Terra Podcast - Stay Fit, Stay Connected: Recent Episodes
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We are speaking about wearables, fitness and health, with some of the best CEOs and athletes of our space. Terra is an API that makes it easy for apps to connect to wearables.
Amber Taylor is the Chief Digital Product Officer at Les Mills. In a discussion with Kyriakos , Amber discusses about her journey with Amazon, Nike, and joining Les Mills, the company behind the fitness classes offered in over 20,000 clubs across more than 100 countries.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
03:18 Training for Marathons and Mental Resilience
06:50 The Customer-Centric Approach at Les Mills
24:46 Moving Abroad for Career Opportunities
26:15 Navigating Cultural Differences and Joining a New Company
28:14 First things to do when joining as an executive
30:30 Understanding Company Culture and Ways of Working
39:08 Consistency in Fitness Programs and Personalization
49:53 The Role of VR and XR in the Fitness Industry
56:23 Creating Safe and Effective Fitness Content in VR
58:30 Les Mills' Roadmap: Helping Clubs Excel and Improving Digital Experiences
01:01:17 The Future of Fitness
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Kyriakos is discussing with Sean Harrington , VP of Teamworks, and founder of Notemeal. Sean Harrington shares his journey from working with the New England Patriots to starting his own company, which was eventually acquired by Teamworks. He discusses the importance of technology in sports, particularly in areas like nutrition and performance tracking. The conversation also highlights the challenges of selling to different personas in the sports industry and the role of economic buyers in the purchasing process. He also discusses the evolution of the company's products and their impact on the sports industry. He shares how Teamworks provides an operating system for sports, allowing athletes and teams to access all the necessary tools and information in one place. Harrington also highlights Teamworks' expansion into the military space and the challenges of selling to the government. He emphasizes the importance of data in optimizing performance and the need for a global policy on wearable technology in the military. Harrington concludes by discussing the future of human performance and the need for a shift toward preventative medicine.Chapters:00:00 Intro04:30 Joining the New England Patriots05:40 Technologies Patriots are using10:20 Starting Notemeal13:50 Focusing on sports dietitians instead of athletes14:25 The first customers21:45 The product journey25:25 The acquisition process35:45 The product discovery at Teamworks42:50 Learnings from the go to market, and data 47:06 Improvements in the military sales process
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In our latest podcast https://x.com/kyriakosel is joined by Mike Nemke https://x.com/mikenemke co-founder of Function Health.
He discusses his background as a Green Beret and the leadership lessons he learned. He emphasizes the importance of building teams and trusting others to maximize outcomes. He also shares the founding story of Function Health, including how he met his co-founders and their mission to empower individuals to own their health.
The customer experience involves answering a medical questionnaire, scheduling lab visits, and receiving test results. Function Health provides comprehensive lab testing and analysis to help individuals understand their bodies' systems and biomarkers. It offers an application that shows foods to eat and avoid based on the test results.
The company aims to empower individuals to take control of their health by providing them with information and insights. The healthcare industry has slowly adopted this approach, but digital health has enabled remote testing and analysis.
Function Health has an extensive waitlist and has seen rapid growth due to its strong business fundamentals and execution. They plan to expand their team and improve their product and marketing efforts.
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00:00 Intro02:10 Leadership Lessons and Building Teams13:58 The Founding Story of Function Health17:32 The Customer Experience18:03 Comprehensive Lab Testing and Analysis19:11 The Importance of Information Over Time19:41 The Role of Digital Health20:14 Challenges in the Healthcare Industry22:07 Identifying Cancer and Other Concerns23:40 Empowering Individuals with Information24:43 Function Health's Approach25:32 Understanding the Customer Base26:04 Partnership with Equinox26:52 The Impact of Co-founder Dr. Mark Hyman29:58 Function Health in the next five years31:26 Utilizing data from wearables and sensors34:40 The Future of AI in Health35:47 The Value and Limitations of Supplements38:13 Building an Outstanding Business43:08 Expanding the Team and Improving Marketing
In this podcast, we are joined by John Anthony, who led the teams at Swim.com, WHOOP, Google Health and others.
He created and led technologies such as AI-based swim trackers, WHOOP's Live Heart Rate functionality, Google's Health connect, and many others.
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00:00 Introduction
04:19 The AI wearable for swimmers
10:22 Joining Whoop and the Importance of Product Focus
25:42 Enhancing Spectator Engagement with Live Heart Rate Monitoring
29:23 The Potential of Real-Time Performance Metrics in High-Intensity Sports
38:05 The Evolution of Wear OS: Collaborations and Power Optimization
44:00 Sensor Fusion: The Future of Wearables
56:52 Shaping the Next 100 Years of Wearables
In this conversation, Kyriakos Eleftheriou is joined by Lucia Huang , CEO of Osmind.
They discuss the founding story, the problem in mental health, fundraising, and many more.
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00:00 Intro
03:03 Founding Story
11:31 User Feedback
21:19 The Y Combinator Experience
23:14 Go-to-Market Strategy
23:50 Tracking Patient Outcomes and Interim Feedback
25:02 Building a Full Electronic Health Record System
29:20 Fundraising and Choosing Investors
31:36 Selecting Good Investors and the Importance of Operator Background
33:41 Creating Scarcity Mindset in Fundraising
35:56 Hiring for Values and Building Company Culture
41:30 Scaling the Team and Transitioning to a Management Role
44:06 Exploring the Potential of Psychedelic Medicine
48:06 Looking backwards from 100 years in the future
Doug Sweeny is the Chief Marketing Officer at ŌURA Health, home of the Oura Ring. He oversees the company's marketing, growth, and brand. In the latest discussion with Kyriakos, they discussed about marketing, brand, and his journey with ŌURA. Doug has led iconic brands like One Medical, Nest, Levi's, Adidas, and General Motors EV1. 0:00 - Introduction1:57 - Discussion on Doug's career journey and the companies he has worked with.3:29 - The mission with Nest Labs4:47 - Shift to healthcare and joining One Medical.6:03 - Transition to Oura, and why Doug joined6:48 - Criteria for choosing companies9:18 - How marketing changes through different stages11:27 - Initial steps when joining a company as a leader.13:03 - Deep dive into Oura's mission and branding.15:39 - Product positioning19:27 - Partnerships and market expansion24:42 - Membership strategies and the launch of new features26:53 - The impact of Oura in the tech community29:28 - Strategies to enhance word-of-mouth recommendations31:49 - Women's health34:28 - Global marketing strategies and adjusting to different markets36:40 - Expansion through API and partnership integrations38:24 - How to deal with competitors41:03 - Leadership and team building43:53 - Identifying candidate passion and alignment with company mission45:34 - Personal leadership style and team interaction47:35 - Future of healthcare and consumer-driven health management
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In this conversation, Kyriakos is discussing with Eswar, the Chief Technology Officer for Equinox.
