Meet the Founders

Four men. One mission. To help men move from surviving to thriving — together.

Longship was born from a shared conviction — that modern men are starving for connection, purpose, and truth. Each founder's path began in different waters — war, loss, leadership, and healing — but all converged here: in a brotherhood dedicated to helping men live with integrity and courage.

Cody Lakevold, Mark Divine, Ryan Collins, and Mathias Jonsson each embody a distinct archetype of the modern man. Together, they formed Longship — a vessel for transformation, leadership, and the rediscovery of brotherhood.

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The Herald

Cody Lakevold

Co-Founder | Author | Speaker

Cody Lakevold is the co-founder and author behind Longship: From Tragedy to Triumph — A True Story of Brotherhood. His journey through loss, healing, and transformation gave rise to the Longship movement — a global brotherhood that guides men toward resilience and purpose. For over fifteen years, Cody has been at the forefront of men's wellness and mental health advocacy. He's served on nonprofit boards, launched companies dedicated to longevity and community health, and spoken on podcasts to propel the Longship movement. Through Longship, Cody continues to share one message: that strength is found not in isolation, but in brotherhood.

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The Connector

Ryan Collins

Co-Founder | Connector | Network Builder

Ryan Collins is the bridge-builder behind Longship's expanding reach. With a background in business development, Ryan's gift lies in connecting men, ideas, and opportunities. He has played a central role in the creation of the Archetype Partner Network, linking Longship to world-class experts across health, mindset, and performance. Ryan's belief is simple: when men build each other up, they elevate entire communities.

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The Builder

Mathias Jonsson

Co-Founder | Technology Strategist | Systems Architect

Mathias Jonsson brings the precision and vision of a systems architect to Longship. Based in Edmonton, Mathias is passionate about using technology and automation to solve real-world challenges. His work in data-driven decision-making and predictive systems reflects his belief that structure and strategy empower men to build with purpose. At Longship, Mathias architects the digital infrastructure that connects the brotherhood — ensuring that every man has the tools and systems to grow, connect, and thrive in the modern age.

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The Warrior Philosopher

Mark Divine

Co-Founder | Navy SEAL Commander (Ret.) | Author | Leadership Coach

Mark Divine is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, New York Times bestselling author, and host of The Mark Divine Show. A pioneer in integrated leadership and human performance, Mark has spent decades teaching the principles of mental toughness, mindfulness, and servant leadership to leaders and teams across the world. As a co-founder of Longship, Mark anchors the Warrior Ethos — bringing his SEAL discipline, breath mastery, and spiritual clarity into the brotherhood's foundation. His influence shapes the Longship philosophy: that true power comes from mastering the self in service of others.

The Brotherhood Behind the Movement

Together, Cody, Mark, Ryan, and Mathias forged Longship into a living brotherhood — where the warrior's courage meets the sage's wisdom, the leader's strategy meets the builder's precision.

Their collaboration represents more than shared leadership — it's a living model of what Longship teaches: that men thrive in unity, accountability, and truth.

From the fires of Edmonton to the shores of Encinitas, the Longship continues to grow — guiding men everywhere to rediscover who they are, and what they were made for.

"When men rise together, families heal. Communities strengthen. The world steadies."

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Every man has a story. Every man has a ship to row. Step into a global community of men committed to growth, grit, and grounded purpose.

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"As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters."

— Seneca