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| 258. Colin Watts, CEO of Thorne | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:40:24 | |
Today, I'm joined by Colin Watts, CEO of Thorne. Enhancing well-being with personalized health solutions, Watts leads an integrative approach combining rigorously crafted nutritional supplements and biometric testing. We also cover:
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Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:44) Colin's and Thorne’s Background (06:34) Thorne's Core Business and Evolution (11:07) Innovation and Consumer Focus (13:58) Health Kits and Diagnostic Testing (19:03) Challenges and Opportunities in Wellness (23:19) Thorne's Partnerships (28:52) Colin's Vision (37:20) Future Roadmap (39:26) Conclusion
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| 257. Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, Co-founder & CEO of EGYM | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:44:36 | |
Today, I'm joined by Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, co-founder & CEO of EGYM. Based in Munich, EGYM supplies smart strength solutions to 18K global fitness partners while connecting employees of 16K corporate clients to local workouts. Scaling up, the fitness tech company just raised $200M in a Series G round, reaching a $1B valuation. In this episode, we discuss how EGYM plans to deploy fresh capital and expand stateside. We also cover: • EGYM's vertically integrated strategy Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast EGYM’s Website: https://egym.com/us EGYM’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/egym_global/ - Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: | |||
| 248. Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO of Ketone-IQ | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:40:25 | |
Today, I’m joined by Michael Brandt, co-founder & CEO of Ketone-IQ.
Bottling “metabolic superfuel,” Ketone-IQ taps science-backed ingredients to enhance mental clarity, physical fitness, and recovery — without the crash of caffeine or sugar.
In this episode, we talk about scaling the brand’s next-gen energy drink.
We also cover:
• The meaning of metabolic efficiency
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| 158. Fritz Lanman, CEO of Mindbody | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
Today I'm joined by Fritz Lanman, CEO of Mindbody. Mindbody's 20 years of product innovation, research, and thought leadership fueled the boom of the boutique wellness revolution and continue to foster the growth of the global wellness industry. Mindbody serves wellness professionals around the world who have dedicated their lives to bettering other lives, connecting them with millions of people seeking those transformative experiences. In this episode, Fritz talks about his experience running ClassPass, why the company was acquired by Mindbody, and his transition to the Chief Executive role. Plus, we cover wellness trends, the fitness industry's recovery, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 157. Jason Moore, CEO of Spren | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:38:26 | |
Today I’m joined by Jason Moore, CEO of Spren. Spren uses the light and camera from a smartphone to detect subtle changes in blood volume between cardiac cycles by measuring the light absorption in the user's finger through a simple finger scan. With Spren, fitness, wellbeing or human performance brands can harness the power of large-scale deep learning and years of signal processing research—instantly. In this episode we discuss the company’s heart rate variability tech, how they turned a bootstrapped direct-to-consumer app into a B2B platform, and we talk about using data and wearables to help people form healthier habits. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 156. Nick Green, Co-founder & CEO of Thrive Market | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:40:06 | |
Today I’m joined by Nick Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Market. Thrive Market is a membership e-commerce platform on a mission to make the world’s highest quality natural and organic products affordable for every American family. For $60/year, Thrive members get access to their favorite healthy snacks, supplements, home, beauty, and baby products at 30-50% off retail value—all shipped to their front door for free. In this episode we discuss the company’s mission to make healthy living more accessible, and the shift toward holistic wellbeing from mental wellness to sustainability. We also talk about emerging trends, including health, data, personalization, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 155. Ronan Levy, Co-Founder & CEO of Field Trip Health | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:34:01 | |
Today I’m joined by Ronan Levy, Co-founder and CEO of Field Trip Health. Field Trip is redefining mental health and well-being through ground-breaking work in psychedelics and psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy. With Field Trip Health centers opening across North America, and drug development and advanced research on plant-based psychedelics through Field Trip Discovery, Field Trip helps people heal and heighten engagement with the world. In this episode we discuss the company’s approach to Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Ronan details the key factors moving psychedelics into the mainstream. Plus, we explore use cases for mental health, depression, PTSD, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 154. Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry's | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:35:14 | |