They discuss Eswar's journey at Equinox and the company's technology and user experience evolution. They also delve into the role of data in enhancing the athlete experience and personalizing workouts.
The conversation covers various topics related to fitness coaching, data tracking, nutrition, sleep, technology, company culture, collaboration, scaling teams, and future focus.
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00:00 Introduction and Background07:19 - Early technology team and growth09:39 - Core principles: member acquisition, retention, and revenue14:41 - Personalized class suggestions and streamlined check-in16:55 - App integration with club's Wi-Fi20:51 - Custom content on cardio equipment22:54 - Data-driven product development26:58 - Coaching product for strength training29:01 - Data for fitness progress tracking33:05 - Live data for real-time coaching35:14 - Role of technology in coaching39:27 - Leadership45:29 - Team Culture47:34 - Building balanced and diverse teams51:45 - Future focus on aging, mental health, and nutrition
In our latest podcast, Sokratis, Numan founder and CEO, discusses the company's evolution in the pursuit of improving Men's Health.He outlines Numan's growth, product innovations, growth channels, and many moreSokratis looks ahead to technology's potential to revolutionize healthcare with personalized insights and interventions. More about Numan ► https://www.numan.com/More about Sokratis ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/sokratispapafloratos/--More about Terra ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ►tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► / terraapi LinkedIn ► / terraapi Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Launching Numan04:07 Taking a Different Approach to Fundraising05:29 Introduction of Blood Analysis08:22 Using a Digital-First Approach09:21 Expansion into Other Health Areas11:29 Introduction of Blood Analysis15:13 Convenience and Ease of Access20:18 Early Fundraising and Approach for First-Time Founders25:37 Approach to Distribution and Advertising30:33 Advertising on the TV37:22 Future Plans and Evolution of Numan42:27 Educating Customers and the Future of Healthcare
In the latest episode with Kyriakos, we explore InstaLab with Adora Cheung, who transitioned from personal health struggles to creating a pioneering preventative healthcare company. Adora discusses how InstaLab is altering the landscape of health diagnostics by making advanced testing more accessible and understandable for everyone. She emphasizes the importance of proactive health management and how InstaLab's services can empower individuals to take control of their health before issues arise. The conversation also touches on the challenges within the healthcare system that inspired the foundation of InstaLab and the future directions of health technology. Chapters00:00 Launching Instalab04:05 Challenges with Traditional Healthcare09:17 Focus on Cardio Panel11:05 Biomarkers for Heart Disease12:47 Recommendations and Legal Considerations16:22 Longevity and De-risking Chronic Conditions19:40 Blood Extraction Methods23:22 Word of Mouth and Organic Growth25:08 Focus on Founders' Health26:36 Fundraising and Building a Forever Business27:24 Building a Sustainable Business Model29:13 Lessons from Y Combinator31:23 The Importance of User Feedback33:07 Characteristics of Successful Founders34:55 The Role of Quick Decision-Making35:12 Future Plans for Instalab37:32 The Potential of Real-Time Data Sensors39:20 Exciting Technologies in Healthcare43:55 Changing the Healthcare Landscape44:01 Company Culture and Hiring46:01 Hiring for Roles You Don't Understand47:12 Finding the Right People for Your Team50:18 The Flaws of the Insurance System51:33 Questioning Current Healthcare PracticesMore about Instalab ► https://www.instalab.com/More about Adora ► https://twitter.com/nolimitsMore about Terra ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ►https://blog.tryterra.co/podcast/homeTwitter ► / terraapi LinkedIn ► / terraapi
In this episode with Kyriakos from Terra, the CEO of the OK Capsule, Dr. Andrew Brandeis shares his journey from naturopathic doctor to founder of a company revolutionizing personalized supplements. Dr. Andrew's transition from healthcare practitioner to tech entrepreneur highlights the potential of technology to tailor health solutions. His vision for the future of supplements and commitment to innovation offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of health and wellness.0:00 Intro1:32 OK Capsule's mission9:48 Early challenges and breakthroughs11:18 Lessons in entrepreneurship13:00 Evolving customer profiles17:22 Personalizing health solutions23:10 Impacts on health and wellness27:30 Quality assurance in supplements33:46 Future health technologies36:00 Company culture44:23 The future of supplements47:36 Looking backwards from 100 years laterMore about OK Capsule ► https://www.okcapsule.com/More about Dr. Andrew ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brandeis/More about Terra ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ►https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► / terraapi LinkedIn ► / terraapi
Dave Wright, the founder of MyZone, discusses with Kyriakos the journey of creating MyZone and the challenges of manufacturing wearable technology. He shares insights on finding the right manufacturer in China and the importance of building strong relationships. Dave also explains the unique B2B approach of MyZone, connecting consumers with fitness facilities. He highlights the impact of MyZone on workouts and the future of the industry being in insights. Lastly, he provides advice for entrepreneurs attending trade shows and emphasizes the importance of having a strong presence. The conversation with Dave Wright from Myzone covers topics such as actionable insights from data, company culture at Myzone, testing for adversity in interviews, and the future of wearable devices.TakeawaysMyzone focuses on providing actionable insights from data to help users stay motivated and achieve their fitness goals.Company culture at Myzone emphasizes hard work, avoiding negativity, and having fun.Testing for adversity in interviews can help identify candidates who can handle challenges and setbacks.The future of wearable devices may involve continuous biomarkers, smaller form factors, and devices that are fit for specific purposes.