The company
Operators first.
Owners always.
Ascend exists to acquire excellent digital-native brands and build the operating platform they need to compound.
We are not building a collection of assets.
We are building a focused portfolio of brands with real customers, defensible products, and room to become much more. Every acquisition is a long-term operating commitment—not a line in a spreadsheet.
Founding team
Chris Teerlink
Acquisitions & Amazon OperationsChris leads sourcing, diligence, deal execution, and the mechanics of brand transitions.
Michael Hanks
Brand Marketing & GrowthMichael leads brand strategy, creative direction, customer acquisition, and multi-channel growth.
David Narayan
Operations & InfrastructureDavid leads fulfillment, logistics, systems, and the operating platform shared across the portfolio.