Cadi

Cadi is reinventing the way golfers buy golf clubs. Now located at Jefferson Park GC in Seattle, WA.

07/21/2025

Cadi Investors Good Morning!

Been thinking about this for a while…

I’m building a $100M+ company — and I really believe I can do it.

HubsAI is what I wish I had when I was building Cadi.
Digital twins, real-world rewards, and a better way to connect brands to people.

This is me going all in.

📄 Read full Cadi update here:

07/14/2025

Cadi Investors Good morning,

Yesterday, I sent an email update on Cadi and my new entity, HUBSAI. I am excited to keep pushing for Cadi. In my email, I introduced HubsAI. HubsAI is a crypto project that is focused on the Tokenizaton of everything. My vision is to create the Operating system of web3 Ecommerce.

HubsAI — a next-gen logistics platform built on Web3 and real-world asset tokenization. It’s not a pivot. It’s the evolution of everything I’ve learned.

This is great for Cadi, as I like rising seas that will raise all boats, Providing a security blanket for Cadi and potentially providing liquidity to all Cadi investors. I am excited to share the vision and the technology.

Read the full investor letter here: https://tinyurl.com/CadiUpdate
Thanks for sticking with me — through all of it.
– Tyler

06/06/2025

Cadi Investors

I wanted to follow up on my previous post. I am very knowledgeable and educated in business. Business is my only true passion. I love talking about it. I am continually learning about it. I am an early believer in Bitcoin for its macroeconomic properties.

With that said, I don't understand what it takes to be successful. As we hit roadblocks, the answers always seem to be very simple. You need to increase revenue, hold more inventory, get access to more kiosk locations, and ultimately, make more money.

In that process, you feel how hard it is to sell a single product or service. That is where I learned.

I think this is the root of our next recession. Many of the public companies are zombies. Callaway is a bad zombie. I was doing research and I found the recent activity of Callaway to be interesting.

📈 Fundraising Activities
Convertible Senior Notes Offering (May 2020)
• Amount Raised: Approximately $250 million in net proceeds
• Stock Price at the Time: Around $12.50 per share

Preferred Stock Offering (May 2020)
• Amount Raised: $140 million
• Stock Price at the Time: Approximately $12.50 per share

Convertible Senior Notes Offering (April 2021)
• Amount Raised: Approximately $217.3 million in net proceeds
• Stock Price at the Time: Approximately $31.00 per share

🔄 Stock Repurchase Activities
$50 Million Authorization (December 2021)
• Announced a $50 million stock repurchase program
• Stock Price at the Time: Approximately $27.00 per share

$100 Million Authorization (May 2022)

Recent Buyback Activity
• Q2 2024: Repurchased shares valued at $25.05 million
– Stock Price at the Time: Approximately $12.50 per share
• Q1 2025: Repurchased approximately 3.3 million shares
– Stock Price at the Time: Approximately $6.50 per share

If their stock returns to $12.50, Callaway could recognize hundreds of millions in value on paper from their recent buybacks. For example, the 3.3 million shares bought at $6.50 would be worth over $41 million at $12.50—a nearly $20 million gain just from that quarter alone. Scale that across a full $100 million repurchase program, and you're looking at over $50–100 million in unrealized value created if prices recover.

This is the playbook of many distressed public companies right now—raise money at high valuations, buy back at low valuations, and hope the stock price rebounds. It’s financial engineering masking weak fundamentals.

What do you think of this? Any feedback?

-Tyler

07/12/2024

Hi Cadi Investors,

Here is Cadi's most recent update.

-TG

06/18/2024

📍𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙇𝙊𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏: 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘽𝘼𝙔 𝙄𝙎 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉.

Hi ,

We are pleased to announce that Interbay is up and running. Completing the installation took 8 months, but we are live! The kiosk location is ideal, situated right when you walk in the door to the Proshop. You can not miss Cadikiosk. We are beyond excited to expand our footprint and continue to grow our network. The Interbay Golf Center community is more affluent, servicing Magnolia, Queen Anne, Ballard, and Downtown Seattle.

Saturday was extremely busy. This location is going to be very successful. If you are ever in Seattle, check out our second location on Interbay.

-Tyler G.

06/16/2024

This year is special as I celebrate my first Father's Day with my daughter, Georgia, who is now 4 months old. She has brought immeasurable joy and love into my life, and this new role has given me a profound appreciation for the important role fathers play in the development and well-being of their children.

