Code - Export Classification Control Number - ESG Claims Other attestations depend on the good such as: - Certification of Origin for Free Trade Agreement Benefits - Forced Labor - Conflict Minerals - Food and Drug Registration - Intellectual Property Rights Registration - 100s of others The KYG Trade Attestation Platform and Marketplace: - Simplifies the attestation process - Connects importers and exporters to a global network of trade compliance experts - Eliminates redundancy - Reduces the cost of compliance - Reduces risk of border clearance delays and detentions - Reduces risk of customs fines and penalties Big box importers and small eCommerce merchants on Amazon, EBay, Alibaba, Walmart.com, and others will benefit from the KYG Trade Platform and Marketplace! Learn more at...
What they do: AI-native SaaS for global trade, tariff management, and ESG/trade attestation
Headquarters: Newport Beach, California
Stage: Seed
Founders / leadership: Todd R. Smith (Founder & CEO); co‑founders Aaron Ansel and Leslie Levy August
Employees: About 31
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Global trade compliance, tariff management, and ESG attestation for cross-border movement of goods.
International Trade and Development
“Santa Barbara Angel Alliance”
Company Description
KYG Trade™ operates the world’s first decentralized Trade Attestation Platform and Marketplace, revolutionizing the exchange, recordkeeping, and verification of product attribute data for global trade, sustainability, and ESG claims. Focused on simplifying the complex attestation process required for the cross-border movement of goods, the platform connects importers and exporters with a global network of trade compliance experts. By reducing redundancy, improving compliance, and minimizing the risk of penalties and delays, KYG Trade helps businesses achieve cost efficiencies and operational excellence. With a client base ranging from major retail importers to small eCommerce merchants, KYG Trade is a game-changer in the $20 trillion cross-border trade market.
Role Description
We are seeking a skilled Global Trade Management Project Manager for ERP Integration in a full-time, remote role. The Project Manager will oversee end-to-end execution of KYG Trade Implementation projects, including integration with our customers ERPs and various global trade management applications. The role requires project and program management skills to coordinate with our customer's cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless ERP integration. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and risks, fostering effective communication between stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative trade management solutions. This role requires problem-solving expertise, proficiency in global trade regulations, and a focus on innovative technology.
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