Today I'm joined by Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry's. Founded in 1998, Barry's has led the fitness industry in innovation. Today, you can experience their signature Red Room in more than 70 studios across 10 countries, as well as in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're sprinting, lifting, or riding, in-studio or at-home, Barry’s is on a mission to inspire you to work(out) hard, have fun, find your strength, and be your best. In this episode we discuss the launch of RIDE, the company's new indoor cycling concept. Joey explains how Barry's weathered the pandemic without closing a single studio, and we lay out a framework for making boutique fitness irreplaceable. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 153. Nick Stewart & Nick Kafker, Co-founders of Recover Athletics | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:40:41 | |
Today I’m joined by Recover Athletics Co-founders, Nick Stewart and Nick Kafker. Recover Athletics is the leading injury-prevention tool for runners. Their mission is to help runners spend more time running and less time injured. Powered by best-in-class injury prevention algorithms and physical therapy content, Recover Athletics allows runners to take control of their training and seamlessly incorporate the recovery needed to stay injury free. In this episode we discuss the company’s prehab app for runners and athletes, and utilizing in-person community growth hacks and storytelling to scale your user base. The guys also talk about selling the company to Strava and reaching tens of millions of athletes. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 152. Noosheen Hashemi, Founder & CEO of January AI | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
Today I’m joined by Noosheen Hashemi, Founder and CEO of January AI, a precision health company. January AI has assembled a team of computational, food, translational, and medical scientists to tackle unmet needs in people with or at risk for developing diabetes. Their multi-omic approach synthesizes wearable, food, and microbiome data to make personalized recommendations and products to address hyperglycemia. In this episode we talk about using glucose monitoring to improve wellbeing. Noosheen explains how January leverages digital twins to create personalized health insights, and she warns against deceptive marketing practices in the digital health space. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 151. Matt Johnson, Founder of The Feed | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:33:41 | |
In this episode I’m joined by Matt Johnson, Founder of The Feed, a curated sports nutrition platform. The Feed helps athletes get more out of the hard work they are already doing in their training. From nutrition to supplements to recovery gear, The Feed provides athletes everything they need to make their next workout better. Riding 100 miles? Running a Marathon? The Feed has everything you need to fuel your event, and their expert coaches are available to chat live with you and provide you with a customized fueling plan. Today Matt and I talk about building a trusted resource for endurance athletes. Matt explains the difference between performance, nutrition, and wellness supplements. Plus, we cover why personalization and education are key to creating customer loyalty. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 150. Mike Taylor, Co-founder of BeaverFit North America | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:33:07 | |
Today I’m joined by Mike Taylor, Co Founder of BeaverFit North America. BeaverFit USA designs, manufactures and distributes functional training and tactical/operational training equipment specific to the military services and for strength and endurance development in all athletes. They supply equipment to the Military, First Responders, CrossFit boxes, universities and schools, athletic clubs, physical therapy clinics, and more. In this episode we talk about manufacturing fitness equipment for commercial and military customers. Mike explains how his time in the Navy and experience at TRX led to starting BeaverFit, and we explore untapped opportunities in outdoor fitness from community gyms to boutique studios, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 149. Sam Cole, Co-founder & CEO of FitXR | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:34:08 | |
Today I’m joined by Sam Cole, Co-founder and CEO of FitXR, a developer of VR and AR fitness apps. As the only VR fitness app that provides a truly engaging, multiplayer experience with constantly refreshed content, studios, classes and music, FitXR transports players to a virtual fitness space where they can meet new people and work out together all from the comfort of their own home. In this episode Sam talks about making fitness fun and accessible for more people. We discuss the acceleration of virtual and augmented reality hardware, and we explore the future of omnichannel fitness where immersive technology transforms at-home, in-person, and outdoor exercise. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 247. Robin Berzin, MD, Founder & CEO of Parsley Health | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:38:36 | |
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Robin Berzin, founder & CEO of Parsley Health.
Taking a functional and holistic approach, Parsley Health leverages advanced diagnostics to create personalized care plans that address root causes of chronic disease.
In this episode, we discuss the company’s approach to optimizing whole-body health.
