Jim Castillo is an inventor and medical device engineer who has been revolutionizing health and wellness for over four decades. Since 1983, Jim has been at the forefront of creating breakthrough products in the athletic and sports medicine industry. His work began when he designed the first carbon fiber knee brace in the world. One of Jim's most notable achievements is the CTI Knee Brace, which revolutionized the approach to treating knee injuries and has become a staple in the athletic community. Jim is now making waves with his latest venture, Intake Breathing. This new project focuses on enhancing respiratory efficiency. Inspired by the use of adhesive nasal strips by Olympic athletes in the 1990s and modern hardcore athletes, Jim saw an opportunity to improve on this concept. He designed a band specifically for motocross racers who faced difficulty breathing due to goggles squeezing their noses. The band helps athletes maximize their aerobic capacity by improving airflow and breathing efficiency, offering a significant edge in performance and endurance. With Intake Breathing, he continues to push the boundaries, demonstrating his commitment to improving health and wellness through cutting-edge technology. Jim currently holds 33 patents and his products have been trusted by national and world champions across various sports disciplines.

An active lifestyle enthusiast, former EMT, and Certified Public Accountant, Alex Hauck is the Co-Founder and CEO of Intake Breathing. He began building Intake in February 2018, when his now father-in-law Jim Castillo introduced him to his latest invention, a nose-breathing technology. After trying the product himself and experiencing the benefits firsthand, he immediately saw it as an innovation that could change the landscape for athletes, active lifestyle enthusiasts, and those seeking a better night's sleep. Alex is the driving force behind Intake Breathing. With a keen entrepreneurial spirit and a background in accounting and finance, Alex has steered the company to impressive heights.

Natalie is a personal trainer and nutrition expert with a degree in marketing and five years of experience working with Intake since its inception. With extensive video and photo production work, she has been developing Intake’s customer experience, branding and creative direction since day one.