Mr. Verdugo has spent the past 20 years starting technology related companies.  From his first venture at San Diego State University, he’s been passionate about technology related to his hobbies; flying, boating and golfing. Credited with being one of the original inventors of consumer golf GPS in the early 2000’s he’s continued to invest in the Location Based industry. His primary vehicle for investments is through Location Capital which focuses on telematics, road network telemetry and autonomous vehicle control systems. While he continues to stay involved in iGolf, he primarily focuses his time in a more recent venture SyncWise Holdings, which launched the first 4G telemetry system for Yamaha personal transport vehicles with a long-term vision for LSV’s becoming fully autonomous.

Mr. Kunkel is currently the Chief Development Officer at Hyperion Partners and a member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Kevin has over twenty-five years of executive leadership experience in the communications industry with Sprint and T-Mobile. He led consumer sales and distribution in the Western U.S. Prior to the acquisition of Sprint by T-Mobile, Kevin served as Region President for Sprint’s Consumer business in Southern California and Arizona. Based in the Los Angeles area, Kevin has led sales, operations, distribution, marketing, and customer service in Sprint’s branded retail, consumer, and business channels which have produced $2 billion-plus in annual revenue, comprised of 1000 branded retail stores, multiple business offices, along with big-box national retail. 

Jack Dudum is a Principal at Discovery Land Company, a premier private residential resort development company with more than two dozen project across seven countries, including the United States, and two continents. J.J. also helped create Casamigos Tequila and still holds a vital role in the company, which is one of the hottest and fastest growing brands in the spirits industry.

J.J. has developed a diverse group of relationships ranging from CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to Hall of Fame athletes and world-renowned celebrities. Through these relationships, J.J. is actively involved as an investor, board member, and partner in dozens of brands and various companies.

Recently retired senior management veteran of the automotive and power sports industries (Chrysler, Isuzu, Aprilia, Yamaha). Tom has 42 years of sales and marketing experience with 28 years at the Director and Presidential level and launched two corporations in the US as the senior executive. 

Most recently serving as President of Yamaha Golf-Car Company, he managed the growth strategy and execution for sales, marketing, business development and customer service for this industry leading golf car manufacturer. During his 15-year tenure he had complete P&L responsibility and launched several new models of products while doubling market share. 

Visionary leader dedicated to discovering business outcomes that disrupt the market. Passionate about working with people to make an impact. Obsessed with developing, creating, and marketing brands consumers don’t want to live without. Successful at building community through products, technology, and experiences. Adept at identifying trends that become lifestyle essentials.