2014, The Year of the Horse, holds a particular significance for Founder Thomas Shin. 2014 is the year in which the company was founded as well as the year his first child was born. In addition, the Horse is also the birth sign of his wife. Inspired by Greek mythology, Thomas chose to name the firm after Balios, a legendary horse that was gifted by Poseidon and drew the chariot of Achilles during the Trojan War.