Kenneth Lo

2x World, 4x USA Masters Cycling Champion | Managing Partner @ Arc5 Ventures

"Jo and Paul are the real deal. I’ve spent hours deep-diving into their AR glasses, and it’s clear they’re not chasing hype, they’re building a category-defining product. As a former velodrome track sprinter, I know firsthand how their tech transforms focus and performance. Watching Jo hustle without hesitation to lock in LOIs reminded me what founder drive really looks like. I back them fully as both advisor and investor."

Mike Kramer

Competitive Triathlete, Former VC-Backed Founder

"Three factors differentiate Jo & Paul: 1. A commitment to an ethical approach to business in considering what’s best for long term equity with customers and for the brand 2. Unparalleled wearable creation experience 3. Keeping a focus on the functional benefits of Minimis without being willing to sacrifice the safety ones"

Nathan Yu

Former Head of Product @ Microsoft Hololens

"Joseph and Paul are powerhouse co-founders. Joseph is a true hustler with strong product intuition, a deep understanding of the problem space, and a “get it done no matter what” mentality. Paul brings extensive expertise on the hardware/wearable side to drive differentiation on key aspects of the glasses (battery, weight, etc.) I invested because I share conviction in the product market fit and loved the hustle that Joseph and team demonstrated by building out the Minimis Phone."

Philip Crandall

SVP of Product @ Button

"Joseph and Paul will make this business happen. Joseph is remarkably tenacious and pragmatic in a way that you don't see very often with founders. He seeks advice humbly but then executes decisively and unapologetically. He has assembled an impactful and expert team from scratch, without having to raise external funds. He understands and loves his user - and respects input that he gets from his community without trying to solve everyone's problem. Paul is one of the few technical founders that could possibly have started this business. He has exceptional experience designing hardware, prototyping, manufacturing, and in the complexities of global supply chain. He's remains curious and excited, and is exceptionally adaptable. It's a rare case when I get more confident in the founders over time, but Joseph and Paul are the real deal."

Sally Yu

Investor @ King River Capital

"Super impressed by Joseph's hustle and execution. The energy, curiosity, and conviction he brings to what he's building is contagious and is translating into early wins with customers. Also appreciate the creative way he bootstrapped with a phone app!"

Jonathan Hung

Managing Partner － Entrepreneur Ventures

EV is investing in Minimis because they’re building something genuinely new in wearables, with the potential to redefine how athletes use tech.