Afleveringen

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Gilad Jacobs is the son of, Dr. Laura F. Jacobs, MD, PhD, who is the founder of Normatec Industries, a company that specializes in compression and recovery technology. Jacobs, a physician bioengineer, started the company in 2004 with the goal of helping people improve their lives by increasing blood flow and circulation.

    She originally created Normatec to help breast cancer patients recover from lymphedema, a type of swelling, but the technology quickly became popular with athletes and is now used in many professional sports.

    Normatec has Sequential Pulse Technology that combines three massage techniques to speed up recovery, including pulsing, which uses dynamic compression to mimic the muscle pump of the arms and legs. This helps move fluid and metabolites out of the limbs after a workout.

    Gilad Jacobs has since taken over the company and is now the Chief Innovation Officer at Hyperice, which recently acquired Normatec. Gilad has customized his mother's work to benefit athletes, and Normatec compression boots are now used by professional teams, college and Olympic programs, and amateur athletes around the world.


  • If you haven't heard of Mid-Day Squares yet, you will as this family-run start up out of Montreal is sweeping across Canada and the USA.

    In 2018, Jake Karls co-founded Mid-Day Squares with his sister, Lezlie Karls, and her husband, Nick Saltarelli. The trio wanted to create a modern chocolate bar, replacing the unhealthy sugar snacks that litter the food aisles with a low-sugar, high-protein plant-based alternative.

    In this episode Jon and Jake discuss the recipe for success. Enjoy!

  • In 2008, while Jason was in Special Forces and Emily his wife was in the CIA, they started GORUCK out of her house in war-torn West Africa.

    The goal was pretty simple: build a rucksack with life or death quality standards that would thrive in Baghdad and NYC, not to mention Cîte d’Ivoire — and show people of all walks of life how to operate smartly and safely in some of the harshest environments in the world (using said rucksack).

    How to travel, how to train, how to get the most out of a life where adventure calls and tomorrow is never promised.

    They didn’t have a business plan and weren’t willing to compromise on basically anything, so this little project called GORUCK cost them almost everything they had.

    But sometimes you have to put all your chips on the table and say come what may. What Jason and Emily found (with no time to spare) was a like-minded community of people who proudly proclaim that "the easy life is not for us."

    When you’ve survived the things that Jason & Emily have, and your inspiration in life becomes normal people doing extraordinary things, what you realize is that you don’t owe less — you owe more.

    Please enjoy this wide-ranging and personal conversation with Jason and Jon!

  • Research has shown that the number one predictor of one’s health and happiness isn’t diet, exercise, or wealth: it’s the quality of one’s relationships. Ours is a modern day relationship wellness company, trusted by thousands of couples.

    Host Jon Bier talks all things relationships, therapy and wellness and other important matters with Ours CEO, Jessica Holton.

  • Matteo Franceschetti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, the sleep fitness company.

    Eight Sleep developed a proprietary technology which is redesigning sleep by developing cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to track bio signals during the night and optimizing body recovery and rest while asleep. The end goal of the Pod is to compress sleep and scan your body while asleep to monitor your health.

    Eight Sleep is currently used by pro athletes and top performers across multiple industries and was recognized as one of TIME’s “Best Inventions” in 2018 and 2019, was named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies” in 2018, and has raised over $150M in funding from leading investors, including Founders Fund, Softbank, Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Valor Equity Partners, General Catalyst, Naval Ravikant, and Patrick Collison.

    Prior to Eight, Matteo co-founded and led GIR (acquired in 2014) and Global Investment (acquired 2011). Both companies were in cleantech.

    Matteo holds multiple patents in tech and health, is a Member of the Forbes Technology Council, has been Co-Chair at FWD.us and Mentor at Techstars, Microsoft Bizpark and the NYU Summer Launchpad Program.

    He graduated magna cum laude with a Law degree from University of Ferrara, and was a member of the Italian Bar Association while working as a lawyer in the finance practice of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Allen & Overy, both part of the Magic Circle of British’s elite law firms.

