Justin Mares
Chief Executive Officer at Kettle & Fire, Inc.
Profile
Justin Mares is the founder of Roommatefit LLC (founded in 2010), Perfect Keto LLC (founded in 2016), Helpkitchen (founded in 2020), CloudFab (founded in 2011), Solstice Equity Partners, Inc. (founded in 2016), Kettle & Fire, Inc. (founded in 2013), and Total Upside Return Corp.
(founded in 2020).
He holds the title of Co-Owner at Solstice Equity Partners, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer at Kettle & Fire, Inc. He is also the founder of GearHeadz LLC, Forward Food, Inc...
Mr. Mares's current job is as a Venture Partner at LJV Management Company LLC (since 2022).
Mr. Mares obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 2012.
Justin Mares active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kettle & Fire, Inc.
 Kettle & Fire, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables WalnuKettle & Fire, Inc. engages in making and selling beef bone broth through online. It offers chicken bone broth and mushroom bone broth. The company was founded by Nicholas Mares, and Justin Mares in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2013 |
LJV Management Company LLC
 LJV Management Company LLC Investment ManagersFinance LJV Management Company LLC (Long Journey Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Lee Jacobs and Cyan Banister. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/06/2022 |
Total Upside Return Corp.
 Total Upside Return Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Ampla LLC, Total Upside Return Corp. develops parental control tools for payments. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded by Justin Mares. Total Upside Return was acquired by Ampla LLC on November 01, 2022. | Founder | 01/07/2020 |
| Perfect Keto LLC | Founder | 01/09/2016 |
| Helpkitchen | Founder | 01/04/2020 |
Former positions of Justin Mares
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|---|---|---|
Solstice Equity Partners, Inc.
 Solstice Equity Partners, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Solstice Equity Partners, Inc. operates as a social proof marketing platform. The company was founded by Ryan Kulp and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Founder | 01/06/2022 |
Roommatefit LLC
 Roommatefit LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Roommatefit LLC operates a platform that creates compatible roommate pairings for individuals looking for roommates. The American company was founded by Justin Mares. | Founder | 31/03/2013 |
| CloudFab | Founder | 31/03/2012 |
Forward Food, Inc.
 Forward Food, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Forward Food, Inc. is a company that specializes in non-alcoholic wines made with the best alcohol-removed wine. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company offers a variety of options including Sparkling rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and more. The company encourages people to join their dry month challenge, where they can go booze-free for 30 days and enjoy better mornings, have more energy, and reassess their relationship with alcohol. Forward Food provides helpful dry month tips, access to a private group, and special deals. The company was founded by Justin Mares and Ryan Hanson. Brandon Joldersma has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Founder | - |
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Training of Justin Mares
| University of Pittsburgh at Bradford | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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GearHeadz LLC
 GearHeadz LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GearHeadz LLC provides online distributed manufacturing resource services. The company was founded by Nick Pinkston on July 9, 2008 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Technology Services |
Kettle & Fire, Inc.
Kettle & Fire, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables WalnuKettle & Fire, Inc. engages in making and selling beef bone broth through online. It offers chicken bone broth and mushroom bone broth. The company was founded by Nicholas Mares, and Justin Mares in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Forward Food, Inc.
Forward Food, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Forward Food, Inc. is a company that specializes in non-alcoholic wines made with the best alcohol-removed wine. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company offers a variety of options including Sparkling rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and more. The company encourages people to join their dry month challenge, where they can go booze-free for 30 days and enjoy better mornings, have more energy, and reassess their relationship with alcohol. Forward Food provides helpful dry month tips, access to a private group, and special deals. The company was founded by Justin Mares and Ryan Hanson. Brandon Joldersma has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Retail Trade |
LJV Management Company LLC
LJV Management Company LLC Investment ManagersFinance LJV Management Company LLC (Long Journey Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Lee Jacobs and Cyan Banister. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Total Upside Return Corp.
Total Upside Return Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Ampla LLC, Total Upside Return Corp. develops parental control tools for payments. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded by Justin Mares. Total Upside Return was acquired by Ampla LLC on November 01, 2022. | Technology Services |
| Perfect Keto LLC | |
| Helpkitchen | |
Solstice Equity Partners, Inc.
Solstice Equity Partners, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Solstice Equity Partners, Inc. operates as a social proof marketing platform. The company was founded by Ryan Kulp and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Technology Services |
Roommatefit LLC
Roommatefit LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Roommatefit LLC operates a platform that creates compatible roommate pairings for individuals looking for roommates. The American company was founded by Justin Mares. | Technology Services |
| CloudFab |
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