A Team Built to Execute.

Operators, builders, and certified addiction consultants who've lived this crisis firsthand. Everyone working on Antidote has been affected by it.

A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
A New Standard In Care
Bridge Detox Opening November 2026
The antidote team

Built by people who've lived this.

David Smith

Studio Founder in Residence · CEO of Antidote Health Ventures

Co-Founder and CEO of Antidote Health Ventures and architect of the Keep ecosystem, as well as the next generation of substance use care facilities, The Bridge. Both are built on three convictions: no one should be lost to the gaps between levels of care, every client should feel known and cared for, and no family should ever feel disconnected from their loved one in treatment. Previously served as COO of Adult & Teen Challenge Northeast. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC II) and Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC).

Darren Hobbs

Behavioral Health Entrepreneur · Family Addiction Consultant · Chief Development Officer

Proven behavioral-health founder and operator who built and successfully exited multiple behavioral-health platforms. Founder of The Firm Addiction Consulting and recurring interventionist on A&E's “Intervention.” Brings Antidote deep industry relationships, development expertise, and an expanding international media platform reaching millions monthly.

Dino Militos

Celebrated Entrepreneur · Keep Band · PR & Partnerships

Entrepreneur, brand creator, and recovery advocate with 30+ years in wearables, branding, and consumer products. Creator of the insect-repelling wristband category and founder of Bug Ban, with more than 100 million units sold across 63 countries. Now bringing that experience to Keep Band.

David Hughes

Head of Real Estate Operations

Leads real estate for AHV. Owner of over 60 real estate units and a sought-after real estate expert. Contributed the New Mexico property to the portfolio and is currently reviewing opportunities to expand the real estate footprint targeting Houston, plus a current opportunity to acquire a Nashville sober living group.

Cofounding venture studio

Method Five brings an experienced bench.

J. Todd Smith

CEO & Founder of Method Five

BusinessWeek "Most Promising Social Entrepreneur." 15+ yrs venture studio. $400M+ revenue generated or operationally serviced.

Matt Wilson

President

Harvard MBA. Key executive in scaling Happy Money $0→$120M, $1B+ valuation. Former VC Partner, BDev Ventures.

TJ Bombard

Venture Operating Partner

Founding partner of SpendSmarter. Spearheads venture deal sourcing, investor relations, and partnership structuring.

Jen Shoop

Fractional Chief of Staff for Antidote

Six Sigma Black Belt. Former COS Aetna Health & Sikorsky Aircraft. Healthcare + complex systems. Tasked with embedding studio OS within Antidote.

An experienced bench, built for execution.

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