Fitt Insider
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsFitt Insider is the show where we talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.
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52. Randy Hetrick, Founder & CEO of TRX
October 13, 2020 09:30 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBToday I’m joined by Randy Hetrick — the Founder and CEO of TRX. In today’s episode, we discuss Randy’s journey from Navy SEAL to inventing the TRX suspension trainer. The company’s “triple threat” of innovative products, professional education, and fitness content. And why Randy believes TRX represents a more accessible approach to exercise than more expensive connective fitness options. About Randy Randy Hetrick is the founder and CEO of TRX Training, one of the world’s...
52. Randy Hetrick, Founder & CEO of TRX
October 13, 2020 09:30 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBToday I’m joined by Randy Hetrick — the Founder and CEO of TRX. In today’s episode, we discuss Randy’s journey from Navy SEAL to inventing the TRX suspension trainer. The company’s “triple threat” of innovative products, professional education, and fitness content. And why Randy believes TRX represents a more accessible approach to exercise than more expensive connective fitness options. About Randy Randy Hetrick is the founder and CEO of TRX Training, one of the world’s...
51. Jason Baptiste, CEO of STUDIO
October 06, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBToday I’m joined by Jason Baptiste, CEO of STUDIO. STUDIO is a smart hub for your home gym. In this episode, we discuss STUDIO’s transition from a fitness app to connected hardware. How digital fitness companies can build community online. Business model innovation in the fitness industry. And whether or not gyms will go the way of movie theatres and arcades. More from Jason Jason is the CEO and co-founder of STUDIO, the smart hub for your home gym. STUDIO is the...
51. Jason Baptiste, CEO of STUDIO
October 06, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBToday I’m joined by Jason Baptiste, CEO of STUDIO. STUDIO is a smart hub for your home gym. In this episode, we discuss STUDIO’s transition from a fitness app to connected hardware. How digital fitness companies can build community online. Business model innovation in the fitness industry. And whether or not gyms will go the way of movie theatres and arcades. More from Jason Jason is the CEO and co-founder of STUDIO, the smart hub for your home gym. STUDIO is the...
50. Lionel Conacher, Managing Partner at NEXT VENTŪRES
September 29, 2020 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBToday I’m joined by Lionel Conacher — Managing Partner at Next Ventures. Next Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in companies focused on human optimization across sports, fitness, and wellness. In this episode, we talk about how Lionel teamed up with Lance Armstrong to start the firm. Emerging opportunities in hydration, AI, and skin sensors. And why companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google are entering the health and fitness space. More on Lionel Lionel ...
49. Keith Nowak, CEO of Ten Thousand
September 22, 2020 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBToday I’m joined by Keith Nowak, CEO of Ten Thousand. Ten Thousand is an athletic apparel brand for men. In this episode, we talk about how Keith’s athletic background and experience working venture capital inspired him to start the company. His laser focus on building an industry-defining brand for guys. And how they’ve managed to grow quickly while also achieving profitability. More from Keith Keith Nowak is the co-founder and CEO of the New York-based men's acti...
48. Holly Maloney, Managing Director at General Catalyst
September 15, 2020 09:30Today I’m joined by Holly Maloney. Holly is the Managing Director at General Catalyst In this episode, we discuss Holly’s focus on growth-stage investments in the fitness and wellness space, why General Catalyst led Tempo’s $60M Series B, and Holly’s “Management, Market, Model” framework for evaluating deals. Get to know Holly: Holly Maloney is a managing director at venture capital firm General Catalyst. She works with GC’s Executives-in-Residence (XIRs) to creat...
48. Holly Maloney, Managing Director at General Catalyst
September 15, 2020 09:30 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBToday I’m joined by Holly Maloney. Holly is the Managing Director at General Catalyst In this episode, we discuss Holly’s focus on growth-stage investments in the fitness and wellness space, why General Catalyst led Tempo’s $60M Series B, and Holly’s “Management, Market, Model” framework for evaluating deals. Get to know Holly: Holly Maloney is a managing director at venture capital firm General Catalyst. She works with GC’s Executives-in-Residence (XIRs) to cre...
