Business

Not even a bullet could stop Matthew C. Nickerson

Published

5 years ago

August 29, 2020

How Matthew C. Nickerson, Co-Founder & CEO of the Iconic Nutraceutical brand VASO6, Plans on Disrupting the Health & Wellness Industry.

Despite having 14 years of experience in the surgical fields of Orthopedic, Trauma, Pediatrics, General and Plastic surgery, Matthew Nickerson decided to change his career path in favor of embracing an entrepreneurial pursuit. At the age of 34, he decided to take the leap and not only changed his profession but also moved to Florida with absolutely no financial security or health insurance. The University of South Florida Research Park and hometown to one of his fellow Co-Founders would be the base of operations for what the world would come to know as VASO6.

His only asset was his strong will to succeed. For him, there was no going back to the old life. His goal wasn’t to chase dollars, rather he wanted to build something from scratch that would earn him a living, while bringing value to all living creatures throughout the world. With his mentor and business partner Mike Sperduti & Co-Founder JR Huddleston by his side, Matthew successfully co-created VASO6 using both his academic and athletic background. This patented green tea performance extract was a proprietary blend of gallate-enhanced oligomers derived from green tea leaf. It was a highly concentrated preponderance of bioactive catechins, which made for optimized physical output and increased health benefits.

Matthew believes that the most rewarding part of creating VASO6 is to witness someone else’s health and wellness journey and knowing he played a role in it. “Having my VASO6 add value to another people’s health, and oftentimes fitness journey is one of the greatest privileges in my life,” says Matthew, “and occupying a front-row seat to their passion and enthusiasm as they achieve their health and wellness goals will never get old for me.”

He also published a human peer-reviewed study – the first ever to demonstrate that green tea-based supplements could enhance localized blood flow in humans following a post resistance exercise bout.

https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-020-00358-5

This body of VASO6 research included significant pre-clinical and pilot human and animal studies as well as human proteomics data, all supporting the overwhelming demand for the benefits that were a result of VASO6.

Currently, VASO6 is present in a multitude of different markets with distribution spanning over 47 different countries. Markets of particular interest for continued research & commercialization in VASO6 include men’s health, energy, weight loss, brain health, functional food for humans and animals, etc. All of which, Matthew plans to study and explore wherever the science leads him and his team. He further wishes to create more solutions to different ailments and spread health, happiness, and wellness all over the world; and by the looks of the global landscape he’s off to a great start.

Business

Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros Expands Zooly AI Into the NHL Playoffs

Published

2 hours ago

May 4, 2025

Matthew Wiles

When the stakes are highest, innovation shines brightest. As the NHL Playoffs brought an electric energy to the ice, entrepreneur Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros and his tech company Zooly AI delivered a first-of-its-kind fan experience for the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of real-time AI engagement in professional sports.

Leveraging Zooly’s flagship product, Photobomb, fans inside Amalie Arena during playoff games were given an entirely new way to connect with their team. With a simple QR code scan, spectators instantly received dynamic, personalized photos featuring the Lightning mascot ThunderBug, seamlessly inserted into their memories-no app download required, just pure surprise and delight.

In a setting where emotions run high and every moment matters, the Photobomb activation proved that artificial intelligence can enhance the magic of live events rather than distract from it. Fans flooded social media with their custom playoff memories, helping amplify the Lightning’s home-ice advantage beyond the rink and into the digital world.

“The playoffs are where legends are made,” said Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros, founder of Zooly AI. “It was important for us to show that AI can make these moments even more personal, not mechanical. We wanted fans to feel like they weren’t just spectators-they were part of the story.”

The activation drew massive engagement, with QR code scans and social shares surpassing expectations-proving that fans are eager for real-time, culturally connected experiences when the stakes are at their highest. For the Lightning, it deepened fan loyalty. For Zooly, it validated a vision: building the connective tissue between live emotion and intelligent digital interaction.

As Zooly AI continues expanding its footprint across professional sports, the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff activation stands as a landmark moment-one where culture, technology, and tradition collided under the brightest lights.

About Zooly:

Zooly AI is a next-gen artificial intelligence company redefining how fans, brands, and creators connect in real time. With products like Daily Vibes and Photobomb, Zooly blends culture, creativity, and technology to create unforgettable interactive moments. From arenas to digital campaigns, Zooly is powering the next generation of engagement.