  • Jake Muise, Maui Nui CEO & FOUNDER

    Jake was born and raised in Northern Canada. Adventurous and inquisitive, he followed his gut to Hawaiʻi for college as a D1 athlete. During his years at Mānoa, he was taken in by a Molokaʻi family which was where his relationship with Axis deer began—over holidays and summer breaks, alongside multi-generational subsistence hunters. Over the years, his fascination and respect for this animal grew and after founding a research-based non-profit, the Axis Deer Institute, he took on several projects managing Hawaiʻiʻs invasive ungulates.

    Maui Nui grew out of his passion to create a full-bodied solution that saw Hawaiʻiʻs deer as both a non-native species in need of active population management as well as an incredible food resource whose sustainability and viability needed to be ensured in the long term. For Jake, hunting and environmentalism in Hawaiʻi are inseparable parts of the same set of actions and concerns.

  • Ken Rideout is a guy who has risen above what most people who see as insurmountable obstacles to become one of the world’s pre-eminent athletes.

    Now 51, he leaves his (often younger) running competitors in the dust—and is only beginning to hit his stride.

    Ken's life hasn't been easy. In his early years he had a rough childhood, a battle with addiction, learning brutal truths as a prison guard right out of high school, and later losing friends on 9/11 are just a few of the many adversities he’s faced and overcome.

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  • Dan Freed who struggled with focus, had behavior issues and was failing all his classes in school figured out that his brain was differently from his sister. She did all of her homework and everything seemed to come easy. Flash forward to today and it's no wonder that she became a triple board certified physician.

    Freed grew up in Los Angeles, worked internationally for a decade, studied at INSEAD + Yale. He's now in New York building Thesis: the world’s only personalized brain supplements (nootropics) company.

    "Nootropics have had a huge impact on my life. They’ve helped me go from a sandwich artist at Subway to cooking in a three Michelin star restaurant, and from being a high school drop-out to obtaining degrees in world class universities. We believe that everyone should have access to nootropics so they can realize their full potential."

    Thesis has helped thousands of people who struggle with focus, attention, writer’s block, and countless other mental barriers that affect their brains’ performance. Thesis tested over a hundred ingredients on thousands of people and our products produce measurable results that demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our product. We’ve worked with a team of neuroscientists from MIT, Penn, and Yale to create the most effective blend of supplements customized for you.




  • When Jon Bier brought on Heather Morris as the president of Jack Taylor he knew two things: First, that she didn't have C-suite experience. But he felt instinctively that Heather had all of the qualities he was looking for in a trusted business partner to help grow the business.

    Jon's intuition was right and now he is in LA and Heather is in NYC. Together, along with a team of 50+ team members in Jack Taylor offices in LA, NYC, UK and AU, they are building the Jack Taylor brand with some of the most successful clients across many industries including a block of some of the best in the health & wellness space.


  • In this episode of One Day with Jon Bier, Jon sits with WHOOP founder Will Ahmed to discuss relationships, gratitude, and his road to innovation in the wellness space.

    Will highlights WHOOP's unique positioning in the wearable tech market, appealing to elite athletes and everyday health enthusiasts alike. He candidly shares challenges he’s faced in entrepreneurship, including near-failure and the importance of resilience and gratitude. He also gives his perspective on building material wealth and the true luxury of time.

    Will Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, which has developed next generation wearable technology for optimizing human performance and health. WHOOP has raised more than $400 million from top investors and is valued at $3.6 billion, making it the most valuable standalone wearables company in the world.