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:36 Creating MyZone and Solving Industry Problems05:10 Expanding into Hardware and Manufacturing Challenges08:57 Choosing Hardware and Controlling the User Experience09:17 Finding the Right Manufacturer in China11:14 Lessons Learned from Manufacturing16:25 The Importance of Manufacturing Relationships19:59 Advice for Finding a Manufacturer in China20:23 Insights on Manufacturing in China24:02 Dealing with Recalls and Learning from Mistakes27:43 Telemetry and Displaying Live Data33:46 B2B Approach and Connecting with Facilities36:40 Impact of MyZone on Workouts41:32 Approaching Trade Shows and B2B Sales53:35 Actionable Insights from Data01:01:02 Company Culture at Myzone01:06:16 Testing for Adversity in Interviews01:08:11 The Future of Wearable DevicesMore about MYZONE--More about Terra More Podcasts
In this interview, Kyriakos connected with Wulf Glatz, the founder of CORE, to discuss his wearable technology that tracks the core body temperature to optimize athlete performance. Here are some of the highlights of the conversation: Glatz explains that unlike skin temperature, which varies a lot, core temperature gives a reliable measure of someone's physiological state.He shares a pivotal moment - watching athlete Sarah True collapse from heat stroke at the 2019 Ironman World Championship. This showed the need for better heat safety in sports. It spurred Glatz to adapt CORE to help athletes manage heat through new training methods.More about CORE More about Wulf --More about Terra More Podcasts
Join Kyriakos from Terra API as he delves into an extensive interview with Kris Gethin , renowned bodybuilder and founder of Kaged Muscle. This hour-long conversation covers Kris's journey in the fitness industry, his pivotal role at bodybuilding.com, insights on biohacking, and the founding principles behind Kaged Muscle.0:00 Intro2:10 Racing motocross and the introduction to Bodybuilding6:20 The first bodybuilding show8:00 Joining Bodybuildingcom12:20 How the Hardcore Video Trainer Started18:10 The story of the DTP video trainer23:00 Discovering that the supplement industry is like the wild wild west, nitrogen spiking, and the decision to start Kaged40:00 Participating in the Arnold Classic and other events44:00 Mindset and optimization53:00 Stem Cells and biohacksKris Gethin ► https://www.krisgethin.comInstagram ► https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/--TERRA ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► / terraapi
Melanie Strong shares her journey at Nike and the inception of NEXT VENTŪRES. Starting at Nike in 2002, Melanie's role evolved from managing non-e-commerce websites to spearheading Nike's digital products, including the Nike Run Club app. She recounts Nike's strategic shift in soccer, initially dominated by Adidas, and how Nike disrupted the market by scouting and nurturing untapped talent, like Cristiano Ronaldo, and making strategic acquisitions like Umbro. Her experiences showcase Nike's commitment to innovation, consumer-focused approach, and the importance of cultural relevance in different markets. Melanie also delves into Nike's forays into wearable technology, like the Fuel Band, highlighting the blend of technology and marketing strategy. Finally, she discusses transitioning to venture capital with NEXT Ventures, focusing on whole-person health and the lessons from Nike that influence her investment approach.Next Ventures ► https://nextventures.comTwitter ► https://twitter.com/girlstrong--TERRA ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapi , https://twitter.com/@kyriakosel --0:00 Intro0:14 - Melanie's early role and Nike's initial digital forays1:17 - Overview of Nike's evolution2:52 - Initial major projects4:06 - Nike Run Club and digital innovation5:13 - 2010 World Cup7:22 - Beginnings in Football10:10 - Talent scouting methods13:02 - Product innovation and athlete focus16:00 - Melanie's personal involvement in talent scouting19:08 - Development and challenges of Nike's wearable technology22:00 - Marketing strategies for Nike's new product launches26:10 - Building authentic influencer relationships for product launches31:20 - The consumer-focused approach and innovation culture at Nike37:15 - NEXT VENTŪRES and working with Lance Armstrong47:23 - Investment approach and future trends in health and wellness
In this interview, Ulrich Schoberer, the founder of the cycling power meter, delves into his journey from a medical engineering student and cyclist to an innovator revolutionizing cycling training. He shares the inspiration behind creating the power meter, addressing the gap in cycling performance metrics. Schoberer details the technical challenges he faced in the 1980s, from conceptualizing to manufacturing and data transmission. The power meter's adoption in professional cycling, its initial use by German cyclists, and its global spread are highlighted. Schoberer also discusses the evolution of the power meter, including improvements in data transmission, storage, and features like Bluetooth connectivity. He reflects on the impact of his invention on training different types of cyclists and the broader changes in cycling technology and competition.Website ► https://www.srm.de--TERRA ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapi https://twitter.com/kyriakosel LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/terraapi/0:00 - Intro1:05 - Inception and development of the cycling power meter.3:00 - Technical challenges in creating the power meter.6:03 - Data transmission and initial prototypes.7:00 - Adoption by professional cyclists and national teams.10:00 - Use of the power meter in space research.11:25 - Business aspects and manufacturing of the power meter.14:24 - Evolution of bike computers and their impact on training.17:00 - Analysis of cycling data for different types of cyclists.21:40 - Expansion and manufacturing of the power meters.28:54 - Interaction with professional cyclists like Lance Armstrong.32:19 - Improvements and diversification of the power meter over the years.38:04 - Predictions for the future of cycling and technology integration.
