Fitt Insider

Joe Vennare
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Fitt Insider is the show where we talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.

  1. 13 HR AGO

    Anthropic Moves Into Pharma, Camping Goes Wellness, UPFs Impact Muscle Health

    April 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Radiology study of 615 adults finds higher ultra-processed food consumption linked to more intramuscular fat regardless of calories or activity level Kampgrounds of America reports 77% of campers say nature supports wellbeing, with half booking trips specifically to improve mental health Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to apply AI across drug discovery and manufacturing, as Amazon launches Bio Discovery system designing drug candidates More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Lululemon Faces Scrutiny, Peptides Go Clinical, Connection Economy Rises

    April 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Protocole launches with $6M funding to build clinical-grade peptide platform connecting users to licensed clinicians and regulated pharmacies amid FDA scrutiny Posh raises $37M to scale real-world experiences as connection economy shifts from screens to in-person events, backed by Ari Emanuel and Mark Cuban Texas AG investigates Lululemon over potential health risks tied to "forever chemicals" as 70%+ of US adults worry about chemical exposure in clothing More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Gymshark Opens a Gym, Ultralight Raises $9M, MyFitnessPal Explores Sale

    April 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Ultralight raises $9.3M to build AI-native operating system for functional and longevity practices, replacing fragmented tools with single clinical infrastructure MyFitnessPal explores sale at $1B+ valuation with Francisco Partners working with JPMorgan after acquiring platform for $375M in 2020 Gymshark opens first gym, Lifting Club in Miami's Wynwood district this summer, bringing training, content, and community into physical space More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    334. Anushka Salinas, CEO of Nanit

    Today, I'm joined by Anushka Salinas, CEO of Nanit.   A parenting tech company with 1.3M users, Nanit evolved from a smart baby monitor to a full ecosystem for insights on kids' sleep, health, safety, and developmental milestones.   In this episode, we discuss bringing data to early childhood's unmeasured years.   We also cover: Parental anxiety Home health sensing Nanit user feedback and outcomes   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Nanit's Website: www.nanit.com  Careers at Nanit: https://www.nanit.com/pages/careers  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_nanit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getnanit    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/  Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Smart baby monitors (02:34) The health tracking boom (04:14) Beyond sleep (06:28) Early childhood intelligence (07:35) 97% trust and recommendation rate (08:10) Feeding and diaper logging (09:13) Turning data into actionable insights (10:27) Sleep score simplification (11:25) Parent anxiety and confidence (13:10) Default parent dynamic (14:35) Improving communication (16:23) Science-backed vs. opinion-driven insights (17:24) 50+ published research studies (18:27) Healthcare blurring lines with LLMs (19:38) Cough detection sharing (21:19) Home health sensing (24:21) AI accelerating roadmap (25:18) Measuring milestone development (26:08) AI in user experience and efficiency (27:21) Where to learn more (27:40) Conclusion

    29 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Unilever Buys Grüns, Function Acquires GetLabs, Gym Memberships Climb

    April 10, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Function acquires Getlabs to bring blood draws in-home, expanding beyond Quest partnership after acquiring Ezra to build integrated diagnostics stack US gym membership hits record 81M in 2025 with 26.1% of Americans belonging to facilities, as no-show rates drop from 10% to 4.6% Unilever acquires Grüns for $1.2B after brand scales to $300M revenue in four years shipping 10M daily greens gummies daily across 7K retail locations Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  6. 9 APR

    Digital Health Funding Climbs, Chomps Nears $1B, and Saunas Become Social Hubs

    April 9, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Rock Health reports Q1 digital health funding hits $4B across 110 deals with average deal size nearing $37M, as 60% of capital flows to dozen scaled platforms Chomps approaches $900M revenue selling 2M sticks daily with 10% market share, driven by female consumers and GLP-1 adoption fueling protein demand Study of 2,000 participants finds regular sauna use improves physical and mental health, with gains tied to social connection driving communal format expansion Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  7. 8 APR

    Xponential explores a sale, MEDVi faces scrutiny, Vices rebrand

    April 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Xponential Fitness explores sale following three board resignations and $45.6M Q4 net loss, with shares trading below $7 down from $33 peak in 2023 NielsenIQ/Spate reports ready-to-drink NA beverages surpass $1B annually while THC beverages hit $215M as controlled indulgence goes mainstream NYT profiles telehealth company MEDVi as "billion-dollar AI company" amid scrutiny over AI-generated testimonials, fake doctors, and unapproved GLP-1 marketing Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    4 min

  8. 7 APR

    Nike Exits Boutique Fitness, Whoop Sues Bevel, Enhanced Games Enter Telehealth

    April 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Enhanced Games launches performance medicine platform offering peptides, testosterone, and hormone therapies to consumers ahead of May event Whoop files trade dress infringement lawsuit against AI health startup Bevel over UI design shortly after raising $575M at $10.1B valuation Nike closes all Nike Studios locations including West Hollywood and Austin sites, exiting boutique fitness as some reopen under FitLab brands Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    4 min
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Fitt 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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  • Creator
    Joe Vennare
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    394
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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