We also cover: • Delivering long-term outcomes
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| 148. Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer, Co-founder & CEO of Signos | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:33:40 | |
Today I’m joined by Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer, Co-founder and CEO of Signos, a glucose monitoring and weight management platform. Signos is the only company that combines continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with an AI-driven app to deliver real-time glucose monitoring for optimal health and weight management. Signos translates an individual’s metabolic signals into timely recommendations for eating, exercise, and better health. In this episode we discuss the metabolic health crisis and obesity epidemic, and how Signos is using glucose monitoring and AI to provide personalized health insights. Plus, Sharam talks about the power of technology and creating sustainable behavior change. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 147. Andrew Herr, Founder & CEO of Fount | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:34:31 | |
In this episode I’m joined by Andrew Herr, Founder and CEO of Fount. Based on their work studying the highest performers in the toughest environments on earth, Fount’s mission is to build programs that enable everyone to reach their goals in the office, on the court, at home, or wherever their ambitions take them. Fount’s depth of experience has made them a trusted adviser to the Pentagon, special operations forces, leading corporations from technology to finance, and individual clients around the world. On today’s show we discuss Fount’s high performance health concierge, Andrew’s plan to turn a coach-led program into a scalable tech platform, and why he believes personalized health optimization is the future of health care. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 146. Jon Gregory, Founder & CEO of Vitruvian | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:34:05 | |
Today I’m joined by Jon Gregory, Founder and CEO of Vitruvian, a connected strength company. The Vitruvian Trainer+ uses artificial intelligence to read users’ range of motion and constantly respond to the way they move. When paired with the Vitruvian app the experience offers access to world-class fitness coaches, 200+ exercises, goal-oriented programs, and full workout data, all in a compact machine that slides under a bed or couch when not in use. In this episode Jon explains how his background in physics, and experience as a high-frequency trader let him start the company. We discuss Jon’s vision to build a fitness technology platform that transforms resistance training, and we talk about the economic and operational challenges facing the industry. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 145. Ari Tulla, Co-founder & CEO of Elo | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:32:38 | |
Today I’m joined by Elo Co-founder and CEO, Ari Tulla. Elo’s big vision is to transform food from the cause of disease to medicine. Elo uses biomarkers, cutting-edge AI, and expert guidance to deliver supplements calibrated for their customers’ unique needs with precision. In this episode we discuss the company’s approach to smart nutrition, including biomarker testing, remote coaching, and personalized supplements. Plus, Ari explains how innovations like at-home diagnostics and health wearables will unlock the power of food as medicine. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 144. Rab Shanableh, CEO of OxeFit | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:30:50 | |
Today I’m joined by OxeFit CEO, Rab Shanableh. OxeFit uses AI-powered technology that integrates robotics, movement and performance tracking to help you become the most powerful version of yourself. No more gym intimidation and no more bad form. With OxeFit’s personalized and engaging content you’ll get a workout unlike anything you’ve experienced before. In this episode we discuss the company’s smart strength training equipment, and why OxeFit is targeting the commercial sector—including sports teams and physical therapy—in addition to at-home training. Rab also talks about raising $35 million in funding, including investment from athletes like Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 143. Clive Ormerod, CEO of Les Mills International | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:35:37 | |
In this episode I’m joined by Les Mills CEO, Clive Ormerod. Les Mills has been delivering life-changing fitness experiences for over 50 years. Now an international fitness brand, Les Mills mixes music, motivation and movement for millions around the globe through their world-class fitness programs. Blurring the boundaries of physical and digital experiences, Les Mills mission is simple – create a fitter planet. Clive and I discuss the company’s 50-year history in the fitness industry, the evolution of its omnichannel offering from in-club and instructor training, to digital and VR content. Plus, we talk about the power of community, and building a fitter planet. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 142. Dr. Jonathan Leary, Founder & CEO of Remedy Place | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:39:04 | |
Today I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Leary, Founder and CEO of Remedy Place, a social wellness club. Remedy Place is the solution to life’s daily stresses: symptom struggles, lingering ailments, and mental burnout that compound and accumulate over time. Remedy Place helps clients rebalance these stresses through a highly-educated team of experienced doctors and wellness experts to provide optimal holistic healing and lifestyle support. In this episode we discuss the company’s temptation and toxin free experience, and a variety of health-focused services from functional medicine to breathwork classes and IV drips. Plus, we talk about Remedy’s upcoming New York City location, and future expansion plans. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 141. Andy Hoang, Founder & CEO of Aviron | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:31:55 | |
Today I’m joined by Andy Hoang, Founder and CEO of Aviron, makers of connected rowing machines. Aviron is a connected rowing machine designed with you in mind. Short, high-intensity workouts save you time, high resistance settings allow you to include strength training along with your cardio workout, and hundreds of content options get you motivated and keep you engaged month after month. In this episode we discuss the company’s bootstrap start, pivoting from commercial sales to at-home during the pandemic, and everyone’s approach to gamified fitness content. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 140. Josh Hix, Founder & CEO of Season Health | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:36:38 | |
Today I’m joined by Josh Hix, CEO of Season Health, a digital food pharmacy. Season is rethinking nutrition-based health care. Season’s platform allows doctors, registered dietitians and other health experts to prescribe food as medicine, and patients to conveniently choose, procure and enjoy the foods that are right for their clinical nutritional needs. In this episode we discuss Josh’s experience building meal kit service Plated, Season’s approach to food as medicine, the company’s recent $34 million funding round, and the growing need for solutions that target diet-related chronic illnesses. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 139. Nathaniel Jewell, Founder & CEO of Recess.tv | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:37:05 | |
Today I’m joined by Nathaniel Jewell, Founder and CEO of Recess.tv, a platform helping fitness professionals launch and scale digital businesses. Recess’ technology lets you embed your live classes, on-demand library, and packages onto your website. You don’t worry about integration, either—Recess can do it for you, as well as match your branding. With Recess your customers will never have to leave your site to book a class. In this episode Nate and I discuss the rise of the fitness creator, the consolidation happening among fitness creator platforms, and the shifting fitness landscape from gyms to at-home and hybrid workouts. Nate also shares his vision to expand into wellness verticals beyond fitness. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 246. Dane McCarthy, Founder of The Athletic Clubs | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:35:15 | |
Today, I’m joined by Dane McCarthy, founder of The Athletic Clubs.
