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  • This Sommelier Is Disrupting Wine One Can at a Time
    2024/11/21

    Kristin Olszewski, founder of Nomadica, is bringing premium wine to aluminum cans — and major retailers are taking notes. How do you take an industry rooted in tradition and turn it on its head? Kristin Olszewski, sommelier-turned-entrepreneur, is revolutionizing the $385 billion wine industry—one aluminum can at a time.

    As the founder of Nomadica, Kristin brings organic, zero-sugar, premium wine to the masses in eco-conscious packaging. In this episode, she shares how her expertise as a Michelin-starred sommelier and background in sustainable agriculture inspired her to create a brand that’s now sold in 25 states, including at Whole Foods and Total Wine, with Target on the horizon.

    Kristin opens up about being laughed out of rooms early on, her secret to spotting trends like orange wine, and how she built her business her way—slow, steady, and unapologetically disruptive.


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    1 時間 19 分
  • ‘One Size Does Not Fit All:’ The Supplement Myth That This CEO Wants to Shatter
    2024/10/31

    Vadim Fedotov, CEO of Bioniq, aims to personalize the supplement market by creating custom pharmaceutical-grade products. Having played basketball on the German National Team, Vadim experienced firsthand the shortcomings of conventional sports supplements. After tearing his ACL, he was prescribed various off-the-shelf vitamins and nutrients, but none provided the relief he needed. This experience made him realize that supplementation must go beyond one-size-fits-all formulas to address individual needs in real time.

    Now the co-founder and CEO of Bioniq, Vadim offers supplements tailor-made to deliver precisely what your body requires. In this episode, he discusses Bioniq’s innovative AI-powered algorithm, which is built around a proprietary database of over 6 million biochemical data points. Since its launch, Bioniq and its products, Bioniq GO and Bioniq PRO, have attracted over 100,000 users, with 92% reporting significant improvements after just one supplement cycle. Vadim also shares insights on the challenges Bioniq has faced in a highly regulated market and the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way.

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    53 分
  • This Entrepreneur Went From Driving An Uber to Running a Million-Dollar Air Purifier Business
    2024/10/17

    Mike Feldstein, Founder and CEO of Jaspr, joins the show to discuss how he transformed bulky commercial-grade air purifiers into stylish, accessible solutions for home use. With a background in disaster restoration, Mike developed a deep understanding of air quality issues and recognized the need for products that effectively capture 99.9% of ultra-fine particles, including wildfire smoke and mold. He initially designed Jaspr for family and friends, but the demand surged during the COVID pandemic, prompting him to take it to market. By focusing on innovation and quality, Jaspr now bridges the gap between commercial and consumer air purification.

    In this episode, Mike emphasizes the importance of running a lean operation with small, skilled teams, which allows Jaspr to compete with larger organizations. He also discusses his early B2B clients in the dental industry, where air quality is critical, and how he learned the value of customer service during his time as an Uber driver. Mike’s journey illustrates how diverse experiences and a commitment to solving real problems can lead to a successful business in air purification.

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    1 時間 22 分
  • How This Company Is Innovating Red-Light Therapy
    2024/10/03

    Forrest Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Kineon, joins the show to discuss how he transformed bulky clinical machines into convenient, wearable devices for red-light therapy. With a background in Chinese language and 18 years of startup experience in China, Forrest recognized a market opportunity for portable, FDA Registered near-infrared therapy devices after witnessing the therapeutic benefits firsthand during his sports career. Kineon’s MOVE+ Pro device is making clinical-grade treatment accessible for home use and recently raised $1.5 million through crowdfunding.

    In this episode, Forrest shares how his early immersion in Chinese culture and manufacturing practices shaped his innovative approach to medical technology. He discusses the importance of starting a company with a clear mission—improving quality of life for as many people as possible—and how identifying market gaps led to the creation of a more affordable alternative to traditional light therapy devices. Forrest also emphasizes the value of building a diverse team, prioritizing work-life balance, and engaging directly with customers to refine Kineon’s offerings. His journey illustrates how passion and practicality can come together to revolutionize healthcare accessibility.


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    57 分
  • This 30-year-old Left Harvard and Garnered $25M in Funding to Launch a Nutrition Business Inspired by His Mom
    2024/09/19

    Sam Faycurry, Co-Founder and CEO of Fay, joins the show to discuss how a family favor led to the creation of a personalized nutrition counseling service. Initially helping his mother and sister, both registered dietitians, with their dietetics practice, Sam discovered an untapped business opportunity and co-founded Fay—a digital platform that connects people with registered dietitians for personalized nutrition counseling. Fay has now raised $25 million in funding and is revolutionizing the accessibility of nutrition advice.

    In this episode, Sam shares how hands-on experience, such as handling menial paperwork, gave him crucial insights into the nutrition industry. He discusses the importance of "getting down and dirty," the value of swallowing pride to tackle unglamorous tasks, and how solving real problems—not just intellectual exercises—shaped his business approach. Sam also talks about the difficult decision to leave his dream of attending Harvard Business School to fully focus on Fay, and how staying hungry and adaptable has been key to the company’s growth and success.

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    49 分
  • ‘I Used to Sleep Under My Desk:’ How a Burnt Out Executive Changed His Ways and Now Runs a Sleep Wearables Company.
    2024/09/05

    Tim Rosa, CEO of Somnee, sits down to discuss his journey from gaming and fitness tech to pioneering sleep neurotechnology. Tim shares how his mission to help people led him from successful stints at major gaming companies and Fitbit to his current role leading Somnee, which is developing personalized neurostimulation devices to improve sleep. Tim details Somnee's innovative approach using EEG and alternating current stimulation to map brain activity and induce sleep more effectively than pills or other methods. He discusses the potential for this technology to help with insomnia, PTSD, and other conditions, while also improving athletic performance. Tim also shares some great advice on being obsessed with your customer and details five key lessons for startup leaders.

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    1 時間 8 分
  • A New Wave of Wellness Tech: How Ray Kelly’s Sound Pod is Redefining Health and Design
    2024/08/19

    Ray Kelly, founder of TERSA, joins the pod to share his journey from celebrity injury rehab expert to wellness tech innovator. Ray is building an innovative ecosystem of technology products that he says, “address the intersection of emotional, physical, and mental health.” His crown jewel is Sava, a sound therapy pod designed to induce altered states of consciousness. Ray discusses the potential medical applications of Sava, including research on PTSD, Parkinson's, and athletic performance. He also offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs, particularly those in hardware development, against relying too heavily on external design houses and the challenges of fundraising.


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    1 時間 12 分
  • HYROX: The Next Fitness Revolution | CEO, Christian Toetzke
    2024/07/29

    In this episode host Jon Bier talks to Hyrox CEO, Christian Toetzke about one of the fastest growing fitness movements since Crossfit.

    HYROX is a global fitness race that combines running, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and functional strength training. The race is designed to challenge a participant's strength, power, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.

    HYROX combines both running & functional workout stations, where participants run 1km, followed by 1 functional workout station, repeated eight times.

    Each race is hosted indoors in expansive exhibition halls, creating an immersive and electrifying race, where your spectators can support you from the very beginning to the very end.

    This race format remains consistent across the globe, enabling global leaderboards & a cumulative World Championships at the end of each race season.

    Accommodating both professional athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts looking to take their training to the next level, HYROX is the sport for everybody.

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    53 分