Kyle Buzzard

Stix Golf Co. is a golf equipment company that challenges the traditional culture of overpriced golf equipment by offering modern, high-performance clubs at a fair price. The company was founded by Gabriel Coyne, Collin Daniel Duff, and Kyle Buzzard, and is based in Elgin, IL. The company's minimalist design ethos disrupts the traditional look of a golfer, creating products that embody the modern golfer and changing the way players experience a round of golf. Stix Golf offers a package set that simplifies the shopping experience, reducing decision paralysis and friction that commonly exists in the customer journey of buying golf clubs. Stix Golf can now be found at leading retailers like PGA Tour Superstore, Target, and Scheels. Gabriel Coyne has been the CEO since incorporation.

Bird Buddy, Inc. has developed the world's first smart AI-powered bird feeder that can instantly recognize the species feeding at the unit. The company is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Slovene company has rejuvenated the traditional and popular hobby of bird watching, enabling daily bite-sized connections with nature anytime, anywhere. The company was founded by Kyle Buzzard.

Prota Labs LLC (Prota Labs) is a venture capital firm co - founded in 2016 by Wilson Fong. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Minimal, Inc. is a design consultancy that builds brands, creates innovative products, and delivers game-changing experiences. The American company is known for their Bernhardt Playbook table system and their passion-driven exploration. The private company's work is described as iconic, prolific, and diverse, and they strive to create meaningful designs that stand out above the noise. The company was founded by Scott Wilson.