Training in squads, members of the private NYC gyms meet twice weekly for a full-body workout and social fix — holding each other accountable while having fun in the process.
In this episode, we dive deeper into the chain’s uniquely communal approach.
We also cover: • Creating community
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| 138. Alexandra Zatarain, Co-founder and VP of Brand & Marketing at Eight Sleep | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:32:41 | |
Today I’m joined by Alexandra Zatarain, Co-Founder and VP of Brand and Marketing at Eight Sleep. Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. Eight Sleep leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels. Fast Company named Eight Sleep one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. In this episode we talk about the company’s smart mattress that tracks sleep, regulates temperature, and much more. We discuss the concept of sleep fitness, and the company’s plan to improve sleep performance. Alexandra also shares Eight Sleep’s moonshots, like the possibility of compressing sleep to under six hours. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 137. Michael Horvath, CEO & Co-Founder of Strava | 31 May 2022 | 00:37:52 | |
On today’s episode I’m joined by Strava CEO & Co-Founder, Michael Horvath. Strava syncs with most devices—your phone, GPS watch or head unit, heart rate monitor or power meter—and records just about any performance metric you can imagine, plus a few exclusive to Strava. Activity goes to your Strava feed where your friends and followers can share their own races and workouts, give kudos to great performances, and leave comments on each other's activities. In this episode we discuss the evolution of the company’s paid subscription, Strava’s plan to push further into connected wellness, including sleep and recovery, as well as opportunities in storytelling and trail sports. Michael also discusses the potential for and motivation behind a public offering. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 136. Lindsay Cook, Co-founder & CEO of FitOn | 24 May 2022 | 00:32:46 | |
Today I’m joined by FitOn Co-Founder and CEO, Lindsay Cook. FitOn helps users get lean, toned & fit, with personalized workout plans—absolutely free. No strings attached. FitOn offers free exercise videos, personalized workout plans, and unlimited access to the best workout classes—from cardio to strength training to HIIT, yoga, Pilates, and much more. FitOn features top celebrity trainers like Cassey Ho (of Blogilates), Jeanette Jenkins, Katie Dunlop, Christine Bullock, Kenta Seki, Danielle Pascente, and many more. In this episode we discuss the company’s digital fitness platform, its recent $40 million funding round, and the acquisition of corporate wellness company Peerfit. Lindsey also shares FitOn’s plan to build an omni-channel fitness bundle. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 135. Bootstrapping & Scaling a Wellness Platform with Othership Co-Founder & CEO Robbie Bent | 17 May 2022 | 00:39:53 | |
Today I’m joined by Robbie Bent, Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, a digital and in-person platform focused on peak emotional experiences. Othership is a platform that includes a physical space and a mobile app to affect positive change, and address the problem of loneliness and the detrimental effects it has on individual and collective health. Othership encourages openness to the awe, belonging, and interconnectivity that animates the human experience for a more joy-filled life and living. In this episode we discuss Othership’s app and studio offerings. We talk about why breathwork, ice baths, and saunas are moving into the mainstream. Robbie also explains how Othership creates social wellness experiences that foster connection and emotional health. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 134. Diversifying Revenue Beyond Ads with mindbodygreen Co-founders Jason and Colleen Wachob | 10 May 2022 | 00:35:32 | |
On today’s episode I’m joined by mindbodygreen Co-Founders Jason and Colleen Wachob. Mindbodygreen is a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together. Mindbodygreen features the best research and medical expertise available to provide information, products, and connections that stand the test of time. In this episode we discuss the couple’s experience building a wellness-focused media platform, and how the company has expanded beyond advertising revenue to include supplements, health coaching, and virtual classes. We also explore emerging health trends such as wearables, mental wellness, and longevity. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 133. Building a Successful Fitness Company with JAXJOX Co-Founder, CEO & Inventor Stephen Owusu | 03 May 2022 | 00:30:56 | |
