Tim Brown is co-founder of Allbirds, a global footwear company dedicated to sustainability and innovative design using natural materials. Founded in 2016, Allbirds is redefining the footwear industry by prioritising environmental responsibility while delivering comfort and style. Tim was a professional footballer for New Zealand’s national team, and is now an operating partner at VC firm Icehouse Ventures.

Hamish McKenzie is co-founder and Chief Writing Officer of Substack, a new media app that connects readers with the creators, ideas, and communities they care about most. Founded in 2017, Substack is building a new economic engine for culture by putting publishers in charge and enabling subscribers to support the work they deeply value. Hamish is also a writer and former journalist based in San Francisco.

Kathryn Zealand is the co-founder and CEO of Skip, a company dedicated to enhancing mobility through innovative wearable technology. Founded in 2023, Skip aims to improve the quality of life for individuals facing mobility challenges. Prior to founding Skip, Kathryn was the GM of X, Alphabet's moonshot factory, where she developed early prototypes that demonstrated significant potential in assisting human movement.