Kory Tams is the founder of Braven.app, a bootstrapped startup dedicated to helping brand owners uncover valuable conversations about their products happening beyond traditional platforms—like Reddit, Twitter, and online forums.
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With a passion for actionable data, Kory built Braven to deliver clear, weekly insights that highlight hidden issues, growth opportunities, and overlooked areas of a brand’s online presence.
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His mission is to equip businesses with the tools they need to stay informed, fix what’s leaking, and confidently push forward.

Jerry Lin is the energetic EVP of a California-based company specializing in barbecue and portable outdoor cooking gear. Known as the "fun guy" and voice of the brand, Jerry brings charisma and creativity to the team, helping lead the charge in product innovation and market expansion.
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Bruce G serves as the company’s hands-on manager, focused on operations and trade show execution. With a calm and serious demeanor, Bruce takes the lead in showcasing their versatile, foldable gear designed for van-lifers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Together, Jerry and Bruce combine over 20 years of experience, having built partnerships with major retailers like Costco and Home Depot while championing the concept of “affordable luxury.”

Michael Rose is the face behind NeverFlame, a groundbreaking flameless cooking system born from his family's inventive legacy.
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Inspired by his 84-year-old uncle—an accomplished battery expert and inventor of the electronic cash register—Michael now carries the torch, sharing a portable, eco-friendly solution for cooking without open flames.
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Designed for adventurers, van-lifers, and rescue teams, NeverFlame combines instant heat, solar power, and smart design to transform how people cook off-grid.

Dustin Smith is a passionate advocate for marine life and wildlife conservation, whose early experiences growing up in Florida shaped his lifelong commitment to protecting the natural world. From scooping seaweed to care for seahorses as a child to working at an aquarium feeding injured sea turtles, Dustin’s love for the ocean runs deep.
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Today, he channels that passion into an innovative bracelet product that allows users to track real animals via an interactive app. This project—founded by Carter and DJ, two friends from North Carolina—was created to help people build emotional connections with wildlife while supporting conservation efforts. By partnering with established research organizations, the company uses humane tracking methods and turns animal data into educational, engaging experiences for users of all ages.
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Dustin plays a key role in growing the impact of this mission, ensuring the technology continues to raise funds, spread awareness, and inspire a global community of supporters. Whether it's through launching plush animal trackers for kids or building a loyal fanbase called “the herd,” Dustin is driven by a bigger vision: to blend innovation with purpose and help protect the planet’s most vulnerable species for generations to come.

James Harris and Jared Braunstein are the Toronto-based duo behind How to Survive, a fast-growing YouTube series that blends science, storytelling, and survival. James, the show's creator and a former science writer with a personal history of overcoming medical and outdoor challenges, brings a grounded, research-driven perspective. Jared, a seasoned host and entertainer, adds humor and relatability as the show's on-screen guide. Together, they explore both real and hypothetical life-or-death scenarios—from nuclear disasters to exotic animal escapes—with the goal of educating and captivating global audiences. Their work has expanded across 12+ languages, with plans to grow the series into a documentary-style TV show and podcast.

Abby Casey is an outdoor media personality, radio host, and content creator based in Bozeman, Montana. Originally from Georgia, she grew up immersed in the outdoors, which continues to shape her adventurous lifestyle today.
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Abby’s career began in television with an internship at Realtree, eventually leading her to host for Rated Red and launch her own platform, AC Outdoors. Known for her creative content, she blends educational, entertaining, and hands-on videos featuring hobbies like air gunning and chainsaw carving.
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Abby currently co-hosts a morning radio show on 100.7 XL Country, where she’s built strong community ties and continues sharing her love of rural life, animals, and the Montana wilderness. With a down-to-earth personality and a passion for authenticity, Abby inspires followers—especially young girls—to embrace the outdoors and pursue unique paths.