Today I’m joined by Stephen Owusu, Co-Founder and CEO of JAXJOX, makers of connected strength training equipment. The JAXJOX InteractiveStudio™ is the all-in-one home fitness solution for a 360-degree connected fitness experience, replacing a rack of 22 weights with an innovative, space-saving design. It’s strength, cardio, and recovery training all in one intelligent, sleek, home gym. In this episode we discuss the rise of the smart strength category. We talk about the company’s connected kettlebell, dumbbells and interactive studio, and Stephen explains why not chasing growth during the pandemic was the right decision. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 132. Reinventing the Personal Training Business with Future Co-founder & CEO Rishi Mandal | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:34:18 | |
Today I’m joined by Rishi Mandal, Co-founder and CEO of Future, a digital personal training service connecting users with human coaches. Future uses a combination of technology, content, and elite personal trainers to build custom-made training plans for their customers. Clients can reach their goals at home, in the gym, or at group fitness classes, when and where it’s most convenient for them. In this episode we talk about the company’s recent 75 million dollar funding round, and how Future built its platform around accountability and personalization. We also discuss the power of the company’s equipment agnostic approach. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 131. How To Attract Investors with Head of Samsung Next, David Lee | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:37:08 | |
Today I’m joined by David Lee, Head of Samsung Next, the investment arm of the global electronics maker. Before joining Samsung, David was a Managing Partner at Refactor Capital, and a Managing Partner at SV Angel. In this episode we cover David’s experience in venture capital, Samsung Next’s investments in companies like Obé Fitness, Aviron, and Terra. We discuss the future of digital and connected health, wearables, and emerging opportunities in Web3. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 130. Scaling Access to Digital Healthcare with Thirty Madison Co-Founder Steve Gutentag | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:31:07 | |
In this episode I’m joined by Steve Gutentag, Co-Founder and CEO of Thirty Madison, a human-centered healthcare company. Thirty Madison is focused on becoming the premier healthcare company for people living with chronic conditions. Their innovative model delivers better patient experiences and superior health outcomes through specialist-level offerings and a singular platform and infrastructure. On today’s podcast we discuss the company’s recent $140 million funding round, its merger with women’s healthcare company Nurx, and Steve shares his plan for becoming the leading platform for specialty healthcare offerings. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 129. Solving Customer Pain Points with Hyperice Head of Mind Tech Sarah McDevitt | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:32:39 | |
Today I’m joined by Sarah McDevitt, founder of Core, and Head of Mind Technology at Hyperice. Core is the easiest way to stick to a habit of meditation and breath training. Core is a handheld device that teaches different techniques via vibration, and syncs with audio from the Core app. Core gives users all the guidance they need to learn meditation and breath training practices, but in a much more tangible way. In this episode we talk about the intersection of mindfulness and technology. Sarah explains her motivation for starting Core and how she developed the handheld meditation trainer. We also discuss the future of high performance wellness. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 245. Osman Khan, Co-founder & CEO of Squared Circles | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:35:54 | |
Today, I’m joined by Osman Khan, co-founder & CEO of Squared Circles, a venture studio for health and wellness brands.
Squared Circles redesigns everyday products to be better for people and planet. Pushing innovation, its portfolio includes MUD\WTR and Algae Cooking Club.
In this episode, we discuss the company's approach to ideating, validating, and launching consumer products.