To all the amazing fathers in our community, thank you for your love and dedication. Thank you for everything you do. Your efforts may sometimes go unnoticed, but they are deeply appreciated and valued. I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day filled with love, joy, and precious moments with your loved ones.

🚀 A quick reminder: The Cadi Campaign is ending on July 12th, only 30 days away. We are in our final call for capital. The minimum investment is $1000. Join the rocket ship!

Go Cadi!

Tyler Gottstein
Georgia's Dad

06/14/2024

🏌️‍♂️ Final Call: 30 Days Left to Invest! ⛳️

Our investment round closes on July 12th. Join 70+ investors who’ve already contributed $240,000. Enjoy a 20% discount and a $12M valuation cap. Be part of our journey and support our growth!

📧 Contact: [email protected]

Go Cadi! 🌟

06/12/2024

⛳ Cadi, Inc - It Seems Impossible Until It's Done – Join Cadi's Mission

💪 A MASTER Will Overcome Every Challenge.
✨ Cadi Mantra: It seems impossible until it's done.

I often reflect on my life and define my principles. Over the past year, I have faced constant challenges and difficult decisions. The pressure can beat you down, and at times, I have felt defeated by life. The reality is that life keeps coming, and it is relentless. There is no option but to overcome defeat and keep fighting.

Entrepreneurship is not a profession; it is a mindset. When striving to build something valuable, almost every day feels like a defeat. But in this environment, you learn not to dwell on the challenges but to change the way you think. It’s about seeing the silver linings and recognizing that the reward is perseverance. With this mindset, you can wake up with optimism. My goal and principle is to overcome the feeling of defeat, get up, and keep fighting.

I aspire to master overcoming hard moments, not just pushing through but thriving. IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS. The best rewards only come in hard moments.

Even the best in the world continue to accept defeat and learn to push to another day. Learn to be smarter. I am striving to be smarter and wiser. Cadi was founded eight years ago this month. At times, the passing time can feel like a negative, but it is not. We continue to have one-of-kind expertise. We will continue to thrive and move forward.

This week is filled with optimism. We have an exciting new Cadi Kiosk location. This is a fresh start with a new opportunity to gain consumer data.

Cadi’s current funding campaign ends July 12th. Take advantage of the investor-friendly terms as we head towards an exit. Cadi to the moon!

👉 To invest: https://www.dealmaker.tech/

06/11/2024

🏌️‍♂️ Cadi, Inc - This Week in Cadi: Cadi Launches NEW Location, and News on Kiosk Development 🏌️‍♀️

Exciting Launch at Interbay Golf Center

Cadi is thrilled to announce the launch of our new location at Interbay Golf Center in Seattle. This Top Tracer enabled community range and course serves Downtown Seattle, Queen Anne, and Magnolia, making it an ideal spot for the Cadi experience. As a key facility in a top 20 market, this location is vital for our growth.

Enhanced V2 Kiosk

Our V2 kiosk features a new wrap and over 100 improvements from the prototype. We've expanded the putter options alongside the popular driver selections.

Introducing WIK

We're also developing a new, cost-effective, flexible kiosk, internally known as WIK. Aiming to install it by year-end, this kiosk will help us saturate markets and allow customers to pay for initial installations. We plan to sell both solutions immediately and secure quality partners this year.

Investment Opportunity

Cadi is finalizing the plan to close our current round, which will end in July. Do not miss the opportunity to invest in Cadi. Big things are happening. Click the link below to Invest:
http://dealmaker.tech/

As ALWAYS, Go Cadi,
Tyler Gottstein

06/10/2024

🚀 Cadi Fundraising Announcement: Invest, Get a Free Driver, Surprise Perk for All

06/05/2024

🚀 Job Opportunity: Warehouse Operations Associate 🚀

Are you looking for a part-time job with competitive pay? We are hiring for a Warehouse Operations Associate position in Nashville, TN!

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

Cadi is a dynamic and rapidly growing Golf Technology Company, and we are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team. This is an in-person role that offers a competitive hourly rate of $20. The position is also perfect for college students or those looking for part-time work.

Responsibilities:
• Efficiently manage and organize warehouse inventory.
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming shipments.
• Prepare outgoing orders and ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely.

Qualifications:
• Previous experience in warehouse or logistics preferred.
• Knowledgeable in different specifications of golf club equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment and operations.

How to Apply: Send your resume here or email it to [email protected].

