Brandon Shainfeld

Squared Circles is a venture studio, residing at the intersection of capital, brand, operations and talent. We invest in, incubate and accelerate businesses that help shape a better future. Our founders are three multi-disciplinary entrepreneurs with 60+ years of conceiving, building and scaling world class, multi-billion dollar companies and executing dynamic and culturally relevant collaborations and projects, globally. We believe true innovation is a journey, and we leverage a time-tested playbook to partner through the entire journey and bring the most creative and engaging business ideas to life.

In the constantly changing field of energy management, Therma° has emerged as more than just another company. It stands out as a beacon of change, driven by a deep respect for our planet and an unwavering commitment to sustainable practices. Every aspect of our brand is dedicated to a single mission: transforming how businesses understand and interact with energy. Our foundation is based on three fundamental principles - Arete, Data, and Commitment. These are not just words for us; they are the essence that drives our daily operations. Arete motivates us to strive for exceptional potential, inspiring us to surpass the ordinary. With Data, we leverage actionable insights to push the boundaries of whats possible. Our Commitment is our promise to our partners, clients, and the world, ensuring that when Therma° pledges, it delivers. As experts in HVAC and refrigeration systems, we have established ourselves as leaders in the industry. However, our technical knowledge is only one thing that sets us apart. We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Our Therma° technology is a testament to our innovative spirit, and it represents our vision of a world where energy consumption is sustainable, efficient, and responsible. As we lead the way in the green tech revolution, were not just providing services but shaping a story. It is a story of hope, innovation, and a promising future. We welcome you to join us on this journey to collaborate, participate, and develop with us. Lets establish new benchmarks for the industry, promote sustainability, and establish a legacy that future generations will take pride in.

At Tomorrow Farms, were cooking up a more sustainable future by reimagining your favorite foods, and making them a reality. We started with dairy. In June 2022, we launched Bored Cow, a new kind of milk alternative made with milk protein from fermentation instead of cows. You can now find Bored Cow in grocery stores all over the country, including Sprouts Farmers Market. Curious? Head to TryBoredCow.com. And were not stopping there. Want to work with us to solve our food systems biggest problems? Visit us at TomorrowFarms.co. Wed love to talk.

Nutjobs is on a mission to replace single-use plastics with bio based materials and formulations

We saw a materials revolution happening around us. Everything was changing rapidly; energy, transport and agriculture yet plastic stayed the same. We knew the technology existed to put an end to plastic waste but there weren’t any products available on the market for us to use. That’s when Great Wrap was born. We invented the products we knew the world was missing so we can dump plastic once and for all. We are driven by impact, fuelled by demand and have a 10 year vision for a world where plastic doesn’t exist.

At Phyla, we use cutting edge microbiome research and bacteriophage technology to develop new approaches to acne and other chronic diseases, providing long-term solutions without side effects. We leverage the microbiome and tackle the root cause, bacterial overgrowth, without causing collateral damage. Our products are clinically proven to kill only the bad bacteria, improve acne, and recalibrate the microbiome for long-term skin health. Additionally, our bacteriophage platform presents capabilities that can tackle many other bacterial diseases.

Pet food is getting a big upgrade. Between ingredient lists as long as receipts and kibble that looks less than appetizing, the founders of Yummers knew we were long due for a change. That’s why they created meal mix-ins. From irresistible flavors to tempting textures, we’re giving life with your pet the ultimate glow-up with food that tastes as good as it looks. Now any bowl of kibble can go from ordinary to OMG-delish! Because when it comes to your best friend, you gotta go big or go home to give ‘em the life we all know they deserve.

Ark is developing the biomanufacturing platform for cultivated meat to reach the masses. Our breakthrough technology enables highly versatile and fully automated bioreactors that scale to any size and optimize yields across cell lines. We are on a mission to transition the protein industry towards a more sustainable and better future.

Forward thinking coffee with a focus on flavor. Reimagine your daily grind ✨☕️

Mountaintop Beverage is one of the largest contract manufacturers of aseptic and extended shelf-life beverages in the United States. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, our 330,000-square-foot facility produces high-quality dairy, plant-based, and nutritional drinks for some of the world’s leading brands. What sets us apart? It’s not just the cutting-edge tech or high-capacity lines — it’s our people. MB is powered by a diverse, growing team that’s redefining what it means to work in modern manufacturing. From quality control to engineering, production to logistics, our team plays a critical role in getting shelf-stable beverages to market fast and efficiently. We’re growing fast, expanding our facility and our impact. Whether you’re looking for your next career move or just starting out, MB offers dynamic opportunities in operations, innovation, and leadership — all while helping build something big in the heart of Appalachia. 🔧 Clean. Modern. Made to move. 📍 Morgantown, WV | 💼 Careers in manufacturing, engineering, quality, and more Join us at the top! #Manufacturing #FoodandBeverage #AsepticProcessing #CareersAtMB #WestVirginiaJobs #ModernManufacturing

Sustainable and scalable versions of beloved foods, without compromising individual health or our planet and nearly identical in taste and nutrition.

ICON is a construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems to lower the cost and increase the speed and quality of construction to tackle the global housing crisis and prepare to build on other worlds. As a pioneer of large-scale 3D printing, ICON continually sets new standards for delivering resilient, dignified housing and recently unveiled a radical new robotic printer that enables multi-story construction, a new low-carbon building material, a digital catalog for residential architecture, and an AI architect for home design and construction. Using proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON is shifting the paradigm of homebuilding on Earth and beyond. For more information visit www.iconbuild.com or follow on X™, Instagram®, Facebook®, YouTube®, or Threads® (@ICON3DTech).

