About

Ross Mackay is the Founder & CEO of Cadence™, a luxury hydration beverage brand founded in Los Angeles with George Heaton. Cadence™ redefines hydration by harmonizing physical performance and mental clarity. With an optimal blend of electrolytes centered around rediscovered salt, Cadence™ offers unparalleled hydration as a daily ritual dedicated to the art and science of discipline. Ross's commitment to intense training and business acumen drives the brand's mission to elevate hydration for total mind and body optimization. Prior to Cadence, Ross was the CEO and Founder of Daring, the leading plant-based chicken brand on a mission to replace and rethink chicken in the global food system. He has pioneered a platform that produces plant animal proteins without using a single animal. Since its inception in 2018, Daring has been honored on Fast Company's World Changing Ideas list, awarded NOSH’s Best New Product, and in 2021, Mackay was recognized as a Food & Beverage innovator by Forbes 30-Under-30. Ross joins MentorPass to help other founders and teams with brand building, retail distribution, and creative and content direction.