47. Josh Augustin, CTO of Tempo
September 08, 2020 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday I’m joined by Josh Augustin. Josh is the CTO of Tempo — a smart home gym that uses computer vision to track your form in real-time. In this episode, we discuss the company’s origin story as a product designed to be used in the gym. How they pivoted to at-home fitness. The recent $60M funding round that valued the company at $250M. And the future of the connected fitness category. Get to know Josh: Josh Augustin is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer...
47. Josh Augustin, CTO of Tempo
September 08, 2020 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday I’m joined by Josh Augustin. Josh is the CTO of Tempo — a smart home gym that uses computer vision to track your form in real-time. In this episode, we discuss the company’s origin story as a product designed to be used in the gym. How they pivoted to at-home fitness. The recent $60M funding round that valued the company at $250M. And the future of the connected fitness category. Get to know Josh: Josh Augustin is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer...
#46: Mike Maser, CEO of Big Sky Health
September 01, 2020 09:30 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBToday I’m joined by Mike Maser. Mike is the CEO of Big Sky Health, the company behind the fasting app Zero, Oak, a mindfulness app, and Less, an app for mindful drinking. In this episode, we discussed Mike’s experience starting FitStar and selling it to Fitbit. How his personal battle with cancer led him to fasting and, ultimately, becoming CEO of Zero. And we talk about his plans to turn Big Sky Health into a platform for science-backed longevity products. About Mike ...
#45: Matt Taylor, CEO of Tracksmith
August 25, 2020 09:30 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBToday I’m joined by Matt Taylor, CEO of Tracksmith In this episode, we talk about what it takes to build a brand from the ground up, using storytelling to cultivate community, and Matt’s ambition to make Tracksmith a generational company. Let’s get into it. About Matt: Matt Taylor is a runner. From high school track meets to racing cross country and steeplechase at Yale, Matt learned to relish the challenge of competition and the delayed gratification inherent in t...
#44: Dayton Miller, Managing Partner at Boulder Food Group
August 18, 2020 09:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBToday I’m joined by Dayton Miller, Managing Partner at Boulder Food Group. In this episode, we talked about investing in better-for-you brands, breaking into food and beverage, the four variables Dayton looks for in a startup, and where the category is heading next. About Dayton: Dayton previously co-founded Function, a venture-backed health and wellness beverage company, which Dayton built from idea-conception to $20 million in retail sales until its acquisition by Suns...
#43: Bill Shufelt, CEO of Athletic Brewing
August 11, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBToday I’m joined by Bill Shufelt, CEO of Athletic Brewing Athletic Brewing makes non-alcoholic craft beer. Back in March, the company closed a $17.5M Series B funding round. In today’s episode, we talk about the rise of mindful drinking, making non-alcoholic beer cool, and how Bill was able to raise money from 60 angel investors for a pre-product, pre-revenue company. About Bill Schuflet >> Bill Shufelt is the founder of Athletic Brewing Company - the first brewery ...
#42: Paul F. Austin, CEO of The Third Wave
August 04, 2020 09:30 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBToday I’m joined by Paul F. Austin. Paul is the founder of The Third Wave — a resource for safe and responsible use of psychedelics. In today’s episode, we discussed where psychedelics fit in the broader wellness industry, the shift from industrialized medicine to personalized medicine, and what the “Equinox of psychedelics” might look like. More from Paul >> Paul F. Austin is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and educator. He has founded two companies in the emerg...
#41: Josh Clemente, Founder of Levels
July 28, 2020 09:30 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBToday I’m joined by Josh Clemente, the Founder of Levels — a metabolic fitness company. In today’s episode, we talked about continuous glucose monitoring and using Levels to unlock real-time feedback on lifestyle choices, like what you eat, how you exercise, and the quality of your sleep. We also discussed Josh’s plan to make metabolic fitness mainstream in hopes of tackling diabetes, obesity, and chronic ailments. About Josh Clemente >> Josh, Founder of Levels, is a mec...