In this podcast, we connected with Gil Blander, founder of InsideTracker, a longevity company that creates evidence-based solutions that are simple, clear, and actionable.Gil explains his personal motivations for working with longevity and how he witnessed a close family member facing mortality at a young age. He discusses his journey of studying biology that led him to earn his PhD from the Weizmann Institute of Science and work at one of the most renowned aging labs in the world, the Leonard Guarente Lab, at MIT. Moreover, Gil shares his extensive scientific knowledge of how blood biomarkers and genetics affect longevity and explains how he built his own biological clock calculator called 'inner age'. Lastly, the discussion centers around how InsideTracker is using data from wearable devices, his thoughts on TRT and hormone therapy, and shares the future plans for InsideTracker. Website ► https://www.insidetracker.com/LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/insidetracker/Twitter ► @InsideTracker--TERRA ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapi , http://twitter.com/@kyriakoselLinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/terraapi--00:00 - Intro00:53 - Pre-history of InsideTracker 09:43 - First product released by InsideTracker12:05 - Initial customers and working with the Boston Red Sox13:51 - Product-market-fit realization16:55 - Working with Dr. Huberman early on17:40 - Using podcasts as a medium to demystify longevity19:20 - How to best educate people about longevity22:49 - Understanding glucose and CGM devices26:08 - How InsideTracker is using data points from wearables30:35 - The customization aspect of InsideTracker's products33:19 - Genetics and health span vs life span 38:51 - TRT and hormone Therapy40:57 - Biological age calculator - inner age44:58 - The future of InsideTracker
In this podcast, we connected with George Hadjigeorgiou, co-founder of Zoe, a health science company that is committed to helping people live to their fullest.George highlights how they started with the science first at Zoe and why thinking from first principles led them to conduct their own research studies instead of relying on existing knowledge about nutrition. Their unconventional approach included going to hospitals before going to market and building the largest-ever community-based science project during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, George talks about how they're using data from wearable devices such as CGMs to better understand how foods impact people's health and how their team is continuously working on adding better insights and advice for people from these data points.Lastly, George shares unique insights into how they're treating their culture as a product at Zoe and how founders can test for cultural fit traits during interviews. More about ZOE X.com --More about TERRA More Podcasts X.com--00:00 - Intro00:30 - Pre-history of Zoe and George's background 08:35 - Finding his co-founder09:31 - Build the science first14:29 - The clinical research studies behind Zoe18:55 - First principles approach - not relying on past knowledge21:06 - Deciding on the initial product24:15 - How people learned about Zoe and COVID's role in the early growth30:33 - How Zoe is using data from wearable devices 33:25 - Fundraising strategies37:17 - Building the team and culture at Zoe40:57 - How to test for cultural-fit during interviews47:14 - Favorite books and how they've shaped George48:43 - Startup ecosystem in Greece
In this podcast, we connected with former Navy SEAL Phil McCullough, founder and managing director of O2X Human Performance, a Boston-based organization providing comprehensive science-backed programs to elite sports teams, federal agencies, and the military.Paul talks about his motivations for joining the military at a young age and the strong culture and tough leaderships lessons he learned as a Navy SEAL. He highlights how things such as a the 'buddy-system' and the no-man-left-behind mentality is still deeply engraved in his values as a leader. Furthermore, Paul speaks about founding O2X and supporting a wide range of organizations such as Harvard varsity hockey team, Boston Fire Department, and US federal agencies. The former Navy SEAL asserts that he did not want to build a brick-and-mortar business, because he knew that their clients were not and he wanted to mould to their needs. Lastly, Paul shares his thoughts on how O2X has partnered with various data-driven organizations, such as Terra, to get a large set of datapoints from people's vitals and biomarkers through wearable devices. Website ► https://www.o2x.com/LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/o2x/Twitter ► @o2xhp--TERRA ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapiLinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/terraapi--00:00 - Intro00:26 - Paul's background before O2X 02:55 - Motivation for joining the military as a Navy SEAL05:15 - Mental toughness of enlisting at a young age10:43 - Leadership lessons from his time as a Navy SEAL13:25 - Importance of team over individuals and the 'buddy system' 15:45 - Building a human performance company - O2X26:32 - Methodology of O2X33:42 - How O2X is using data to enhance human performance 40:12 - The culture and personalities at O2X 44:36 - The future of O2X
In this podcast, we spoke with the CEO and founder of Supersapiens, the company that is on a mission to use real-time glucose insights to shape the future of human performance. Phil discusses his personal motivations for starting Supersapiens as a Type1 diabetic and his love for entrepreneurship. He also gave us exclusive insights into the company's long-time partnership with Abbott and how the American medical company has built a unique real-time streaming sensor for its use case. Moreover, Phil talks about the power of referrals and how this led him to work with powerful sports organizations such as the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), the New York Yankees (MLB), team Ineos Grenadiers (Tour de France), and the San Antonio Spurs (NBA). Lastly, the conversation centers around the future of wearable sensors and continuous glucose monitors. Supersapiens ► LinkedIn ►Twitter ► @supersapiensinc--TERRA ► More Podcasts ► Twitter ►LinkedIn ►--00:00 - Intro01:09 - What is Supersapiens 07:07 - The evolution of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)14:31 - Phil's personal motivation to starting Supersapiens19:53 - The first athletes adopting the product - elite cycling teams22:30 - Partnership with Abbott and real-time streaming sensor23:33 - The first product they built - MVP26:17 - Working closely with elite athletes and metabolic response to stress33:25 - Phil's approach to fundraising and investors - the power of referrals44:15 - Advice for pitching to investors - insights from Eric Min and Chip Hawkins49:38 - The future of sensors and partnership with Terra
In this podcast, we spoke with the CEO and founder of Sword Health, one of the fastest growing companies in healthcare, with a $2b valuation.
Virgilio gave us exclusive insights into the company's incredible track record of raising funds from some of the most powerful venture capital firms such as Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, and General Catalyst.
He also discusses why he believe attracting the best talent is more important for a startup than anything else, and the importance of thinking from first principles as an outsider in the healthcare industry.
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03:51 - Raising the initial funds
05:13 - How their products changed over the years
07:53 - Introduction to Khosla Ventures
10:03 - The first product that went to the market
13:53 - The moment they found a product-market fit
15:03 - Series A journey - cold emailing Vinod Khosla
21:03 - What he wrote in his cold email to Khosla Ventures
22:02 - First hire in the US - Chief Talent Officer
24:12 - The power of VCs and how they feed you talent
26:01 - Philosophy on hiring
30:20 - How to find the unique candidates in an interview
33:26 - Training people to become managers
34:44 - Going from $2M to $100M
40:08 - Listening to your users and customers
45:17 - Thinking from first principles and being an outsider
47:39 - Key learnings from the best investors in the world
50:39 - What we should expect from Sword in the future
In this podcast, we had an in-depth conversation with Niko Bonatsos from General Catalyst.Niko shared his story from his upbringing in Greece and his long academic journey that spans across the University of Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, and Stanford University. He talks about the power of connectivity in Silicon Valley that led him to join General Catalyst and what it was like cold-emailing Elon Musk and seeing Steve Jobs walking his dog across the neighborhood in Silicon Valley. The conversation also dives into the similarities and discrepancies between venture funding and the startup environment in Silicon Valley, US, and Cambridge, UK. Lastly, Niko gave us exclusive insights into what he looks for in founders he invests in and the main pitfalls he sees in young entrepreneurs. GC Website ► https://www.generalcatalyst.com/Niko's Twitter ► @bonatsos--TERRA ► http://tryterra.coMore Podcasts ► https://tryterra.co/podcastTwitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapiLinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/terraapi00:00 Intro00:45 - Pre-history to General Catalyst 02:08 - What brought Niko to Stanford University05:34 - Introduction to General Catalyst11:30 - The evolution of GC and Niko's investment philosophy17:08 - What Niko is looking for in great founders18:09 - Why Niko invested in Terra24:37 - Common mistakes from early-stage founders34:40 - Thoughts on European Ecosystem43:20 - The best and worst ways for founders to approach Niko
In our recent podcast, we had an in-depth conversation with Ray from DC Rainmaker.
