PURPOSE, PEOPLE, PASSION, PROFIT
A network of professionals committed to serving mission-driven companies
Chris Bradicich
Strategy, Finance, Investing
As a co-founder of TagWell and BestMe and a founding partner of ThriveLink and KettleSpace, Chris is an entrepreneur, growth strategist and adventure capitalist at the forefront of the design and acceleration of the Wellbeing Economy.
Chris' ThriveLink clients also include the World Freerunning Parkour Federation, Behavioral Technology Group dba Pavlok, MindSciences and the Economic Space Agency, as well as many others across his prior life at LEK Consulting, Goldman Sachs, SFW Capital Partners and Smith Barney.
Leeza McKeown
Strategy, Operations, Branding
A business powerhouse and founding partner of ThriveLink and BestMe, Leeza is the consummate management consulting professional. Her love for nature, business and leadership align her as a star in the Wellbeing Economy.
Leeza's clients include Urbanstrong, the World Freerunning Parkour Federation and many others over her career at LEK Consulting, Stern Stewart & Co, Gotham Consulting Partners and Navistar.
Mike Cousino
Operations, Strategy, Investing
A serial entrepreneur and private equity professional, Mike has developed a mastery of scalable systems and processes across his 30-year career in the sports and fitness technology industries. He is a founding partner at both BestMe and ThriveLink and also is a co-owner and Managing Partner of Liquid Lifestyles.
Mike's other career portfolio achievements include having founded and/or accelerated Great Race Nutrition, BOOM Nutrition, Goliath sporting goods agency all into category leaders.
Nick Kengmana
Fundraising, Strategy, Business Development
A purpose-driven startup catalyst, Nick is on a mission to support the economy’s development into a post-scarcity society where all humans can thrive. Hailing from Hong Kong, living in NYC and traveling the globe as an impact startup and investment superconnector, Nick is a growth agent who specializes in pitch deck formation, business model development and establishment of startup best practices.
Nick has worked closely with the co-founders of TagWell and BestMe on the merger of the two companies and previously was the Chief Revenue Officer at MoveUSA, an adjacent player to TagWell in the wellness technology industry. He has also been on the executive team at the membership-based black card startup SELECT as well as the Board at Conscious Capitalism.
Alex Portera
Copywriting, Videography, Strategy
A fearless leader, founder of the Nowhere Men and founding partner of BestMe and ThriveLink, Alex is a master storyteller and marketer with a heart committed to advancing the human condition and helping others find deeper levels of truth.
Alex's clients include KettleSpace, MindSciences, dozens of creators, entrepreneurs and coaches whose extraordinary stories and talents have been highlighted through his work, as well as his clients at AMP Copy Consulting and Deloitte Consulting.
Dennis Sarkozy
Product Management, Education, Community
A wellbeing industry expert and business development professional and a founding partner at BestMe and ThriveLink, Dennis has is a visionary and passionate champion for the future of work and a post-scarcity society. He leads People and Product across Curriculum, Content and Community operations at BestMe.
Dennis' prior career portfolio includes leadership at Journey Meditation, Lululemon, Daisy Yoga, Polo Ralph Lauren and countless wellbeing professionals and businesses.
Jillian Richardson
Copywriting, Community, Events
A pioneer in the freelance space and the Wellbeing Economy, Jillian is the founder of Hustle Fest, an event and education platform that trains professionals to establish strong freelance careers. She is also the creator of the Joy List, NYC's top newsletter for events that make the city less lonely.
Jillian does a brilliant job writing blogs and features for her clients who include Moo, Ellevest, Percolate, Time Inc., Splash, Intel, Adweek, Convene and many others.
Brennan O'Rear
Blockchain, Operations, Strategy
A revolutionary economist and blockchain industry expert and the founder of Blockchain Research Cirlce, Brennan empowers businesses and individuals to establish leadership in the blockchain and other emerging economic segments such as bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, 3D printing and other frontiers of the new economy.
Brennan's work as a consultant and social innovation catalyst has included serving as a Fellow for the International Innovation Corps, a Consultant for DeVida Research, COO of Sustainability International and a strategic consultant to BestMe.
Sean DiSesa
AdTech, Systems, Finance
An advertising technology professional and a founding partner of ThriveLink, Sean specializes in systems development, finance operations and outsourcing. Sean is a strategic thinker with deep experience in the affiliate marketing ecosystem who knows how to leverage networks and technology to accelerate business growth and reduce the amount of time spent on repeated tasks.
Sean is a Performance Analyst at a top advertising technology firm where he sets up and manages campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. He has a degree in Finance from Georgetown University.