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Kat Cole, CEO of AG1, discusses how AG1’s growth over the years and is now projecting $600 million in revenue. One of Cole’s first initiatives when joining AG1 was to break down the typical consumer and the gender split of the product, where she was expecting it to skew significantly toward a male consumer.

Rhone, a performance lifestyle brand founded in 2014, expanded from a men's e-commerce business into retail locations, wholesale partnerships, and launched a growing women’s apparel line. Chief Marketing Officer, Bethany Evans, is focused on amplifying Rhone’s core mission of mental fitness through brand storytelling, community events, and purposeful design.

Cirkul and the top brand name behind consumer hydration was founded in 2015 by two former collegiate football athletes, Garrett Waggoner and Andy Gay. The two refined the brand over many years and secured two early-stage fundraising rounds, ultimately growing to over 1,000 employees and a valuation topping $1 billion.

Silca released a redesigned version of its tubeless tire sealant, the Ultimate Sealant with Injectable FiberFoam. The new formula features shorter carbon strands to avoid clumping and a 50/50 natural-synthetic latex blend for long-lasting performance and effective puncture sealing.

Canyon is making a name in the bike industry by creating a high-quality, durable e-bike. The Company recently released the ON 7, which offers internal cable routing and cargo mounts on the down tube, seat tube, and fender mounts.

AG1, a wellness brand led by CEO Kat Cole, is preparing to expand beyond its single channel model and move into retail partnerships and with expanded product offerings. After years of groundwork, including supply chain optimization, clinical research, and key leadership hires, AG1 is ready to engage consumers offline through select retail experiences like pop-ups and hospitality partnerships.

Kaulig Capital invested alongside Crawford Hoying in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of this development, the District at Clifton Heights, now includes Hotel Celare which is slated to open in January 2025.

Rhone stands out as one of the best workout shirts by GQ, combining style, performance, and comfort. Its breathable, odor-fighting tees have consistently topped GQ's list of the best workout shirts, making them a favorite among fitness enthusiasts.

Do you find it difficult to stay on your health and nutrition regiment when traveling? AG1 is introducing branded vending machines at airports across the United States to help you achieve your goals while on-the-go.

Leaf Home, Kaulig Companies’ legacy business, announced the appointment of Rocco Mango as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mango joined Matt Kaulig’s leadership team at Leaf Home as Chief Operating Officer in 2019.

Hotel Celare is set to open in January of 2025 in Cincinnati's Clifton Heights district. The hotel will house 171 rooms, along with an onsite restaurant, bar, fitness center, and local markets.

REI and Canyon Bicycles announced their partnership, which will make Canyon Bike service more accessible and affordable for consumers. Service on Canyon Bikes in the US is limited, but the partnership will expand servicing to over 200 REI stores.

Normatec Elite, a Hyperice product, received recognition by TIME for creating one of the best inventions. TIME curates a list of 200 inventions annually, submitted by TIME editors and correspondents worldwide.

Luxury wine glass brand, Gabriel-Glas, was selected as “The Best Classic Universal Wine Glass” by Food & Wine Magazine.

Rhone, a performance lifestyle clothing brand, recently appointed Bethany Evans as their newest Chief Marketing Officer. Bethany brings years of experience to the company, previously overseeing marketing efforts and creative at North Face, along with Southwest Airlines.

Gridiron Capital, a Kaulig Capital partner, recently invested in Health Monitor Network, a healthcare marketing platform providing education to patients and healthcare professionals.

Hyperice CEO Jim Heuther spoke about the new Hyperice Boots and design features geared toward speedy and effective recovery. Since the collaboration of Nike and Hyperice, the two companies have worked together to launch one of the first wearable recovery products on the market.

Certified Collectibles Group, a Kaulig Capital partner, has expanded its business into the Middle East. The organization focuses on adding value and liquidity to collectibles and recently hired Araffat Ali Khan as the new Managing Director of the Dubai office.