    Powerful Quotes

    The principles of your company define design decisions you make down the road. One of our principles is that technology should improve your life, not invade your life. ~Will

    Key Highlights

    Will’s inexperience in technology ironically proved advantageous during the early days of WHOOP, because it allowed him to defy traditional tech norms, which focused on step counters and screens. His innovation instead paved the way for a product that prioritized holistic wellness. His adoption of a subscription model was also a significant departure from industry standards, creating a dynamic and evolving relationship with consumers that fueled the growth and sustainability of WHOOP. Will shares how WHOOP's design philosophy aims to minimize intrusion by avoiding screens and reducing notifications, thereby allowing the technology to seamlessly integrate into users' lives without overwhelming them. This not only distinguishes WHOOP from competitors but also hammers home the need to foster a harmonious relationship between users and their wearable tech. Will reflects on gratitude and its role in counterbalancing the relentless pursuit of success. He incorporates gratitude practices into daily routine, which not only improves his well-being but also makes him a more effective leader.

    Connect with Will Ahmed

    Instagram: @willahmed

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    Instagram: @jonbier13 Twitter: @jonbier13
  • In this episode of One Day with Jon Bier, Jon sits with his wife Kimberly to share the influence of their relationship on their personal and professional development.

    Jon and Kimberly discuss how nurturing a conscious relationship contributes to their shared success, despite having certain opposing lifestyle choices. They also give their thoughts on sustainable living and their experience in co-owning and managing a farm in Hawaii.

    Kimberly Snyder is a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual and meditation teacher, international speaker, nutritionist, and wellness expert. She has authored 6 books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra. She is also the founder of Solluna¼, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, meditations, and courses, Practical Enlightenment Meditation,ℱ and the host of the top-rated Feel Good Podcast on the Podcast One Network.

    Powerful Quotes

    "Having a conscious relationship means being as honest and upfront as possible with each other." ~Jon Bier

    "There are different pathways to spiritual growth. In the household, your partnership allows you to open in consciousness, which means awareness." ~ Kimberly Snyder

    Key Highlights

    Conscious relationships serve as a catalyst for personal growth and business success. Jon and Kim’s marriage, built on shared values and honest communication, helped them to grow exponentially, both personally and professionally. They explore the idea that a partnership is a mirror that reveals inner patterns and traumas, offering a unique opportunity for healing and development. A strong partnership can create a deeper vision for life. Jon explains how his professional background in PR complements Kimberly's entrepreneurial ventures. By being honest about their strengths and weaknesses, and being willing to work through challenges together, they demonstrate that a conscious relationship can lay a robust foundation for business partnerships between couples. Jon and Kimberly talk about being “open-hearted”. They acknowledge that disagreements are part of any relationship's growth, but also that harmony and joy is found through commitment and the willingness to confront challenges. In other words, imperfections are part of the journey, and it's through mutual effort to overcome them that partners can truly deepen their connection.

    Connect with Kimberly Snyder

    Instagram: @_kimberlysnyder

    Connect with Jon Bier

    Instagram: @jonbier13 Twitter: @jonbier13
  • In this episode of One Day with Jon Bier, Jon sits with Ryan Duey, the trailblazing co-founder and co-CEO of Plunge, a pioneering company in the realm of ice bathing and cold plunging.

    Listen in as Ryan breaks down the unprecedented success of Plunge, which made $80 million in revenue in just three years, in an industry that barely existed a few years ago. He talks about the importance of social media, strategic targeting of influencers, and the research that goes into the creation of a high-quality, affordable product.

    Ryan Duey was born and raised in Northern California. Ryan had what he calls his “greatest gift”: a head-on motorcycle accident in Thailand. This near death experience catapulted Ryan into a journey of self-inquiry, leading him to the jungles of the Amazon, the inside of a float tank, and a commitment to entrepreneurship in the Health and Wellness industry. Today, Ryan and his business confidante Mike Garrett joined forces to create Plunge. Their mission is to make cold plunging as common as coffee.

    Powerful Quotes by Ryan

    "Our big value prop with Plunge is getting the best ROI on your time."

    "What makes a company stand out is how interesting they are."

    Key Highlights

    · From maintaining a highly competitive price point to killing it in the SEO department to a locally-manufactured product, Plunge has been able to beat out all of its other competitors, including those who have been in business much longer.