Ray shared the journey of launching the most well-known blog and Youtube channel and his views on the wearable market.
As he began using various wearable devices, his experience with an old Polar watch led him to the more recognizable Garmin Forerunner 305. This progression from user to reviewer was natural, and he detailed his first steps into blogging with a review of Garmin in 2007.
Ray also offered a candid look at the competitive landscape of wearables. He spoke about ambitious but short-lived brands and why they struggled against the likes of Garmin.
Much of this was attributed to the steep challenges new brands face when trying to innovate and meet the benchmark set by established brands.
Our discussion also ventured into the software realm. Ray pointed out that while Garmin's hardware is impeccable, its software has historically lagged.
He attributes this in part to Garmin's hiring practices and their decision related to acquiring and integrating MotionBased, which inadvertently gave Strava an edge in the platform world.
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In this video, we spoke with Josh Clemente, Founder and President of Levels. Josh gave us an exclusive insight into the early days at Space, collaborating with NASA and learning from Elon Musk.
Josh also talks about their unique product launch strategy in Levels, centered around constant product iterations and continuously speaking to customers. He is giving us insights on how one of the world's most successful metabolic health companies is running and insights on Glucose, Insulin, and many more.
Lastly, he addresses Level’s distinct asynchronous remote-first culture while maintaining its infamous responsible engineer framework.
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00:03:40 - Early days at SpaceX, learning from Elon Musk
00:07:00 - Culture at SpaceX and Levels - using the responsible engineering framework
00:09:00 - How the Levels founding team was formed, and Josh being patient zero
00:13:30 - Product launch strategies and similarity to YC’s product launch philosophy
00:20:05 - How the first people learned about Levels and how Covid put them on the map
00:25:50 - Correlation between glucose and insulin and defining metabolism
00:41:50 - Building a unique culture at Levels and why they don’t use Slack
00:50:30 - First principles thinking and other mental models
00:54:20 - The future of hardware sensors Level’s 5-year plan
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In this podcast, the founder of Hydrow, Bruce Smith, provides an in-depth look into the company's evolution that aims to revolutionize rowing. Hydrow was established to make rowing accessible to all, putting to bed the misconception that it's an elite-only exercise.
The idea originated from a frustration with rowing machines which taught individual, not collective, rowing. Hydrow synchronizes individual rowers through screens, creating an environment similar to team rowing.
Hydrow was fortunate to attract top-tier talent, including Chief Technology Officer Chris Paul, who helped build an innovative, patented algorithm for rowing machine design. The company's technology enhanced the rowing experience by delivering a water-like feel and dynamically adjusting resistance.
Building warm relationships with key partners, such as manufacturers in Taiwan, contributed significantly to Hydrow's success. This and strategic marketing techniques like a productive Indiegogo campaign helped establish a proof of concept and create a wider audience.
Looking forward, Hydrow aims to utilize personalized data for crafting experiences users will love, paired with insights about whole health for optimized results.
With Kevin Hart on board and a new innovative program known as Hydrow High, the future of Hydro includes a better understanding of individual users, climate change combat, and promoting better decision-making through more detailed training.
00:00 Intro
00:01 Making rowing accessible to everyone and delivering the benefits to a global audience.05:18 Hiring the best talent from Harvard and MIT
10:29 The Leap Forward
15:47 The Indiegogo campaign and selling close to a thousand units
20:46 Finding manufacturing partners in Taiwan
25:33 Building relationships with key partners
30:12 Going to industry shows and understanding the market
35:02 How to build warm introductions
39:57 Personalised data
45:00 Hydrow High and Kevin Hart
49:52 The future of Hydrow
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In this episode, host Kyriakos speaks with triathlon legend Alistair Brownlee. They explore Alistair's journey from his early days, growing up in an athletic household and completing his first triathlon at the age of eight, to becoming a world-class athlete. Alistair shares his training regime, consisting of a mix of swimming, running, and cycling, and how he was experimenting with different training techniques from an early age.
A significant part of the conversation focuses on nutrition, with Alistair acknowledging how his diet has evolved over the years. He underscores the importance of performance nutrition, especially for the intense nature of triathlons. He also discusses the benefits of carbohydrate and blood analysis testing, which helped him maintain his energy levels during competitions.
Alistair elaborates on his use of technology in training, such as heart rate monitors and power meters, to regulate his training load. Finally, the conversation shifts to Alistair's post-athletic career as an entrepreneur and investor, discussing his interest in health and fitness-related ventures that resonate with his personal values. He also touches on the satisfaction he derives from supporting founders to achieve their goals.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:01 - Motivation Fluctuations During a Swim Session
05:05 - Triathlon Training: The Role of Unstructured Experimentation and Polarized Training
10:20 - Evolution of Nutrition: From Childhood to a Professional Athlete
15:47 - The Importance of Optimized Nutrition and Recovery for Endurance Athletes
20:49 - The Significance of Consistent Exercise for Health and Performance
25:33 - Overcoming Exercise Barriers for Consistent Training
30:25 - Venture into Health and Fitness Startups
35:10 - Establishing a Fund for Sport Tech Investment and Promoting Activity
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In this engaging podcast, Daniel, a passionate cyclist and co-managing director of Rapha, discusses his journey from everyday commuting to joining the global cycling brand.
