Steve Kaufer, Angel Investor

Steve Kaufer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Give Freely, a platform designed to make charitable giving part of everyday actions. Through its browser extension, Give Freely helps users find coupons while shopping online and automatically donates earned commissions to charities of their choice. Kaufer also serves on the boards of CarGurus, DirectBooker, and the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation. Before founding Give Freely, Kaufer co-founded and led Tripadvisor, transforming it from a startup into one of the world’s most visited travel platforms. His career reflects a commitment to using technology to create accessible, community-driven solutions that improve lives at scale. Kaufer is also an active angel investor in companies across travel, technology, and consumer sectors. His portfolio includes Cruisebound, Ediphi, Acelab, Tagg, and Hellotickets, with rounds ranging from pre-seed to Series A. His investments focus on digital platforms that simplify experiences and connect people through innovation.