#40: Jason Feldman, CEO of Vault Health
July 21, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBToday I’m joined by Jason Feldman. Jason is the CEO of Vault Health — a performance healthcare company helping men optimize their well-being. In today’s episode, we talked about the barriers preventing men from accessing care, the difference between telehealth and online pharmacies, the company’s pivot to COVID testing, and why Jason believes men’s health is just the beginning for Vault. More from Jason >> Jason Feldman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vault Health - ...
#40: Jason Feldman, CEO of Vault Health
July 21, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBToday I’m joined by Jason Feldman. Jason is the CEO of Vault Health — a performance healthcare company helping men optimize their well-being. In today’s episode, we talked about the barriers preventing men from accessing care, the difference between telehealth and online pharmacies, the company’s pivot to COVID testing, and why Jason believes men’s health is just the beginning for Vault. More from Jason >> Jason Feldman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vault Health - ...
#39: Nate Forster, CEO of NEOU
July 14, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBToday I’m joined by Nate Forster. Nate is the CEO of NEOU, a platform for streaming and on-demand fitness. In this episode, we talked about how NEOU plans to become the Amazon of fitness, including its digital platform, a 20,000 square-foot production hub in New York City, and content partnerships with a growing number of fitness instructors and brands. Let’s get into it. More from Nate >> Nate Forster is a former professional tennis player turned entrepren...
#39: Nate Forster, CEO of NEOU
July 14, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBToday I’m joined by Nate Forster. Nate is the CEO of NEOU, a platform for streaming and on-demand fitness. In this episode, we talked about how NEOU plans to become the Amazon of fitness, including its digital platform, a 20,000 square-foot production hub in New York City, and content partnerships with a growing number of fitness instructors and brands. Let’s get into it. More from Nate >> Nate Forster is a former professional tennis player turned entrepren...
#38: PJ Nestler, Director of Performance at XPT Life
July 07, 2020 09:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBToday I’m joined by PJ Nestler. PJ is the Director of Performance at XPT Life — a performance lifestyle system developed by Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece. In this episode, we discussed the breath, movement, and recovery methods used at XPT. The rise of the high-performance lifestyle. And how XPT has used retreats, coaching certifications, and its consumer app to grow the brand. More from PJ >> PJ is a human performance specialist with over 13 years of experience ...
#38: PJ Nestler, Director of Performance at XPT Life
July 07, 2020 09:30 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBToday I’m joined by PJ Nestler. PJ is the Director of Performance at XPT Life — a performance lifestyle system developed by Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece. In this episode, we discussed the breath, movement, and recovery methods used at XPT. The rise of the high-performance lifestyle. And how XPT has used retreats, coaching certifications, and its consumer app to grow the brand. More from PJ >> PJ is a human performance specialist with over 13 years of experience ...
#37: Mark Gainey, Co-founder & Chairman of Strava
June 30, 2020 09:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBToday I’m joined by Mark Gainey. Mark is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Strava, a global community of athletes with more than 50M members. In this episode, we discussed Strava’s business model, including freemium access and paid subscriptions, the company’s focus on putting the athlete first, and Mark’s plan to make Strava a multi-generational company. More from Mark >> Mark has been building successful companies for 20+ years. He currently serves as the...
#36: Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass
June 23, 2020 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday I’m joined by Fritz Lanman the CEO of ClassPass. In this episode, we talk about why the company changed its business model and pricing over the years. The opportunity for growth in areas like corporate benefits, wellness experiences, and streaming workouts. What makes ClassPass worth $1B. And Fritz’s plan to take the company public. Let’s get into it. More from Fritz >> Fritz Lanman is the CEO of ClassPass and previously served as Executive Chairman. He has ...
#36: Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass
June 23, 2020 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBToday I’m joined by Fritz Lanman the CEO of ClassPass. In this episode, we talk about why the company changed its business model and pricing over the years. The opportunity for growth in areas like corporate benefits, wellness experiences, and streaming workouts. What makes ClassPass worth $1B. And Fritz’s plan to take the company public. Let’s get into it. More from Fritz >> Fritz Lanman is the CEO of ClassPass and previously served as Executive Chairman. He has ...
