Amir J. Arad
Co-Founder & Partner
Amir J. Arad brings more than 15 years of leadership experience at the intersection of consumer brands, operations, and international trade. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Amir launched his career as a founding member of Herman Marshall Whiskey, the first craft whiskey distillery in North Texas since Prohibition. He went on to consult with global leaders including Diageo, Brown-Forman, and Beam Suntory, before running operations for yDrink, a Texas-based alcohol data platform.
Most recently, Amir served as Vice President of Operations at Nine Banded Whiskey, an award-winning bourbon company based in Austin, TX, where he led supply chain, compliance, and national distribution. In parallel, Amir co-founded Bluebonnet Barrel Company, an export and logistics firm connecting U.S. distilleries with global buyers across Asia.
Amir specializes in helping early-stage consumer companies build the financial and operational infrastructure needed to scale. His expertise spans supply chain optimization, compliance frameworks, global expansion, and operational finance, with a proven track record of turning startup complexity into sustainable growth systems.
Collin Young
Co-Founder & Partner
Collin Young is a seasoned finance and operations leader with extensive experience scaling high-growth consumer brands. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Finance & Operations at Twisted Alchemy, a premium juice and cocktail mixer company. There, he managed budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis, while partnering with the founders on board management, investor relations, and long-term growth strategy. He also led the financial services function—including bookkeeping, accounting, and bill pay—and built streamlined reporting systems for both internal teams and board-level stakeholders.
Collin’s expertise extends beyond finance into the operational core of consumer businesses. At Twisted Alchemy, he oversaw dual supply chains across Central America and California, directed production for a complex SKU portfolio, and managed the company’s draft cocktail facility. His ability to design and optimize systems was key to supporting the launch of new product lines and divisions.
Prior to Twisted Alchemy, Collin co-founded and actively managed a third-party logistics (3PL) company, gaining firsthand insight into distribution and fulfillment. Following its acquisition, he brings this logistics perspective to his work with early-stage brands, helping them reduce costs, streamline distribution, and scale efficiently.
Collin received an undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.