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NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the worlds most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.
Robert Reynolds, a high-stakes corporate lawyer with law firms such as Alston & Bird and Seyfarth Shaw, and award-winning innovator in the legal space, founded Tangible Global in 2014 with the mission to bring the practice of law into modern times delivering "Law at the speed of business." Joining Robert as Partner, Denise Barnes brings over 20 years of experience as a seasoned entrepreneur in B2B service delivery. Her marketing firm was the first to offer marketing automation, managed services, and digital applications to clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, and Google. With its recent acquisition of AUTTO, a leading no-code technology and applications provider, Tangible further strengthened its technology and software development leadership by adding Ian Gosling as CPO and Krisztian Kerek as CTO. Nike, one of Tangibles early adopters, embraced and understood that Tangible represented a better alternative to the traditional law firm providing great value especially for portfolios of recurring transactions. Nike has continued to partner with Tangible over the last 10 years. AUTTO has been embraced by the global law firms of Eversheds Sutherland and Dentons as well as Petronas. By combining no-code workflow automation capabilities with extensive legal expertise across many industries, Tangible continues to evolve its broad portfolio of digital applications that support various aspects of commercial transactions and legal operations. AUTTOs technology has enabled Tangible to develop digital services to replace "time with tech." By combining AUTTOs workflow automation capabilities with extensive legal expertise across many industries, the firm has developed a broad portfolio of digital services to support various aspects of commercial transactions and legal operations, including an AI risk management service. Headquartered in Portland, OR, Tangibles team members are distributed across the US, with a notable presence in New York, London, Boston, and Chicago.
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a renowned private music conservatory located in New York City, founded in 1917-1918 by pianist and philanthropist Janet D. Schenck. Originally established as the Neighborhood Music School in East Harlem, MSM has built a strong reputation for excellence in music education, influenced by notable artists like Pablo Casals and Harold Bauer. The school offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. MSM specializes in classical and jazz performance, composition, conducting, and music education, and features a prominent opera program. Its campus in Morningside Heights includes instructional spaces, performance venues, and a residence hall, with facilities like the Hubbard Recital Hall, which houses a distinguished Aeolian-Skinner organ. MSM attracts a diverse student body of aspiring professional musicians from around the world, providing rigorous training and numerous performance opportunities. The institution is dedicated to fostering professional musicianship in both classical and jazz traditions.
Flynn Group is the largest franchise operator in the United States, focusing on multi-brand restaurant and retail operations. Founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, the company has expanded significantly from its beginnings as a single-market Applebee’s operator. It now manages a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Arby’s, with over 2,500 locations across the country. The company specializes in franchise management, acquiring and optimizing underperforming locations to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales growth. Flynn Groups acquisition strategy has led to substantial growth, including the recent addition of 45 Pizza Hut locations in 2025, bringing its total to over 1,000. With a people-first approach, Flynn Group emphasizes employee training and retention, ensuring consistent customer experiences across its various dining segments.
With decades of experience working with world-class athletes, brands, and media production, we provide a single source for talent representation, brand marketing, content production and more. Leveraging our decades of industry knowledge and expertise, our goal is to create strategies and pathways for both our athlete and brand partners so they can dream big and reach their goals.