We also cover: • Using science and AI to vet ideas
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| 128. Staying Ahead of Your Competition with Restore Hyper Wellness CEO Jim Donnelly | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:39:24 | |
Today I’m joined by Jim Donnelly, CEO of Restore Hyper Wellness. Restore uses a variety of modalities, all built around the notion of hyper wellness and keeping people healthy. Under a traditional health care model a person comes in broken, and hopes to get fixed. Restore uses a preventative model to keep people from getting sick. In this episode we chat about Restore's health and wellness centers. Jim explains how the company defines hyper wellness and his relationship to health care. We also talk about how their recent $140 million funding round will fuel expansion. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 127. Developing Products That Sell with Athletic Greens Founder & CEO Chris Ashenden | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:34:29 | |
Today I’m joined by Athletic Greens CEO, Chris Ashenden. Athletic Greens brings comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to just about everybody. Athletic Greens’ AG1 nutritional supplement provides 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced nutrients in one convenient daily serving. AG1 is currently sold direct-to-consumer via subscription through their online storefront. In this episode we discuss Chris’s journey from testing different formulations, to bootstrapping a business, to earning a billion dollar valuation. We also talk about the evolution of the brand, why their subscription model works, and how they plan to accelerate growth. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 126. Preventative & Affordable Healthcare with Forward CEO Adrian Aoun | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:36:19 | |
Today I’m joined by Adrian Aoun, Founder and CEO of Forward, a technology-driven healthcare system. Forward started from scratch to build a system that’s completely different and radically improves healthcare. Forward is on a mission to lower costs, improve results, and make quality care available to those who need it most. In this episode we talk about re-imagining healthcare from the ground up by vertically integrating every aspect of the experience. Adrian also shares his vision to create a more personalized, preventative, and affordable healthcare system. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 125. Re-Envisioning Revenue Models with SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:34:55 | |
Today on the podcast I’m joined by SoulCycle CEO, Evelyn Webster. SoulCycle offers indoor cycling and spinning workout classes. With one-of-a-kind playlists, legendary instructors, and more than 83 studios (and counting) across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, SoulCycle creates an inspiring indoor cycling class experience. In this episode, we talk about the pandemic’s impact on brick-and-mortar fitness. Evelyn shares how SoulCycle navigated the rollercoaster of re-openings and restrictions. We also discuss the company’s omni-channel offering, including its smart bike, digital content, and outdoor classes. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 124. Transitioning From a Weight Loss Mindset to a Weight Care Lifestyle | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:34:44 | |
Today I’m joined by Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found, a modern weight care platform. Found improves people’s wellbeing by making evidence based weight loss accessible & affordable. Instead of focusing on short term weight loss, Found emphasizes long term weight care backed by science. On today’s show we talk about Found’s digital weight management solution. Sarah explains how advancements in tele-health and prescription medication are transforming weight loss. We also discuss Found’s approach to de-stigmatizing dieting and obesity by focusing on personalized weight care. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 123. Hydrow’s Immersive Fitness Experience: The Resurgence of In-Home Rowing | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:32:40 | |
Today I’m joined by Hydrow founder and CEO, Bruce Smith. Hydrow completely re-engineered the rowing machine with patented technology, and built an immersive experience around it. Hydrow is designed from the ground up. It's a unique in-home rowing machine that is elegant and sophisticated. Hydrow’s engineering is unmatched in performance, and their machines are built to last. In this episode we talk about the pandemic’s impact on the connected fitness category. Bruce explains how Hydrow was able to achieve sustainable growth, and we discuss what’s next for the company. We talk about Hydrow’s new content, additional equipment, if they’re open to an acquisition, and whether they’ll go public. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 122. Paying People To Be Healthy: The Future of Healthcare, with Joel Lieginger | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:37:56 | |
On today’s show I talk with Joel Lieginger, CEO at Paceline. Paceline is the first-ever holistic approach to improving the health of individuals and society. Paceline incentivizes physical, mental, and financial health in a continuous virtuous cycle. Paceline brings best-in-class digital products and financial services together, through a credit card and insurance, to pay people to live a healthy lifestyle. In this episode we talk about paying people to workout, Paceline’s wellness credit card, and Joel’s vision to transform the sick care and life insurance industries. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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| 121. Jason McCarthy, CEO of GORUCK and Sandlot Technology | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:44:48 | |
