Jake Kassan dropped out of college at 21 to launch MVMT, a direct to consumer watch brand that raised $290K on Indiegogo and went on to sell millions of minimalist timepieces. With a knack for storytelling and social media, Jake built MVMT into a global lifestyle brand.
Sean helped launch Vincero in 2014 alongside Tim Nybo and Aaron Hallerman, after the trio moved to Guangzhou, China in 2010 to pursue entrepreneurship. With a background in business and a passion for process design, Sean became the architect behind Vincero's customer experience.
Original Grain began as a direct to consumer watch brand leveraging e-commerce to reach global customers. Unlike traditional watchmakers they emphasize sustainability and storytelling by using reclaimed wood from whiskey barrels.
Shabeena is the co-founder and creative director of BREDA, the Dallas-based watch brand she launched with her brother Amir Meghani. Together, they represent the third generation of a family deeply rooted in the watchmaking industry.
Julia was inspired by local woodcraft during a trip to Bali, which sparked the idea of creating wooden watches. She wants to inspire adventure and connection with nature through handcrafted, sustainable designs.
Rossling & Co. began as an internet first watch brand, launching its first model with the now-iconic tweed strap a bold move that set it apart from traditional luxury watchmakers. The founders, though not publicly named, built the company around the idea that timeless style doesn't need to be expensive.
