The Minds Behind the Mission
Manuel Arredondo - Founder & Managing Partner
Our founder is a seasoned marketing veteran with extensive experience at Procter & Gamble. He has mastered the art of building brands from the ground up, driving significant revenue growth, and fostering deep customer loyalty. After leading marketing efforts as a CMO across various SMEs, Manuel is now turning his expertise toward launching his own brands and investing in and advising promising startups. At Luxeon Ventures, he's using his insights to help emerging brands, and the visionaries behind them, achieve remarkable success and establish a lasting presence in the premium CPG market.
Kirk Visola - Creative Director
The creative genius behind MIND THE FONT, a studio renowned for its bespoke design solutions, brings his unparalleled creative direction to our team. While typography is a cornerstone of his work, it's his holistic approach to branding that transforms concepts into iconic identities. Kirk's partnership with our founder ensures that our ventures benefit from a visionary who elevates brands beyond expectations, making each project not just seen but remembered.
Brad Muise - Supply Chain & Operations Advisor
With decades of experience in supply chain leadership, Brad brings unmatched expertise in manufacturing, logistics, and strategic sourcing. His knowledge spans the entire supply chain—from product development to execution—across industries like CPG and e-commerce. Having driven success at Harmless Harvest and The Clorox Company, he has consistently optimized operations and scaled product commercialization. At Luxeon Ventures, Brad plays a key role in shaping operational strategies, ensuring our ventures are primed to excel in a dynamic market.
Simon Zaidman - Financial & Investment Strategy Advisor
Simon contributes extensive financial expertise to Luxeon Ventures, drawing on over ten years of experience in investment management, wealth advisory, and family office services. He has held leadership roles at major financial institutions, including Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, where he guided high-net-worth clients through complex financial strategies. Currently Simon specializes in asset management and financial planning and analysis. His broad international experience, coupled with a focus on strategic investments, makes him a valuable advisor in shaping Luxeon's portfolio and guiding ventures towards sustainable growth.