A veteran of 5 startups, Venture Partner, Entrepreneur in Residence, Strategy Consultant and Investment Banker, Tom is an innate strategist. He brings high-level thinking to every Soulkal customer, offering roadmaps to more effective and impactful apparel & merch programs. Tom is a lifelong participant in an array of outdoor activities including competitive sailing, backcountry and Nordic skiing, road and mountain biking. Recently he sailed in the ILCA Olympic Class Masters’ World Championships and Open North American Championships. He revels in the friendships and communities around all these activities, making connections across the country and world.

Nikki is the heartbeat of Soulkal with nearly 9 years at the company. She assists Soulkal customers develop and grow their branding and apparel needs and drives successful launches of licensed production. Nikki oversees all aspects of the factory, ensuring they are running smoothly for successful results. More importantly, she is the “mom” of her Bengal cat, Oslo, who spends his days prowling our offices. Nikki is an asset to every community she touches. An example of her dedication to connections on community, she spent a year in Ghanna partnering with several government state agencies in their educational development and medical relief programs.

Sean, or “Kaipo” as his friends and family know him, leads the graphic design efforts for Soulkal where he has been supporting Soulkal customers for 3 years. He graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising with a degree in Fashion & Apparel Design. Previously he served in the United States Coast Guard for over 10 years. He’s also an accomplished surfer and enjoys the peace and serenity of the ocean along with the strong community that gathers around it.