#35: Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody
June 16, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBToday I’m joined by Carl Daikeler, the co-founder and CEO of Beachbody, In today’s episode, we discussed the evolution of at-home fitness, transitioning from VHS tapes to streaming content, the role and criticism of multi-level marketing, and building a billion-dollar-a-year business. More from Carl >> Carl Daikeler is co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Beachbody, LLC. In his pursuit to maintain his own health and fitness, and find a solution for the gr...
#35: Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody
June 16, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBToday I’m joined by Carl Daikeler, the co-founder and CEO of Beachbody, In today’s episode, we discussed the evolution of at-home fitness, transitioning from VHS tapes to streaming content, the role and criticism of multi-level marketing, and building a billion-dollar-a-year business. More from Carl >> Carl Daikeler is co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Beachbody, LLC. In his pursuit to maintain his own health and fitness, and find a solution for the gr...
#34: Marc Zionts, Executive Chairman of Precision Nutrition
June 09, 2020 09:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBToday I’m joined by Marc Zionts. Marc is the Executive Chairman of Precision Nutrition — a leader in nutrition coaching and education. In today’s episode, we talk about the company’s focus on behavior change, the decision to develop software tools to help nutrition and health coaches automate their business, and the importance of deep health to overall well-being. Let’s get into it. More from Marc >> Marc Zionts, an executive, athlete, and environmentalist ...
#33: Tobi Pearce, CEO of SWEAT
June 02, 2020 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBToday I’m joined by Tobi Pearce the CEO of SWEAT. Along with his wife Kayla Itsines, Tobi and the team at SWEAT are building the world’s largest female fitness community. In this episode, we talked about his journey from personal training to creating a digital platform. We also discussed customer acquisition and retention as it related to growing SWEAT’s user base. And Tobi shared his thoughts on fitness in a post-COVID-19 world. Let’s get into it. More from Tobi ...
#32: Andrew Dudum, CEO of hims & hers
May 26, 2020 09:30 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBToday I’m joined by Andrew Dudum. Andrew is the founder and CEO of hims & hers — a telemedicine company offering a modern approach to healthcare. The company has raised nearly $200M in funding and its last public valuation was north of $1B. In today’s episode, we talked about the disruptive potential of telemedicine, the difference between wellness and healthcare, how hims & hers was able to launch an FDA approved at-home test for COVID-19, and Andrew’s plan to become a ...
#31: Gilad Jacobs, Founder of NormaTec Recovery & Chief Innovation Officer at Hyperice
May 19, 2020 09:30 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBToday I’m joined by Gilad Jacobs. Gilad is the founder of NormaTec Recovery— a leader in recovery and compression technology. NormaTec was recently acquired by Hyperice where Gilad will serve as the Chief Innovation Officer. In this episode, we talked about how NormaTec got started, how the Hyperice partnership came together, and the role data and personalization will play in the future of performance. Let’s get into it. More from Gilad >> Gilad Jacobs is th...
#30: Trent Ward, CEO of FORME Life
May 12, 2020 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday I’m joined by Trent Ward. Trent is the CEO of FORME Life — a new connected fitness company combining a Mirror-like display with the strength training elements of Tonal. In today’s episode, we discussed FORME’s design-forward product, their approach to content and talent, and how the idea of omnichannel fitness is transforming the industry. Let’s get into it. More from Trent & Forme Life >> Trent Ward is the founder and CEO of FORME Life. He realized f...
#30: Trent Ward, CEO of FORME Life
May 12, 2020 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday I’m joined by Trent Ward. Trent is the CEO of FORME Life — a new connected fitness company combining a Mirror-like display with the strength training elements of Tonal. In today’s episode, we discussed FORME’s design-forward product, their approach to content and talent, and how the idea of omnichannel fitness is transforming the industry. Let’s get into it. More from Trent & Forme Life >> Trent Ward is the founder and CEO of FORME Life. He realized f...
#29: Paul Bowman, CEO of Wexer
May 05, 2020 09:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday I’m joined by Paul Bowman. Paul is the CEO of Wexer — a leader in digital fitness focused on connecting gyms with members anywhere. In today’s episode, we talked about personalizing digital fitness offerings, how COVID-19 is accelerating the shift to omnichannel fitness, and how AR and VR will impact the industry. Let’s get into it. More from Paul & Wexer >> Paul Bowman is a passionate fitness industry professional who serves as CEO of Wexer, the global leader in ...