Today I’m joined by Jason McCarthy — a former Special Forces operator turned entrepreneur, who bootstrapped the rucksack and events brand GORUCK into a $30M a year business. In this episode, we talk about Jason’s vision to make rucking more popular than running, the importance of real-life, social interaction, and his latest venture, Sandlot Technology, that aims to decentralize fitness. In this episode, you’ll learn:
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More from Jason ***Follow Jason on Instagram ***Jason is on Facebook ***Jason’s LinkedIn page ***GORUCK's website Jason enlisted in the Army after 9/11 because of 9/11 and served in Special Forces in Iraq and the Sahel region of West Africa. In 2006, Jason’s wife Emily was a Case Officer in the CIA working in French-speaking West Africa. Applying what he had learned in war, Jason built Emily a “go-bag”, or “go-ruck” for her to keep in her vehicle and at home, ready to go at all times. Jason’s commitment to the Special Forces way of life and the idea for a “go-ruck” led him to start GORUCK in 2008. It took over two years to design and manufacture the rucksacks and ensure they would thrive in both Baghdad and NYC — Green Berets were judge and jury of quality and functionality. In order to raise awareness for the gear, Jason started community building through physically grueling events based on Special Forces training called the GORUCK Challenge. Over 7,000 events and 160,000 participants later, GORUCK has become The Rucking Company, a people first organization centered around increasing global activity through rucking, strengthening communities, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. In every way, the GORUCK community represents a bridge between the civilian and military worlds and there are over 500 Official GORUCK Clubs all over the world, accessible and open to all. In 2020, Jason co-founded Sandlot Technology Inc. with B.J. Naedele, a GORUCK Board Member and former COO of Nike+ who worked on four #1 Apps in the App store, with the mission to unite and democratize fitness, centered around trainers. The platform is making its real world debut at Sandlot Jax - Fitness Festival in April of 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida, in partnership with global thought leaders, trainers, and brands in the health and fitness space. Jason can usually be found rucking around Jacksonville Beach, FL with his wife Emily, three kids — Natalie, Jack, and Ryan — and chocolate lab Monster who is lovingly referred to as the President of GORUCK Nation. | |||
| 120. Mohammed Iqbal, Founder and CEO of SweatWorks | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
Today I’m joined by Mohammed Iqbal, Founder and CEO of SweatWorks — a digital agency that powers top fitness and wellness brands.
In this episode, we discuss the evolution of SweatWorks, trends in artificial intelligence, connected fitness, and wearable technology. And we explore untapped opportunities in hybrid fitness, integrated wellness, and democratizing well-being.
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Mohammed Iqbal strives to enhance people’s lives. He believes the key to leading a healthier life is having access to fitness knowledge and acting on it. He founded SweatWorks, the leading digital agency in fitness design and technology to create meaningful wellness journeys for everyone.
As founder and CEO, Mohammed has established SweatWorks as a wellness technology brand unlike any other. The agency pursues innovation to make fitness engaging, beautiful and accessible to all.
Mohammed also contributes to the wellness industry via speaking engagements at leading events and fitness conferences around the world. His personal commitment to his fitness journey is an inspiration to all those he comes in contact with. Daily, he immerses himself in strategic and creative thinking, fitness, and innovation. For ten years Mohammed has worked at exploring the intersection of fitness and technology, paving the way towards a more tangible wellness and healthcare future.
SweatWorks collaborates with top-tier fitness brands to provide design, technology and marketplace expertise to produce first-to-market fitness and wellness products. It has made the Inc 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies five years in a row. | |||
| 119. Adam Crofts, Founder and CEO of Prevayl | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:31:57 | |
Today I’m joined by Adam Crofts, founder and CEO of Prevayl.
In this episode, we discuss the company’s Smartwear clothing, which combines performance apparel and wearable technology. We cover the Prevayl’s recent $10M funding round. And Adam shares his vision for the evolution of athleisure.
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Adam Crofts is the founder and CEO of Prevayl, a fast emerging brand that has created a stunning apparel range that houses near-invisible technology, providing the world's most accurate insights into health and performance data to consumers through their app. Prevayl has bought to market the evolution in Sportswear that leaves simple athleisure brands behind.
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| 244. Michael Ramsey, Co-Founder & CEO of STRONG Pilates | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:35:25 | |
Today, I’m joined by Michael Ramsey, co-Founder & CEO of STRONG Pilates.
Using learnings from his time as an F45 Training franchisee, Michael created a global brand, leveraging patented machines to deliver a class that combines Pilates, cardio, and strength.
In this episode, we discuss the company’s hybrid fitness concept.
We also cover: • The state of boutique fitness
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| 118. Jeff Krahel, Co-Founder and CEO of Playbook | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
Today I’m joined by Jeff Krahel, co-founder and CEO of Playbook — an app that helps trainers, athletes, and influencers build a digital fitness business.
In this episode, we discuss the rise of the fitness creator, Playbook’s approach to developing a creator-first platform, and Jeff explains how some fitness creators have built multi-million dollar businesses.
