Our Team

Carl Starkey

is the co-founder of AWSM Sauce, a Techstars alum, and the creator of an award-nominated sustainable consumer brand recognized as a CPG Rising Star finalist. He has successfully raised venture capital, scaled innovative products to national audiences, and brings hands-on experience building mission-driven brands from the ground up.

Adam Mutschler

Is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Arch Pet Food, a Techstars-backed company and winner of the 2024 Nestlé Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize. He has raised venture funding, built award-winning consumer products, and brings a decade of experience scaling sustainable, high-growth brands in competitive markets.