#28: Sadie Lincoln, CEO of barre3
April 28, 2020 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBToday I’m joined by Sadie Lincoln. Sadie is the co-founder and CEO of barre3. In today’s episode, we talked about building an authentic community, why the fitness industry isn’t working, and Sadie’s thoughts on the future of barre3, including the role of technology, private equity, and strategic partnerships. Let’s get into it. More from Sadie >> Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and e...
#27: Abby Coleman, CEO of Territory Foods
April 21, 2020 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday I’m joined by Abby Coleman. Abby is the CEO of Territory Foods, a healthy meal delivery service offering personalized meals prepared by local chefs. In today’s episode, we talked about Abby’s experience at Amazon, how Territory Foods uses data to improve its platform, and how she plans to scale the company’s meal delivery platform. Let’s get into it. More from Abby >> Abby is the CEO of Territory Foods, a chef-prepared pre-made meal delivery service t...
#27: Abby Coleman, CEO of Territory Foods
April 21, 2020 09:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MBToday I’m joined by Abby Coleman. Abby is the CEO of Territory Foods, a healthy meal delivery service offering personalized meals prepared by local chefs. In today’s episode, we talked about Abby’s experience at Amazon, how Territory Foods uses data to improve its platform, and how she plans to scale the company’s meal delivery platform. Let’s get into it. More from Abby >> Abby is the CEO of Territory Foods, a chef-prepared pre-made meal delivery service t...
#26: Marco Crespo, Global Chief Commercial Officer of Gympass
April 14, 2020 09:30Today I’m joined by Marco Crespo. Marco is the Global Chief Commercial Officer at Gympass. In today’s episode, we talked about Gympass’s three-sided marketplace, why the company won’t pursue a direct-to-consumer model, and how they’re innovating in response to COVID-19. More from Marco >> Marco Crespo is the Global Chief Commercial Officer of Gympass, where he is responsible for overseeing strategic operations, partner relationships and sales in all markets. Prior...
#26: Marco Crespo, Global Chief Commercial Officer of Gympass
April 14, 2020 09:30 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBToday I’m joined by Marco Crespo. Marco is the Global Chief Commercial Officer at Gympass. In today’s episode, we talked about Gympass’s three-sided marketplace, why the company won’t pursue a direct-to-consumer model, and how they’re innovating in response to COVID-19. More from Marco >> Marco Crespo is the Global Chief Commercial Officer of Gympass, where he is responsible for overseeing strategic operations, partner relationships and sales in all markets. Prior...
#25: Dan Gluck, PowerPlant Ventures
April 07, 2020 09:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MBToday I’m joined by Dan Gluck. Dan is a Managing Partner at PowerPlant Ventures — a venture capital firm investing in better-for-you, plant-based food companies. In today’s episode, we talked about Dan’s experience founding Healthwarrior and selling to Pepsi, emerging categories within plant-based foods like dairy, functional ingredients, and personalized nutrition, and why we’re still in the early stages of plant-based foods remaking our food system. More from Dan >> ...
#25 Dan Gluck, PowerPlant Ventures
April 07, 2020 09:30 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBToday I’m joined by Dan Gluck. Dan is a Managing Partner at PowerPlant Ventures — a venture capital firm investing in better-for-you, plant-based food companies. In today’s episode, we talked about Dan’s experience founding Healthwarrior and selling to Pepsi, emerging categories within plant-based foods like dairy, functional ingredients, and personalized nutrition, and why we’re still in the early stages of plant-based foods remaking our food system. More from Dan >> ...
#24: Aly Orady, CEO of Tonal
March 31, 2020 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBToday I’m joined by Aly Orady. Aly is the founder and CEO of Tonal, the world’s most intelligent home gym. In today’s episode, we discussed Aly’s plan to build a platform around strength training, how COVID-19 is impacting the fitness industry, and how personalization could transform at-home fitness. More from Aly >> Aly Orady is the CEO and Founder of Tonal, the world's most intelligent fitness system and the first truly personalized approach to strength training....
