Ryan Close - CEO & Founder, Bartesian

As the founder and CEO of Bartesian, Ryan Close is driving changes in consumer and commercial behavior within the spirits industry with a unique platform that addresses two of the industry's most significant trends: convenience and the desire for an authentic cocktail experience. These shifts have positioned Bartesian as a leader in fostering innovation in both the at-home and commercial cocktail markets. Bartesian stands as the pioneer in the intelligent cocktail maker domain, utilizing capsules containing genuine, premium ingredients to craft cocktails on demand. Customers can choose their preferred spirits and customize the cocktail's strength to create Premium Cocktails on Demand™.

Measuring just 12.5 inches in height, Bartesian boasts a modern design and finishes while eliminating the messy, time-consuming, and costly efforts associated with enjoying an extensive and expanding selection of over 50 authentic cocktails. Savoring a premium cocktail in seconds is as straightforward as inserting the cocktail capsule of choice. Bartesian intelligently recognizes the cocktail and guides the user in customizing the desired alcoholic strength. As the cocktail is dispensed, Bartesian accurately dispenses the spirits in the precise ratio and mixes them with the authentic capsule ingredients. Upon completion, Bartesian automatically rinses itself and stands ready for the next cocktail.

For consumers, Bartesian transforms the home into a luxury cocktail lounge, providing high-quality, tailored cocktails crafted with the consumer's preferred vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, or tequila, all in under 30 seconds. On a commercial level, Bartesian empowers businesses to serve consistent, craft cocktails in environments where it may be challenging or cost-prohibitive to have professional mixologists on staff. Beyond restaurants, Bartesian finds application in various markets, including hotel and stadium suites, lounges, and special events.