This is us!
We are a venture studio and consultancy that sits at the intersection of emerging technology, experience design and climate. We believe the future will be built sustainable, decentralized, community-first, and digital. Everyone on our team is a builder, ready to collaborate with modern tools.
Founding team
Brian Kress
Strategy
A versatile product strategist, Brian has a proven track record of delivering successful products for both startups and Fortune 50 companies, including American Express and Salesforce. His unique blend of cultural, technical, climate and business acumen makes him a valuable asset to any team.
Manuel Gonzalez
Innovation
A seasoned innovator with over 25 years of experience, Manuel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise at the intersection of emerging technology and experience design. His ability to bridge the gap between idea generation and execution, makes him a sought-after advisor and trusted partner in the industry.
Founded during a crisis
At our very core, we’re a passionate group who loves a challenge. We love to challenge. It’s part of what drew us together who met while working at a global digital agency and bonded over our mutual interests of solving product business challenges and challenging the status quo.
So, it’s only fitting that we started a company during the pandemic, and focused our efforts towards the biggest challenge of our lifetimes, addressing this climate emergency.
Our point of view is driven by systems change since what’s happening to our climate is a direct result of our current, human systems. There are 5 core threads where we see disruption already taking hold that present a competitive opportunity for businesses in this new era:
- Electrify everything
- Regenerate biodiversity
- Streamline public/private partnership
- Empower communities
- Automating and integrating the data/human interface