    · The advantage of cold plunges over infrared saunas comes down to time. It takes significantly longer to reap the benefits from sitting in a sauna compared to what you can get from a cold plunge in just a few minutes.

    · Ryan was never motivated by money, but now that he has found success, he loves the newfound freedom that money gives him. He opts for a minimalist lifestyle that allows him to do whatever he wants without having to worry about paying the bills. Money, to him, should never be the focus, but at the same time, don’t take for granted the opportunities you unlock for yourself when you build wealth.

    Connect with Ryan Duey

    Instagram: @ryanaduey

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    Instagram: @jonbier13

    Twitter: @jonbier13

  • In this episode of One Day with Jon Bier, Jon sits with Bjoern Woltermann, the developer of Katalyst, a groundbreaking electro-muscle stimulation technology that adapts to your individual body, goals, and fitness level, revealing your hidden strengths.

    Listen in as Bjoern shares how his personal experience with back pain became the spark that led to the creation of Katalyst. He delves into the complexities of nutrition, challenging the Standard American Diet and emphasizing the importance of nutrient-rich foods. He breaks down the ins-and-outs of EMS technology and how it can revolutionize your fitness journey.

    Katalyst is an elite, full-body workout in just 20 minutes, without any external weights or joint impact. Leveraging Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology, Katalyst creates an extraordinary new way to workout. Its patent-pending training system and full-body suit deliver specially-tuned, low frequency impulses to each of your major muscle groups. These impulses imitate the brain signals that cause your muscles to contract and, when combined with simple bodyweight movements, multiply the results of any exercise.

    Powerful Quotes by Bjoern

    "With Katalyst, we didn’t invent new music. We just invented a better player."

    "Body composition changes don’t happen during the workout. Body composition changes are the result of the workout."

    Key Highlights

    · Bjoern shares his personal journey from chronic back pain to pain-free living, thanks to the technology that underpins his innovative product. He discusses the power of EMS and how it targets often overlooked muscle groups, providing an intense and unique workout experience whether your goal is longevity, increased endurance, or muscle growth.

    · Tackling ‌nutrition, Bjoern addresses misinformation surrounding food choices, particularly in light of the influence of the Standard American Diet and big-name sponsors like Coca-Cola. He offers a comparative analysis of how our bodies, similar to other animals, are designed to consume nutrient-rich food, and why human beings are not herbivores.

    · Bjoern talks lower back pain and exercise. He breaks down the Tr3 protocol and discusses how it can be complemented by certain movements. He highlights the significance of proper breathing, stretching, and how to accurately assess and monitor caloric expenditure.

    Connect with Bjoern Woltermann

    Instagram: @bwoltermann

    Connect with Jon Bier

    Instagram: @jonbier13

    Twitter: @jonbier13

  • Get ready to discover your potential and harness the power of your mind through a captivating conversation on neurofeedback and mediation with Paola Telfer, the creator of Sens.Ai. As we traverse the pulsating energy of LA, immerse yourself in the world of wellness trends and heart-brain coherence that the city is renowned for. We'll peel back the layers of the heart-brain relationship, offering insights into the vital role the heart plays in communication with the brain.

    Join us as we dive into the intricacies of relationships, exploring how marriage can serve as a reflection of our personal barriers and triggers, and the crucial role intention plays in building a strong bond. We shed light on tech-assisted neurofeedback's benefits in overcoming relationship hurdles and building meaningful connections.

    Paola Telfer shares her journey from electrical engineering to the creation of an innovative product combining biofeedback modalities. We highlight the significance of investing in training, the expense of conventional biofeedback methods, and the promising potential Sens.Ai holds for athletes and others seeking that competitive edge. Additionally, we venture into an engaging discussion on brainwave patterns, the impact of stimulants and psychedelics, the essence of lucidity, and the possibilities group brainwave synchrony holds to address global issues. Tune in for a thought-provoking, enlightening episode.

