Todd Anderson had no entrepreneurial experience, but bootstrapped a business revolving around sleep. As a former NFL player and lifelong high performer, he was obsessed with optimization. He tried every hack, supplement, and tool he could find. After learning he had mild sleep apnea, he took a close look at sleep, and found a glaring gap in the wellness business. Dream Performance & Recovery was born from Todd Anderson's research and product-based solutions. After getting "in bed" with st...

Anthony Vennare is the co-founder of Fitt Insider, a rapidly growing platform that combines B2B media, recruiting, investment, consulting, and community building. His startup success story is one of challenges and his passion for health comes from a very authentic place. A former Marine and gym owner, Vennare found himself on the brink of death twice and found inspiration from his lowest point of strength. This wide-ranging discussion with Jon Bier may change how you view the enti...

Andrew Herr has revolutionized air travel with his groundbreaking product, Flykitt. An expert in human performance, Herr breaks down what's really going on in your body when you suffer from jet lag. His company leverages research with Navy SEALs and fighter pilots, providing health and recovery solutions for professional sports teams, top executives, and even leisure travelers. Learn more about Flykitt here!

Joel Kocher is the founder and CEO of Humann, a pioneer in the field of beet-based supplements for circulation and blood flow. After retiring from two decades of corporate leadership, including presiding over Dell's meteoric rise, he turned his attention to innovating the life sciences field. His studies and work with nutrition and heart health are changing lives for the better. Learn more about Humann here

Chris Mirabile hit rock bottom in his twenties - burnout, depression, a failed startup, and losing everything in Hurricane Sandy. But instead of checking out, he checked into his health. In this episode, Chris talks with Jon how that turning point led to NOVOS, a science-backed supplement designed to slow biological aging by targeting its 12 root causes. He breaks down the daily habits that dropped his biological age by over a decade, the sleep hacks that change everything, and why real longe...

Bryan Myers, CEO of [solidcore], joins Jon to talk about growing a cult fitness brand without losing its core. From earning a hoodie to building a national community, Bryan shares how [solidcore] scaled to 140+ studios by knowing exactly who it’s for, and who it’s not. He opens up about client psychology, culture carriers, and why the real competition isn’t another gym…it’s the couch.

Jeff Byers, former NFL lineman and co-founder of Momentous, opens up about burnout, leadership, and rediscovering his purpose. After visiting Maui Nui Venison and witnessing their wild overnight harvests, he was inspired to create a new Fuel flavor that gives back - donating $10 from every pack to feed families across Maui. He talks with Jon about what it means to lead with integrity, scrap bestsellers when the science doesn’t hold up, and redefine high performance with heart. ...

Jo Weinand, founder of Nutcase, joins Jon to share her unlikely startup story. During Canada’s COVID lockdown, boredom led her to Google how to make a delicious plant based chocolate milk. She blended cashews, cocoa, dates, and water, and accidentally launched a business. What followed: poker games, celebrity investors like Ninja and Steve Aoki, a reality show on X, and an upcoming live-streamed equity crowdfunding finale in June, with a waitlist already open for early access.

Mac Davis never planned on revolutionizing human health through gene therapy. A serial biotechnology entrepreneur, he founded Minicircle after developing a groundbreaking transient genetic enhancement platform. In this episode, Davis shares his journey from scientific researcher to innovative startup founder, discussing the potential of hormones like statin to optimize muscle health, reduce inflammation, and potentially slow aging. He explores the challenges of building a gene therapy company...

NextSense CEO, Jonathan Berent, never planned on reinventing how we sleep. He was a successful Google X engineer until a fascination with brain-sensing technology pushed him to leave everything behind and found his company. Now, he develops EEG earbuds aimed at upgrading our nightly rest and well-beingbeing. In this episode, he talks about his leap from corporate engineer to entrepreneur, why going “all in” was non-negotiable, and how we can all shed self-imposed labels to unlock bigger possi...

Amy Zalneraitis never planned on entering the pet food business. She was a fashion creative director until her sister Alissa, who ran a thriving raw dog food company, passed away. Stepping in to continue production, Amy grew We Feed Raw into a leading disruptor in the $45 billion U.S. pet food market, where fresh and raw foods are the fastest-growing segment. In this episode, she shares her journey from reluctant entrepreneur to passionate advocate for better pet nutrition, discussing the cur...

Brent Polacheck, owner of Polacheck’s Jewelers, is proving that the art of generational relationship-building still drives retail success in an era of instant gratification. How do you keep customers coming back for decades and sustain a 101-year-old family business when most people shop with a single click? In this episode, Jon talks with Brent about turning his Calabasas showroom into a social destination, choosing customers who value long-term relationships, and staying ahead of market cha...

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 Mich...

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 indivi...

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 pand...

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 acces...

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 a...

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 pil...

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. H...

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 wo...