He talks about Rapha's humble beginnings and its expansion into a global community. Daniel gives insights into Rapha's product lifecycle and their collaboration with elite cycling teams like EF Education-EasyPost and Team Sky.
He explains how creating products for pro athletes is like customizing a luxury car, emphasizing durability and adaptability.
The conversation further explores Rapha's vision to inspire the world to live life by bike, the crucial role of clubhouses, and how 60% of their customers discover Rapha through advocacy and product visibility.
Daniel also comments on the brand exposure from Netflix shows and shares the importance of 'suffering' in Rapha's culture, which symbolizes the transformative journey of cycling.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:30 - Daniel’s journey at Rapha
00:06:30 - Product lifecycle
00:08:30 - Products of pro-athletes vs everyday cyclists
00:12:30 - How Rapha built a global brand
00:21:20 - Fighting through the COVID pandemic
00:24:30 - Referrals and word-of-mouth
00:25:40 - Tour de France and athlete endorsements
00:32:20 - Four values engraved in Rapha’s culture
00:36:30 - The future of Rapha
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In this video with spoke with John Coogan, Co-Founder of Soylent and Lucy, building a viral YouTube channel, and recently joined Founders Fund as an Entrepreneur in Residence. John shared some interesting insights into how to grow your audience on YouTube with storytelling and appealing to a broader audience. Moreover, John takes us through his journey of how he started his YouTube channel during the pandemic lockdown, and how he initially struggled with attracting viewers and engagement. He talks about how he wants to find a “white space” and steer away from all the mainstream videos that target negative news stories such as FTX, Theranos, SVB, etc.
Later on, John reveals his success recipe on how he cracked the YouTube algorithm and how he found other social media outlets such as Twitter to be useless to drive views on YouTube. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in the title, which enables the video to appeal to a broader audience on the platform.
Lastly, John gives us some exclusive insights into what it’s like working at one of the most renowned venture capital firms worldwide - Founders Fund. John discusses his interests in the defense technology sector and Founders Fund’s successful investments in companies in this space such as Palantir, Anduril, and SpaceX. John also explains what it’s like working with Peter Thiel, and what ultimately makes Peter unique as an investor.
00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:00 - History of Silicon Valley
00:04:00 - Identifying your white space on YouTube John Coogan, YouTube script
100:08:00 - Why Twitter is useless to drive views on YouTube
00:10:00 - How to crack the YouTube algorithm
00:15:50 - Y-Combinator experience with Soylent
00:21:45 - Using the “stress test” as a marketing tool
00:27:00 - John’s second startup: Lucy
00:32:00 - Defense technology work at Founders Fund
00:34:30 - Working with Peter Thiel
00:44:10 - Future plans - Founders Fund, YouTube, entrepreneurship
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In this podcast, we connected with Ryan DeLuca, Co-founder of BodyBuilding.com and Black Box VR. Below are some highlights of the conversation.
Anthony, a former Marine, shares his journey from a focus on fitness to a broader concern for health, triggered by his father's struggle with brain cancer. Following his service, he needed to support his family and turned his passion for fitness into a means of income. This led him to co-found Fitt Insider, one of the best media companies in the space of fitness, which started as a newsletter.
Anthony and his brother built Fitt Insider initially as a side project. They began by sharing their unique perspective on the fitness industry through a monthly newsletter, which rapidly grew in popularity. The company's offering expanded to include a podcast and a free jobs board, all centered on providing valuable, actionable content to fitness industry professionals. Their commitment to consistency and value creation has resulted in a deeply engaged community that trusts and relies on Fitt Insider.
He also shares his thoughts on the future of gyms and wearables. According to him, the key to successful gyms is creating a community that engages people in functional, accessible workouts. On wearables, while acknowledging the potential of such technology, he emphasizes its need to connect with people's lives in meaningful, affordable ways. Anthony advocates for focusing on helping average individuals who are struggling rather than catering to a small, high-performing, or affluent audience.
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - 00:01:23: Anthony discusses his motivation behind joining the Marines and his experiences serving, particularly about how his father's illness drastically altered his life trajectory.
- 00:01:59 - 00:02:40: Anthony talks about his transition from military life back to civilian life, focusing on the impact of his father's illness on his decisions, and his early experiences in fitness and personal training.
- 00:04:05 - 00:07:49: Anthony chronicles his journey starting a gym with his brother, including the challenges they faced, the success they enjoyed, and the key lessons they learned that later helped shape their business approach.
- 00:12:34:08 - The evolution of the newsletters, how it was primarily referral-based and its organic growth over time.
- 00:16:24:01 - An in-depth explanation on how they curate their content, the importance of timing, and the value they bring by providing a deeper dive into topics rather than breaking the news first.
- 00:19:16:08 - 00:19:33:16 - Building Consistency and Showing Up
- 00:22:01:00 - 00:22:17:02 - the challenges of hiring and the subsequent launch of a job board
- 00:32:15:07 - 00:32:38:01 - Investing in Founders:
- 00:33:16:27 - 00:33:32:25 - Backing Teams Doing Good Stuff
- 00:35:08:27 - 00:35:32:12 - The Future of Wearables and Data Measurement
- 00:37:46:21 - 00:38:25:28 - The Value and Future of Wearables
- 00:38:43:03 - 00:39:01:04 - Future Plans and Expansion
- 00:40:13:01 - 00:40:59:21 - Building a Venture Media Flywheel
We had a fascinating discussion with Eric Min, CEO and co-founder of Zwift. In the discussion, he shares his journey in building the most successful fitness and metaverse platform that has raised $620 million in funding to date. Eric discusses the origins of Zwift, its transformation from a side project to a full-time venture, and the importance of community in the company's success. The conversation also explores Zwift's impact on the fitness industry, the role of partnerships and collaborations, and the company's ambitious vision for the future, including making Zwift an Olympic sport. Join us as we dive into the world of Zwift and discover the unique blend of technology, gaming, and fitness that has revolutionized the way we exercise.