05/10/2024

Cadi Inked a Deal with the City of Seattle. This deal will lead to hundreds of courses throughout the country. We have already begun implementing facilities in Seattle. Check them out.

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http://www.cadikiosk.com/

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Introducing Cadi, the Autonomous Future of Golf

Cadi is the world’s first retail automation solution for golf—a self-serving kiosk with no sales people, no nets, and no hassles.

What does that mean for you? Imagine you’re out on the course and you need a new putter. Rather than go through the hassle of waiting to buy one online or borrow one from a friend, you can walk up to Cadi Kiosk, demo a new putter and purchase it right then and there.

Cadi Was Born Through a Team of Experts and Visionaries

The idea behind Cadi is simple: create the best purchase experience for you, the golfer. Our team, Tyler Gottstein, Matt Ahrens, Andrew Kim, and Michael Johnson, are all lifelong friends that knew they had an incredible business idea in common—Cadi.

It all started back in 2016, when our CEO and Co-Founder Tyler Gottstein and his college basketball teammate, Michael Johnson realized that there was an evolution starting in the online shopping world. Shortly after Cadi’s launch, Matt and Andrew jumped on board to make Cadi a reality.

People were making the switch from brick-and-mortar retail to online shopping, and for a good reason—it’s unbelievably convenient. The only issue? Not every product is best sold online. Specifically, sporting goods, where you need to try out gear to ensure the best fit and use for your game. Being athletes themselves, the Cadi guys knew that it’s better to test sports equipment with your own two hands before making a commitment to buy it.

As avid golfers, our team decided to shift the online shopping paradigm to allow golfers to test new clubs without making a huge commitment. With huge potential in their endeavor, Tyler and the team started to make moves to realize their vision.

The catalyst for Cadi’s growth was networking with Cadi’s Strategic and Technical Advisor, Carole McCluskey, and our Co-Founder David Felker on LinkedIn. With David’s thirty plus years in golf and engineering experience and Carole’s experience with scaling several successful entities including Coinstar and Redbox, the team was able to develop Cadi sustainably and find the engineers that would bring Cadi to life.

From that point forward, Cadi was connected to some of the biggest names in golf such as TaylorMade, Callaway, Cleveland, Titleist, and Scotty Cameron.

Our team began to raise money from family and friends and we were even lucky enough to get several angel investors to back our idea. With the funds to build our first prototype, we quickly realized Cadi should be as readily available online as well as on the course. At that moment Cadi’s e-commerce platform was formed. Since its inception, Cadi has sold over $1,000,000 of golf products with the Cadi platform.

Cadi’s Mission is to Revolutionize Golf Retail

Our mission is to revolutionize the way golfers buy and sell golf products.

Cadi Kiosks works as our distribution hub that supercharges the golf course. Our mobile app connects customers in real time to our e-commerce platform and our kiosk network.

We believe we’ll continue to achieve our mission and goals by staying true to our six values:

Demo Day, Every Day – Our services give the freedom to demo products on the golf course without a salesman.

Latest and Greatest Products – Cadi has strong relationships with the best brands in golf.

Order Online, Pick-up at Kiosk – Full mobile connectivity allows you to order online and pick up in-store.

Lightning Fast- Get a product personalized for you in less than 30 seconds.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee – Cadi is the first golf company to offer a money-back guarantee.

100% Authentic Products- Stop worrying about buying fake products online. All products are vetted for quality and authenticity.

By staying course and always looking for ways to improve the Cadi experience, we believe we’ll hit our ultimate goal of becoming the leader in golf retail and having our kiosk system set up in 1,000 golf courses by 2025. Cadi will expand to other sporting industries and change the way products are trailed, purchased, and distributed forever.

The Final Putt

At Cadi, we represent a fresh new way to look at the golf retail experience. We allow you to test out golf clubs produced by top brands in less than 30 seconds. On top of that, we provide the option to buy right then and there or online and shipped to your door.

With us, the options are endless and there’s no need to second guess your purchase decision anymore. We were founded and created by a group of individuals with a passion for golf, and the idea of making golf retail simpler and more efficient for the customer. Our platform for golf is just the start of what we hope to be a revolution in the golfing world and sports retail industry.

We hope you join our mission by following us on our social media platforms: Instagram @cadikiosk, Facebook @Cadikiosk, and LinkedIn @Cadi. Along with signing up for our newsletter and following our website for other blog posts and updates!

Happy golfing!