🎙️ Guest Introduction: Shoe Shoemaker is the co-founder and COO of HYBRD, a fitness app that merges strength and cardio data. 💡 About HYBRD: it combines cardio (via wearables) and strength training (via templates or photos/screenshots) data in one place. It's designed for athletes who train in multiple disciplines like triathlon. Spider chart shows fitness attributes (aerobic endurance, VO₂ max, upper/lower body strength, etc.). 🏋️ Why HYBRD: Shoe and her co-founders were tracking workouts manually in spreadsheets, despite being in 2024. Shoe is the only woman on the founding team — “Beat the Boys” is her playful motto. 🏃 From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Shoe has a lifelong background in sports: swimming, soccer, lacrosse, triathlon. 🧠 Lessons from Sports Applied to Entrepreneurship Discipline: No one pushes you; you must do the work. Teamwork & Communication: Like in team sports, you must work well with others to succeed. Endurance: Startup life is a marathon, not a sprint. Sportsmanship: Reputation matters in the long game of entrepreneurship. Supportive Competition: Friendly rivalries keep you motivated and improving. 🌍 Balance & Rejuvenation: Recharging is vital — not everything is about “grind culture.” Taking breaks (like upcoming Europe trip) helps spark creativity and improve performance. She loves being outdoors, traveling, and practicing mindful rest.