00:01:58 - Origins of Zwift
00:03:25 - The effect of cycling on Eric
00:06:35 - Eric's first venture
00:12:53 - Believing in the vision
00:14:29 - Starting Bootstrapped
00:16:50 - First fundraising
00:17:30 - The launch event
00:19:33 - The first growth hack with Strava
00:20:00 - The first journeys
00:26:45 - The product evolution
00:30:04 - Reducing friction and time to value
00:35:00 - Getting the top athletes to participate
00:37:00 - The team at Zwift and hiring
00:41:27 - Super league triathlon and Zwift
00:46:00 - The future Olympic Games
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In this insightful podcast, Robin Thurston, the CEO of Outside, shares his journey from founding MapMyFitness to joining Under Armour and eventually leading the charge at Outside. Thurston highlights the importance of being resilient in entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the need to focus on three main decisions once you take institutional funding: going bust, selling to a strategic partner, or going public. He also shares valuable marketing lessons he learned from Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour, including the importance of attention to detail, storytelling, and relationship building.Thurston discusses the differences in company culture between MapMyFitness and Under Armour, highlighting the former's focus on technology and customer-driven innovation. He reveals the story behind his decision to leave Under Armour and pursue content-based subscription models, leading to the creation of Outside. The podcast also delves into the challenges of competing against attention-grabbing tech giants like TikTok and Twitter, as Thurston explains the need to develop compelling reward mechanisms that encourage outdoor activities and improve overall health.00:00 - Introduction00:13 - Different API Integrations03:58 - Robin's Background in Cycling06:13 - Robin's Career in Finance07:25 - The Beginning of MapMyFitness09:42 - Launching Early in the App Store10:33 - Realizing the Potential of Mobile Apps11:54 - Being Featured in the App Store and Distribution15:55 - Kevin's Attention to Detail and Storytelling17:46 - Differences in Culture: From MapMyFitness to Under Armour19:19 - Launching Health Box and Connected Shoe Hover20:11 - Competing for Resources in Big Companies21:00 - Friction Between Technology and Clothing Company Cultures22:14 - Robin's Clear Vision for Outside23:16 - The Story Behind Acquiring Outside23:35 - Building the Complete Picture of Health with Under Armour Record24:27 - Considering a Billion Dollar Subscription Business with Content26:16 - Robin's Idea to Unify Fragmented Publications Under One Umbrella27:57 - Reaching Out to Larry Burke, Founder of Outside Magazine29:18 - Convincing Entrepreneurs to Join the Unified Vision31:18 - Pitching Entrepreneurs vs. Pitching Investors33:09 - The Long-term Partnership Aspect of Acquiring Companies33:39 - Differences in Raising Funds for the First Time and with Onset34:02 - Lessons Learned from Pitching to Investors34:58 - Importance of Knowing When to Move On in Sales35:54 - Maintaining Optimism Amidst Rejections36:11 - Role of Cycling & Childhood in Resilience37:03 - Overcoming Difficulties & Building Outside37:47 - Creating a Seamless Experience for Consumers38:58 - The Journey from Inspiration to Participation40:31 - Addressing the Global Health Crisis41:48 - The Importance of Connection to the Planet43:13 - Competing with Indoor Time and Building Reward Mechanisms47:15 - The Importance of Outdoor Time and Mental Health48:48 - The Role of Intermediaries and Restricting Social Media Usage49:42 - Building Solutions to Counterbalance Negative Impacts50:27 - Discussing Potential Rewards for Spending Time Outdoors51:15 - Pokemon Go: Gamification to Encourage Physical Activity52:18 - Rewarding Users with NFTs52:37 - Outside's Future in 5 Years53:57 - Wearables and Outside's Connection54:24 - The Future of Wearables56:09 - Integrated Personalized Healthcare57:15 - Revolutionizing Health through Data58:42 - Measuring Biomarkers Dynamically59:32 - Understanding Body Chemistry01:00:29 - Breaking Olympic Records through Efficiency and Knowledge01:01:11 - Closing Remarks and Collaboration
We had this podcast with the co-founder of Strava, and the Executive Chairman, discussing the company's growth over the years and its vision for the future. Gainey shared how Strava evolved from a basic performance-tracking platform to a community-driven fitness platform. He also discussed the importance of balancing fun and data analytics to keep users motivated.
Gainey highlighted the importance of user feedback in shaping Strava's development and how the company has grown to over 100 million registered users. He emphasized the need for Strava to continually innovate to stay relevant and discussed the company's strategy for rolling out new features, which involves testing with a subset of users before a larger rollout.
The conversation then shifted to the future of fitness technology, and Gainey shared his thoughts on the potential of new data sources like glucose monitoring and hydration units. However, he emphasized the importance of Strava's focus on community and motivation rather than becoming a preeminent data analytics platform.
Finally, Gainey discussed Strava's vision for the future, which involves improving the community aspect of the platform and building the infrastructure to support it. Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights into the growth of Strava and its vision for the future, with Gainey emphasizing the importance of innovation, user feedback, and community-building.
00:00.00 - Introduction
00:01.00 - Early days
00:08.00 - The first customers
00:16.51 - Organic Growth
00:19.00 - The first connected device on Strava
00:23.00 - Speaking with Investors
00:26.00 - Focus on Engagement
00:30.00 - Building great teams
00:40.00 - Focus on connecting with all wearables and sensors
00:50.00 - Succession
00:50.47 - The vision for the future
The discussion between the CEO of Terra - Kyriakos, and the CEO of Moxy - Roger, revolved around using SMO2 (muscle oxygenation) sensors in sports training and performance.
Roger explained how the sensor works by measuring the amount of oxygen in the muscle tissue and how it can optimize training by providing real-time feedback on muscle oxygenation levels.
It can also be used to monitor recovery and fatigue and to track changes in muscle recruitment and form. Kyriakos asked about specific applications such as endurance events, weightlifting, and using the sensor to test the efficiency of running shoes and bike fitting.
Roger noted that the sensor could be used with other data, such as VO2 and EMG measurements, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of an athlete's performance.
He also mentioned how it could be used to track the oxygenation level of the muscles in real-time and provide more precise control of the intensity of the training.
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In this video, we had the chance to chat with Jay, the CEO of Genopets, a blockchain-based gaming platform that combines the concept of NFTs and gaming. Jay shared with us his experience in the space, starting as one of the first employees at EOS, a layer 1 protocol that was popular then.
He worked on the marketing side, building community, and it was his first foray into web 3 community building.