    Quote from the episode: "The world is busy and everything is trying to get our attention. It's our phones, it's the way we stack our calendars, and it's making us very distractible. We can't sit and meditate. First, let's get the nervous system balanced, and then let's train your ability to control your attention. It's very trainable, it's 15 minutes a day, and people can start being able to control their attention and that's huge." - Paola Telfer

    Learn more about Sens.Ai:

    Website: sens.ai Instagram: @sens.ai.inc

    Connect with Paola Telfer:

    Instagram: @paolatelfer

    Connect with Jon Bier

    Instagram: @jonbier13 Twitter: @jonbier13
  • In this episode of One Day with Jon Bier, Jon sits with Ryan Bartlett to discuss how he found enormous success in the menswear industry after investing just $3000 to start his business.

    Jon and Ryan also explore the potential of AI in reshaping the business world, including the implications of AI lawyers. True to the spirit of innovation, Ryan dissects the potential disruption of on-demand apparel and the importance of the human touch in certain tasks. He explains how failing to foster community can lead to a company's downfall, speaking on the value of customer service, philanthropy in business, and the significance of location in creating opportunities for collaboration.

    Ryan Bartlett, founder of True Classic, went from a failed musician and poker player who slept in friends’ garages to founding a $260 million menswear company. Ryan, along with True Classic co-founders Nick Ventura and Matt Winnick, took a huge risk with a large upfront credit line to order the initial product. They sold $26,000 worth of clothing within the first month. From there, they scaled the company to the nine-figure brand that it is today.

    Powerful Quotes by Ryan

    Companies are taking a nosedive because they have lost touch with their audiences, what their audiences stand for, and what they want out of their product.

    We over-index on customer service. The customer is always right, even when they’re wrong.

    Key Highlights

    · Ryan shares how an initial investment of $3,000, a strategic partnership with a manufacturer, effective use of Facebook ads, and a strong creative strategy led to the business's rapid growth. It is important for startups to consider their market and identify areas where they can offer a better product or service.

    · Create immense value for the human beings that are your customers, and they will remain loyal to you forever.

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  • In this episode of One Day with Jon Bier, Jon sits with Dr. Craig Koniver to discuss the ever-evolving landscape surrounding COVID-19, vaccines, and viruses.

    Dr. Koniver discusses the potential benefits of IV therapy, shedding light on the benefits of having a drip of curcumin, lactoferrin, and olive leaf extract. He also challenges the all-too-common practice of prescribing medication without exploring every viable option first. Dr. Koniver explores the fascinating world of peptides, ozone therapy, and VSELs in sports medicine, and the promising potential of wearables and telemedicine platforms for individualized health recommendations.

    Craig Koniver, MD, is a health and human performance expert in nutrient and science-driven protocols for performance and longevity. He has overseen more NAD+ and peptide therapies than any other physician in the world, and counts Fortune 100 CEOs, professional athletes, A-list Hollywood actors, and Special Forces servicemen among his many clients.

    Powerful Quotes by Dr. Koniver

    "I'm a clinician, not an academic, so I'm only interested in results. I don't want to have to wait 20 years for the academics to tell me it's okay to do something."

    "I was never for the mandates. I want everyone to be sovereign over their own choices."

    "The healthcare system works really well for acute injuries and some hardcore diseases, but it's not going to help you be your best self, perform your best, nor live your best life."

    Key Highlights

    As we have already seen with COVID-19 and its numerous variants, we have to take note that viruses, like the flu, change and morph every year, and so should the way we defend ourselves against these viruses. Lactoferrin can be used to naturally balance iron levels, while olive leaf extract has anti-inflammatory properties. Ozone therapy has potential for performance enhancement in professional sports. The benefits of small embryonic lineage cells can help reduce inflammation and rejuvenate organs. Peptides can likewise have potential benefits for athletes, but also potential side effects like fatigue, muscle loss, and thinning hair. We tend to overvalue how much we need to eat and undervalue how much we need to move.

    Connect with Dr. Craig Koniver

    Instagram: @koniverwellness

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    Instagram: @jonbier13

    Twitter: @jonbier13