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Jeff Krahel is Co-Founder and CEO of Playbook, a mobile marketplace enabling top instructors in fitness and athletics to turn their iPhone content into a subscription income. In this role, Jeff oversees all business operations for the company, including monetization, product development, instructor onboarding, community building and investments. Prior to founding Playbook, Jeff was Director at Halmos Capital, where he helped to found and scale a $100M special situations private equity fund which invested across real assets and tech. In addition to his role at Playbook, Jeff is an investor An Ironman athlete, Jeff played D1 soccer at the University of Buffalo, where he majored in Management and Corporate Finance.
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| 117. Ron Schneidermann, CEO of AllTrails | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:35:24 | |
Today I’m joined by Ron Schneidermann, CEO of AllTrails — a guide to the outdoors.
In this episode, we discuss the company’s content flywheel, free app, and subscription product. We cover the intersection of technology and the outdoors, as well as the company’s recent $150M funding round, fueling community, personalization, and international expansion.
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Ron Schneidermann is an entrepreneur who is passionate about building great companies that help people have authentic, organic, real-world experiences. He is the CEO of AllTrails, the most trusted and used outdoors platform in the world. In 2005, Ron co-founded Liftopia, the global leader in ski lift ticket bookings, and was Head of Growth at Yelp Reservations. Ron attended UCLA, earning his bachelor’s degree in Communications, and lives in California with his wife Jenny, their three children, and their dog Sally Toodle the Golden Doodle. Ron loves riding his mountain bike, but his all-time favorite trail is the Na Pali Coast Trail in Kauai. | |||
| 116. Courtney Reum, Co-founder of M13 | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:31:09 | |
Today I’m joined by Courtney Reum, co-founder of M13 — a brand development and investment company.
In this episode, we discuss the shifting venture capital ecosystem, trends in health and wellness, and the firm’s investments in companies like Tonal, Headspace, and ClassPass. Plus, Courtney shares his frameworks for evaluating potential investments.
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Courtney Reum is an innovator whose goal is to create impact towards global change. In April 2016, Courtney co-founded M13, a Los Angeles based brand development and investment company that accelerates businesses at the nexus of consumer products, technology, and media. M13 focuses on building emerging entrepreneurial businesses, and will directly invest more than $100 million of investments over the next 5 years.
Courtney began his career as an Investment Banker at Goldman Sachs in New York, working with such brands as Procter & Gamble, Under Armour, and Vitamin Water. In 2007, following his career at Goldman Sachs, Courtney and his brother Carter Reum established VEEV Spirits with the goal of creating “a better way to drink”. Originally offering a first of its kind vodka alternative, VEEV Spirits quickly grew to be one of the fastest-growing independent brands in the country and later, with the addition of VitaFrute™ Cocktails by VEEV, the first line of organic ready-to-drink cocktails. VEEV has been honored as the winner of the Technomic Fast 50 Award and by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. (#7 in the food & beverage category).
While growing VEEV, Courtney & Carter began investing and providing guidance as advisors and board members to emerging businesses. Some of their select early investments include Bonobos, Birchbox, Warby Parker, Pinterest, Lyft, Kevita, and Krave Jerky. In 2016, Courtney & Carter sold a majority stake of VEEV Spirits to a multi-national strategic buyer, allowing them to found M13 and focus on their entrepreneurial stewardship of consumer brands. M13 currently has investments in 100+ companies spanning consumer brands, media, and technology.
Courtney holds a B.A. with distinction from Columbia University in New York and is an alumni of Harvard Business School. He is also an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and has served as the President of the Bel-Air Chapter. Courtney was appointed as one of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Commissioners for the Los Angeles Convention Center & Tourism Authority and is philanthropically involved as a Board Member of the Los Angeles Opera and City Year, which helps underserved schools.
Courtney was named one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of both 2014 and 2015 by Goldman Sachs at its annual Builders + Innovators Summit, featured in Inc’s “500 fastest growing private companies in America,” and included in the Forbes “30 Under 30” list. Courtney serves as a contributing writer for Inc magazine and is featured in best-selling books such as Richard Branson’s “Screw Business as Usual” and Blake Mycoskie’s (TOMs Shoes) “Start Something that Matters.”
Finally, Courtney and his brother are the authors of the national bestseller Shortcut Your Startup, which was published by Simon & Schuster in January 2018 and aimed to share their insights and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. | |||