He also talked about how he met his co-founders, Albert and Ben, and how they developed the idea of Genopets, which started as a health data marketplace that would make an NFT out of your health data and allow individuals to earn passive income when researchers utilized their data in the aggregate for studies.
However, the idea didn't pan out, so they pivoted to create a pet-based game that motivates people to take care of their health by taking care of their virtual pets.
Jay also discussed the company's plans, including adding more motion inputs to the game and expanding to other experiences in the gaming industry. T
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For this week’s spotlight, we connected with Ivan Vatchkov, founder and CEO of Kalibra, the platform that turns health data into action.
Kalibra is a platform that turns health data into action.
In this Podcast, we connected with Jordan Kobert, co-founder and CEO, and Christian Vande Velde - world-renowned Olympic athlete, and co-founder of The Breakaway, the motivational coaching app for digital fitness.
They have a fascinating story, starting from the Tour de France, to Y-Combinator, and raising funds from some of the best VCs in the world.
Some quotes and highlights:
00:00 — Introduction
00:24 — ‘Y-Combinator: It’s the equivalent of a training camp with the best sports scientists, the best team doctors, the best analysis teams, the best coaches’
03:52 — The story of Breakaway ‘The Breakaway started with me getting a Peloton’
12:44 — The initial product ‘We sync cycling data from platforms that you have, we rate you and rank you across benchmarks based on your age, gender, and weight. It's about you versus you, you versus people like you. And then we give you insight and analysis and motivation to improve.
15:08 — How the sensors got in the market ‘Pretty much everyone had power meters by the end of 2013’
16:13 — Learning to use sensors through intuition, at the beginning of wearables
26:43 — Types of data that Breakaway analyses
38:43 — Sleep optimisation
50:59 — Building a brand and building a team
For this podcast, we connected with Anthony Diaz, founder and CEO of Health Hero.
Health Hero is the platform that enables people’s lifestyles to cover their basic needs, providing utility tokens as they make healthy decisions.
Some quotes + highlights: 00:00 — Introduction
01:32 -- How the idea started
06:00 -- 'Just make sure it's super rewarding, super recognizing'
06:24 --What Health hero is about: 'So come to Microsoft teams, Slack, Salesforce. If you, use those applications, you should be able to just type in employee wellness and then just download us from
13:34 -- On Value add: 'What our customers and our partners tell us what we do best is number one, accessibility and simplicity'
24:38 -- On Growth: 'When you're doing a product, make sure everything can amplify everything'
31:20 -- On hiring: 'Who is the person on earth that you were meant to be'
32:00 -- 'Most startups are running on dopamine. They're not running on conviction'
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For this podcast, we connected with Cyndi Williams, founder and CEO of Quin — the platform designed to support people with diabetes and their 24x7 self-management needs. Quin builds complex rich models of personal behaviour, physiology and psychology to make tailored recommendations for its users.
Terra is an API that makes it easy for apps to connect to wearables
Some quotes + highlights:
00:00 — ’a digital therapeutic focused on self-management of diabetes. So we’re a hundred percent focused on the 24 by seven needs of an individual’
03:10 — The story of the launch of Quin
05:29 — The first MVP, and the start of iterations
20:00 — Targeting the diabetics market
22:00 -’What keeps people working with us, is the insights on their insulin’
23:15 — ‘Self management of diabetes is incredibly difficult
Ultrahuman is one of the biggest innovators in the world, in the space of Metabolic Fitness.
Based on your glucose data, they provide recommendations to improve your nutrition and training.
They have raised more than $25m until date, and we've been working together to make it super easy for all their users to connect their wearables, through Terra.
In this conversation with Mohit and Vatsal, I was surprised to find that they are bringing a sensor to the market, soon enough, that measures multiple biomarkers - and one of the data points will be blue light measurement!
00:00: Intro
01:11: How they started with Runrr
03:11: Some growth numbers of Runrr - 2m transactions a day
05:11: The competitive advantage of Runrr
14:20: How the acquisition to Zomato started
19:20: The beginning of Ultrahuman
24:09: Thoughts on HRV
29:41: Thoughts on Glucose and Insulin
55:00: New Recovery algotithm coming to the market, and details of the new hardware sensor. Measuring blue light exposure will be one of the features
Territory Foods is one of the most successful health meal delivery services in the US. They prepare and deliver your meals to your door, on a weekly basis, and they have raised $42m in the process
One of the most interesting applications of Terra, comes from Territory. They aggregate your wearable data, such as your activity, training and sleep, and they fully customise and deliver the correct meals to reach your goals.
Thus, we had the opportunity to discuss with Ellis, who's the CEO of Territory, about her journey to Territory Foods, her thoughts on nutrition, wearables, and company culture.
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Kieran is one of the most successful football players, having started his career from Arsenal, playing as a Left back.
He then joined West Bromwhich Albion, and now is playing in the US, at Inter Miami
We got to discuss with him about his early days, how he started playing football, his relationship with Arsene Wenger, his thoughts on team culture, and investments in startups and blockchains.
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David is the head of Samsung NEXT and EVP at Samsung
David started as an early employee at Google, then lead SV Angel with Ron Conway, was in the Forbes Midas List, and is now leading Samsung's NEXT fund.
We got to discuss with him about his early days, SV Angel, Samsung NEXT, Wearables and Data, investing in startups, company culture and Terra - the API that makes it easy for apps to connect to wearables.
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Matteo is the co-founder and CEO of Eight Sleep
Eight sleep is one of the most successful fitness startups in the world, having been through Y-Combinator, and raised almost $200m in investment, from funds such as Khosla, Founders Fund and Valor Equity Partners.
We got to discuss with him about Miami, Sleep, the story of Eight Sleep, Wearables and Data, and investing in startups. Today we discussed with him amongst others, about Miami, Sleep, the story of Eight Sleep, Wearables and Data, and investing in startups and Terra - the API that makes it easy for apps to connect to wearables.
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Lance has been a legendary figure in professional cycling, having won numerous awards, and amongst them 7 consecutive Tour de France titles - but also controversial due to using performance enhancing drugs. He is also an active investor in Startups in the fitness and health space, with his fund NEXT Ventures. Today we discussed with him amongst others, about his early days, training optimisation, thoughts on wearables, apps in the space of fitness, and Terra - the API that makes it easy for apps to connect to wearables.
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