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Who we are

Summit House is a portfolio of agencies specializing in strategy, creative, and technology.

Each agency operates independently and collaborates as one ecosystem. We were founded by entrepreneurs from venture capital, production, consulting, and creative — so we bring a business-builder's instinct to every brand we touch.

Most agencies speak the language of advertising. We speak the language of growth.

Our clients

Brands that
choose us.

  1. 01Starbucks
  2. 02LIV Golf
  3. 03Spotify
  4. 04DIRECTV
  5. 05Opry
  6. 06Nike
  7. 07AT&T
  8. 08Srixon
  9. 09Delta
  10. 10The Wall Street Journal
  11. 11Raising Cane's
  12. 12Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  13. 13NFL
  14. 14MLS
  15. 15Atlanta Falcons
  16. 16Atlanta United FC
  17. 17Cleveland Golf
  18. 18Sportiqe
  19. 19ESPN
  20. 20Hulu
  21. 21Tempo
  22. 22Johnnie-O
  23. 23Filmsupply
  24. 24BIP Capital

Selected work

A decade of output, in motion.

Ritual Showreel
Big Bird Srixon Z-Star — Anthem
Oust Megan Moroney × Spotify
Big Bird Wynn × YGT Launch
Ritual Lenovo × FIFA World Cup

Our ecosystem

Six Studios.
One Family.

Each studio is founder-led and best-in-class in its lane. Independent by design, they collaborate as one — so a brand can move from strategy to film to growth without leaving the family.

  1. 01

    Digital and Social Marketing

    Oust
    Oust — digital and social marketing

    Oust is the digital and social studio within Summit House, redefining how creativity, strategy, and data work together to deliver measurable growth. It turns ideas into campaigns that don't just capture attention — they lead culture that converts.

    From stadium stages to social feeds, Oust connects brands and talent with culture at scale — partnering with Spotify, DirecTV, and NBA All-Star Weekend, and names from Post Malone to Hello Sunshine.

    • Strategy
    • Copywriting
    • Social Media
    • Performance
    • Influencer
    • Apparel
    • Video
    • Photography
  2. 02

    Brand Identity, Design, and Digital Experience

    Wild Places
    Wild Places — brand identity, design, and digital experience

    Wild Places is the design and digital experience studio within Summit House — building brands, products, and campaigns. It guides companies through discovery, identity, and execution with a blend of taste, rigor, and real-world proof.

    Rooted in curiosity and engineered for accountability, Wild Places pushes past surface-level output to build identities and experiences that stand apart — creativity amplified by AI, grounded in human judgment.

    • Visual Identity
    • UI/UX Design
    • Packaging
    • Animation
    • Brand Collateral
    • Brand Strategy
    • Audit & Research
    • Development
  3. 03

    Story-First Production

    Ritual
    Ritual — story-first production

    Ritual is the award-winning production studio within Summit House, built on the belief that powerful storytelling moves people, markets, and culture. Its portfolio spans films, commercials, and documentaries that linger long after the credits, the click, or the scroll.

    Earning honors from Sundance, SXSW, and the Clios, Ritual has partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods, the Arizona Cardinals, and the LA Rams, alongside a deep roster of authentic storytellers.

    • Brand Films
    • Documentaries
    • Commercials
    • Broadcast
    • Content Series
    • Animation
    • Sound Design
    • Media & Content
  4. 04

    Golf Strategy & Marketing

    Big Bird
    Big Bird — golf strategy and marketing

    Big Bird is the golf strategy company within Summit House, created by brand builders and golf lovers out to make the game more dynamic, inclusive, and fun. It reimagines the sport for a new generation — guiding Fortune 500 brands and start-ups alike to the heart of golf's global community.

    From brand partnerships and influencer campaigns to original content and experiential activations, Big Bird's recent collaborations include LIV Golf and other top-tier partners and athletes.

    • Marketing
    • Performance
    • Strategy
    • Copywriting
    • Video
    • Photography
    • Social Media
    • Influencer
  5. 05

    Technology & Transformation

    Meridian
    Meridian — technology and transformation

    Meridian is the digital transformation agency within Summit House, helping brands leverage data and technology to adapt, evolve, and build. By bridging the gap between vision and execution, it turns ideas into scalable digital ecosystems that drive growth.

    From platform development and digital strategy to customer-experience optimization, Meridian modernizes how brands operate, connect, and compete. Here, technology isn't just an enabler — it's the engine of brand evolution.

    • Strategy
    • Technology
    • Management
    • Product Solutions
    • Future of Work
  6. 06

    Partnerships & Growth

    31 South
    31 South — partnerships and growth

    31 South is the business consulting, talent, and partnerships agency within Summit House — connecting brands with the people who move culture, from A-list celebrities to breakthrough creators.

    It develops end-to-end partnership strategies, managing everything from talent acquisition and negotiation to creative ideation and growth marketing — bridging influence and impact in ways that feel authentic and built to last.

    • Partnerships
    • Strategy
    • Marketing
    • Sales
    • Consulting
    • Private Equity
    • Venture Growth
    • Blitzscaling

Our agencies

The people

Founder-led, all the way down.

Summit House is run by operators. Behind the venture studio and every agency inside it is a builder with their name on the door.

Summit House leadership

  • Portrait of Carson Nyquist

    Carson Nyquist

    CEO & Co-Founder

  • Portrait of Dan Duncan

    Dan Duncan

    Chief Creative Officer & Partner

  • Portrait of Roman Grimaldi

    Roman Grimaldi

    Partner & Co-Founder

  • Portrait of Steve Cundari

    Steve Cundari

    Partner & Co-Founder

  • Portrait of Audrey Velez

    Audrey Velez

    Chief of Staff

Agency presidents

  • Portrait of Lauren Schleyer

    Lauren Schleyer

    President, Oust

  • Portrait of Matt Pfeffer

    Matt Pfeffer

    President, Ritual Film Co.

  • Portrait of Austin Klubenspies

    Austin Klubenspies

    President, Wild Places

  • Portrait of Jeff Croft

    Jeff Croft

    President, Meridian

  • Portrait of Dan Duncan

    Dan Duncan

    President, Big Bird