# Nate Checketts

> Nate Checketts is the Stamford-based co-founder and CEO of Rhone, the performance-apparel company he began developing during his commute to an NFL job. A serial builder since childhood and a finance graduate of Brigham Young University, he has guided Rhone from a web-only menswear startup into a nine-figure omnichannel business spanning men's and women's apparel, retail stores, golf, and partnerships with the NBA and LPGA.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and CEO at Rhone
- **Organizations:** Rhone, Mangia Technologies, National Football League, Cisco, Legends, FanVision, Sportradar, Clean Simple Eats, Veritone
- **From:** Boston, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Finance, Brigham Young University
- **Known for:** Co-founded and launched Rhone in 2014., Founded or launched four companies before age 30., Built Mangia Technologies, whose patents were acquired by the San Francisco 49ers.

## Career timeline

- **College years** — Developed Mangia Technologies, an in-seat mobile ordering business whose patents were later acquired by the San Francisco 49ers.
- **Before 2014** — Worked for or consulted with Cisco, the NFL, Legends, FanVision and Sportradar.
- **2014** — Co-founded Rhone and became its CEO; the brand launched as a premium men's performance-apparel company.
- **2017** — Rhone accepted a minority investment from L Catterton after considering a full acquisition offer from Athleta.
- **2020** — Named to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 class.
- **2023** — Rhone's founders and a group of investors bought back L Catterton's stake, restoring family-led control.
- **2024** — Rhone launched its first women's active and lifestyle collection.
- **2025** — Discussed Rhone's growth from a single pant to a nine-figure omnichannel business and his experience making more than 50 consumer investments.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and launched Rhone in 2014.
- Founded or launched four companies before age 30.
- Built Mangia Technologies, whose patents were acquired by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Named to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 class of 2020.
- Guided Rhone from a web-only startup to a nine-figure omnichannel apparel business.
- Expanded Rhone from menswear into women's apparel, golf, retail stores and league partnerships.
- Helped organize the 2023 repurchase of L Catterton's stake in Rhone.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — Spoke with Athletech News about Rhone's quality-first product process, community programs and expansion into women's apparel.
- **2025-04** — Appeared on Open Residency for a long-form discussion of Rhone's nine-figure omnichannel growth, retail economics, product development, the L Catterton buyback and more than 50 personal investments.
- **2024-05** — Rhone debuted its first women's active and lifestyle collection.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rhone.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natechecketts
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/natechecketts
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natechecketts/

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Last updated: 2026-08-27