#23: Alex Katz, CEO of Two Chairs
March 24, 2020 09:30 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBToday I’m joined by Alex Katz. Alex is the founder and CEO of Two Chairs, a mental health startup providing access to in-person psychotherapy. In today’s episode, we talk about destigmatizing mental health, the difference between wellness and healthcare, and why Two Chairs is focused on providing in-person therapy over purely digital services. Let’s get into it. More from Alex and Two Chairs >> Alex Katz is the founder and CEO of Two Chairs, which provides high...
#22: Jon Canarick, Managing Director, North Castle Partners
March 17, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBToday I’m joined by Jon Canarick. Jon is the Managing Director at North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on the healthy living sectors. In today’s episode, we discuss the evolving fitness landscape, why Jon doesn’t buy into the gympocalypse, and we explore North Castle's investments in Barry's, Echelon, Crunch Fitness, and more. Let’s get into it. More from Jon >> Jonathan (“Jon”) Canarick is a Managing Director with 18 years of consum...
#21: Matteo Franceschetti, CEO of Eight Sleep
March 10, 2020 12:13 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBToday I’m joined by Matteo Franceschetti. Matteo is the CEO of Eight Sleep, the sleep fitness company. In today’s episode, we talked about how Eight Sleep is using AI, data, and temperature regulation to improve sleep. How Matteo plans to expand beyond the mattress to reinvent the entire sleep environment. And why Eight Sleep is often compared to Tesla. Let’s get into it. More from Matteo & Eight Sleep >> Matteo Franceschetti has always been obsessed with p...
#20: Rishi Mandal, CEO of Future
March 03, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBToday I’m joined by Rishi Mandal. Rishi is the co-founder and CEO of Future — a digital personal training service that connects users with human coaches to create custom workout plans. In today’s episode, Rishi and I talked about the power of high-touch personal coaching, Future’s commitment to retention, and creating a constellation of experts in your life. More from Rishi >> Rishi is the co-founder and CEO of Future (www.future.fit), which is backed by Kleiner P...
#20: Rishi Mandal, CEO of Future
March 03, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBToday I’m joined by Rishi Mandal. Rishi is the co-founder and CEO of Future — a digital personal training service that connects users with human coaches to create custom workout plans. In today’s episode, Rishi and I talked about the power of high-touch personal coaching, Future’s commitment to retention, and creating a constellation of experts in your life. More from Rishi >> Rishi is the co-founder and CEO of Future (www.future.fit), which is backed by Kleiner P...
#19: Aarti Kapoor of Goldman Sachs on the evolution of fitness and wellness.
February 25, 2020 13:25 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBToday I’m joined by Aarti Kapoor. Aarti is an investment banker at Goldman Sachs covering Consumer & Retail clients, including high-growth health, wellness & lifestyle companies. In today’s episode, Aarti and I discussed the evolution of the wellness market, the filters she uses to access deals, and the impact of digital and connected fitness on the future of the industry. About Aarti >> Aarti Kapoor covers Consumer & Retail clients at Goldman Sachs in the Investm...
#18: Nate Bosshard, Co-Founder of Tonal & Investor
February 18, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBToday I’m joined by Nate Bosshard. Nate is a consumer-oriented brand builder. Most recently, he was on the founding team at Tonal where he served as the CMO. But he’s also held roles at Burton, North Face, Nest, and GoPro. In today’s episode, we talked about building an authentic network, taking a brand from zero to one, and how timing, adversity, luck and failure impact success. It’s a wide-ranging conversation with a ton of unique insights that I think you’ll find valu...
#17: Ally Davidson, co-founder & co-CEO of Camp Gladiator
February 11, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 34 MBToday I’m joined by Ally Davidson. Ally is the co-founder and co-CEO of Camp Gladiator. In today’s episode, I talked with Ally about scaling Camp Gladiator from one class to 4,000 locations, increasing access to fitness, and the role of community and technology have played in growing the business. I had a great time chatting with Ally and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Ally and Camp Gladiator >> Ally Davidson, the co-founder and ...