Bridge the Gap

Ventures


We build avatar-powered platforms that transform industries from homes to hospitals, farms to playing fields

Bridge the Gap

Ventures


We build avatar-powered platforms that transform industries from homes to hospitals, farms to playing fields

Our Story

Bridge the Gap Ventures was founded on a simple belief: that artificial intelligence should bridge divides, not create them. we build avatar-powered platforms that transform how people work, heal, live.

Our Mission

Bridging gaps across industries with agentic AI that makes complex processes simple, accessible, and human-centered.

Innovation First

We push boundaries by creating AI avatars that serve as trusted companions, guiding users through critical decisions and processes.

Human Impact

Every platform we build prioritizes real people — making their lives easier, decisions clearer, and outcomes better.

The Vision

We envision a world where AI avatars become trusted companions across every aspect of life. From managing your home renovation to navigating a health crisis, from optimizing farm logistics to developing athletic talent — our avatars are there to guide, simplify, and empower. Each venture under Bridge the Gap addresses a real-world gap: information asymmetry, process complexity, or resource constraints. We don't just build technology — we build bridges.

Our Products

Each venture solves real problems with AI avatars tailored to specific industries and user needs.

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SleekSpace

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Peyton

Project manager for homeowners, general contractors, and trades professionals

Key Outcomes:

- Faster project starts with clear scope definition

- Fewer change orders through upfront clarity

- Real-time updates and transparent communication

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SafeSpace-AI

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Remi

Crisis response coordinator connecting people to housing, food, and medical services

Key Outcomes:

- Shorter time-to-placement for those in crisis

- Better resource utilization across services

- Auditable wraparound care tracking

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Kairox Health

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Parker

Patient and provider concierge reducing administrative burden and improving care

Key Outcomes:

- Reduced admin burden for healthcare providers

- Improved patient comprehension of care plans

- Better care plan adherence and support

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SnoutIQ

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James

Comprehensive pet care coordinator for veterinary services and pet parents

Key Outcomes:

- Streamlined pet care coordination and scheduling

- Transparent pricing and service recommendations

- Personalized diet and product suggestions

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Field 2 Feed

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Bill

Agricultural logistics optimizer from farm to dock

Key Outcomes:

- Optimized farm-to-dock logistics

- Streamlined payments and documentation

- Better supply forecasting and planning

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Next Draft

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Coach

Athletic development platform for players, coaches, and scouts

Key Outcomes:

- Personalized player development plans

- Better recruiting fit analysis

- Automated outreach and relationship management

Our Team

A diverse group of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers united by a mission to make AI work for everyone.

Executive Team

josh

Josh Cain

COO & Chief Product Officer

shelly

Shelly LaCroix

Co-Founder & CFO (BTG)

evett

Evett Van Beek

Founder & CEO

holly

Holly Snap

Chief Marketing Officer

becky

Becky Rentzel

Chief Experience Officer

diego

Diego Moss

Data Scientist

maka

Maka Chikava

Full-Stack Developer

Alex

Alex Chapman

Head of First Responder Affairs (SafeSpace)

Product Team

brooke

Brooke Rentzel

Executive Associate & Social Media

abhigna

Abhigna Balusani

Business Analyst

anirudh

Anirudh Si

Senior AI Engineer

catherine

Catherine Lao

Junior AI Engineer

james

James Hillman

Full-Stack Developer

maarjani

Maarjani Sanghavi

Junior AI Engineer

pooja

Pooja Manjunatha

Junior Data Engineer

shubham

Shubham Kumar

Senior Data Engineer

shruti

Shruti Ramesh

Junior Data Engineer

Advisors

michelle

Michelle Newberry

Key Advisor (SleekSpace)

Let's Build Together

Whether you're interested in partnering, investing, or learning more about our ventures, we'd love to hear from you.