Surely started as a project between friends to give people a sophisticated option when they were deciding not to drink alcohol - whatever the reason. Our mission is to create the best of both worlds - craft great tasting wines that don’t compromise your health. We work with a talented team of winemakers and source our grapes from premium California regions. Our winemaking process starts with alcoholic wine that we delicately remove the alcohol from. Once the wine is dealcoholized we blend in small amounts of juice to elevate the aromatics and round out the palette. The end result is a beautifully balanced wine that fits any lifestyle.

At Bowery, we’re not afraid of big, delicious plans. We’re helping secure the future of food by growing smart produce that’s more reliable and less harmful—wherever it’s needed. Right outside of cities, we build indoor vertical farms that grow absurdly flavorful food that’s free of pesticides and pollutants, all while using less water and land. Our network of smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety. We’re fighting for a future where nutritious, delicious produce is accessible to everyone. Where high-tech farms do less harm. And where every city has a local smart farm in its backyard. Some might call this a dream. We call it our next step, and we’d like you to join us on that journey. MORE ABOUT BOWERY: Bowery, the largest vertical farming company in the United States, designs and builds smart indoor environments to reimagine the future of food. Bowery is transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be smarter, safer, and more sustainable. Bowery’s farms are 100x+ more productive than traditional agriculture while using a fraction of the resources—all enabled by leading-edge technology. Bowery is scaling quickly with five farms in operation, including a state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farm for pioneering indoor Agriculture Science, and two commercial farms under development that will more than double the company’s total production. Bowery’s brand has been in the market since 2016 and is currently sold in over 1,800 locations including Whole Foods, Ahold Delhaize, Amazon, Safeway/Albertsons, and Walmart. Bowery is backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt raised from investors including Fidelity, Temasek, Google Ventures, KKR, General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Jeff Wilke, Tom Colicchio, José Andrés, and David Barber of Blue Hill.

We make brand new ingredients on the which the world's biggest consumer product companies are building the healthier, more sustainable and more abundant products of the future. Making system-wide impact means starting from the beginning. We go all the way back to the farmyard, using agriculture’s most abundant renewable resource: fiber-rich side streams that don’t typically make their way into the food system, like stems, hulls, husks and cobs. We use deep science knowledge and analytics to identify unique opportunities. We then develop the science from manufacturing to application to create completely new and highly scalable solutions to global problems. With our first ingredient, Supplant™ sugars from fiber, your favorite treats can look, feel and taste like they’re supposed to. But because it’s made from fiber, sugars from fiber is lower in calories, has a low glycemic response compared to glucose, and is prebiotic.

Gregorys Coffee is a fast-growing specialty coffee brand incorporating lifestyle and wellness into their 36 and growing cafés across New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. The Gregorys Coffee mission is to establish and cultivate a community of people who “See Coffee Differently.” Through its unrelenting commitment to quality products, innovative ideas, and world-class service, Gregorys has established themselves as a premier brand where customers can get the boutique experience of artisanal coffee shops at the reasonable prices and speedy service of chain concepts.

Squared Circles is a venture studio, residing at the intersection of capital, brand, operations and talent. We invest in, incubate and accelerate businesses that help shape a better future. Our founders are three multi-disciplinary entrepreneurs with 60+ years of conceiving, building and scaling world class, multi-billion dollar companies and executing dynamic and culturally relevant collaborations and projects, globally. We believe true innovation is a journey, and we leverage a time-tested playbook to partner through the entire journey and bring the most creative and engaging business ideas to life.

In the constantly changing field of energy management, Therma° has emerged as more than just another company. It stands out as a beacon of change, driven by a deep respect for our planet and an unwavering commitment to sustainable practices. Every aspect of our brand is dedicated to a single mission: transforming how businesses understand and interact with energy. Our foundation is based on three fundamental principles - Arete, Data, and Commitment. These are not just words for us; they are the essence that drives our daily operations. Arete motivates us to strive for exceptional potential, inspiring us to surpass the ordinary. With Data, we leverage actionable insights to push the boundaries of whats possible. Our Commitment is our promise to our partners, clients, and the world, ensuring that when Therma° pledges, it delivers. As experts in HVAC and refrigeration systems, we have established ourselves as leaders in the industry. However, our technical knowledge is only one thing that sets us apart. We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Our Therma° technology is a testament to our innovative spirit, and it represents our vision of a world where energy consumption is sustainable, efficient, and responsible. As we lead the way in the green tech revolution, were not just providing services but shaping a story. It is a story of hope, innovation, and a promising future. We welcome you to join us on this journey to collaborate, participate, and develop with us. Lets establish new benchmarks for the industry, promote sustainability, and establish a legacy that future generations will take pride in.

At Tomorrow Farms, were cooking up a more sustainable future by reimagining your favorite foods, and making them a reality. We started with dairy. In June 2022, we launched Bored Cow, a new kind of milk alternative made with milk protein from fermentation instead of cows. You can now find Bored Cow in grocery stores all over the country, including Sprouts Farmers Market. Curious? Head to TryBoredCow.com. And were not stopping there. Want to work with us to solve our food systems biggest problems? Visit us at TomorrowFarms.co. Wed love to talk.

Nutjobs is on a mission to replace single-use plastics with bio based materials and formulations