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. 1d ago

    Anthropic Enters Drug Discovery, Oura Tracks Psychedelics, Life Time Bets on GLP-1s

    July 1, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi calls GLP-1 threat "a wrong bet," positioning MIORA clinics as companion to treatment as research shows pairing exercise could prevent 50,000 cardiovascular events Oura joins research initiative providing biometric data to study veterans undergoing psychedelic therapies, adding continuous physiological context to mental healthcare Anthropic launches Claude Science and internal drug discovery program focused on neglected diseases, using AI directly rather than just selling tools to life sciences companies 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. 2d ago

    Apothékary Raises $16M, Wellness Diversifies, Peptides Go Mainstream

    June 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Apothékary raises $16M to expand retail distribution and product innovation, targeting $40M revenue as TikTok Shop and omnichannel growth signal a shifting playbook for wellness brands Wellness culture expands beyond optimization as listening bars, tea houses, and phone-free gatherings create space for community over performance metrics FDA announces advisory committee to determine whether peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be compounded, with some advisers' industry ties raising conflict-of-interest questions 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

  3. 3d ago

    345. Evan Quinn, Co-founder & CEO of hiyo

    Today, I'm joined by Evan Quinn, co-founder and CEO of hiyo. A nonalcoholic social tonic with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals, hiyo has expanded from DTC to 11K+ retail locations nationwide. In this episode, we discuss building a new category around social wellness. We also cover: Music and culture partnerships The household penetration opportunity Creating a proprietary "float" feeling from functional ingredients Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  hiyo's Website: www.drinkhiyo.com hiyo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhiyo/  - 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 (04:00) Company and founder story (05:25) College inspiration and founding (06:50) Social Tonic category definition (08:35) Avoiding mocktail positioning (10:45) Straddling three industries (12:20) The "float" concept (15:05) Early traction and social proof (16:30) DTC-to-wholesale transition (17:45) Retail expansion strategy (21:00) Music and culture partnerships (23:00) Ingredient philosophy (25:01) Staying disciplined on innovation (28:30) Regulatory compliance and quality (29:16) Category constriction and white space (31:30) Household penetration opportunity (34:00) Red Bull comparison and hiyo lifestyle (35:45) Meaning and ritual in wellness (36:30) Where to find (38:00) Conclusion

    37 min

  4. 6d ago

    Healthcare Costs Surge, Gym Growth Slows, Marathons Hit Capacity

    June 26, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: America spent $5.7T on healthcare last year up 7.3%, now 18.4% of the economy with prescription drug spending jumping 11%, projected to reach $9T by 2034 ABC Fitness finds new gym memberships declined 9% with cancellations up 8%, while studio visits climbed 27% as retention and community become key differentiators London Marathon expands to two days and 100,000 participants in 2027 as demand outgrows supply, with races introducing lotteries amid bigger fields and prize purses 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

  5. Jun 25

    Whoop's FDA Win, Xella's Launch, Workplace Wellness Gets Real

    June 24, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Whoop wins FDA reprieve as agency drops warning letter over Blood Pressure Insights feature, giving wearable companies a clearer path to advanced health metrics without full device oversight Xella Health launches multi-omic platform combining genomics, hormones, and lifestyle data to assess 130+ conditions affecting women, building 15,000 waitlist after $3.7M pre-seed EGYM Wellpass survey finds 76% of employees exercise weekly yet 66% say jobs drive sedentary behavior, with workplace wellness influencing retention for six in ten workers 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. Jun 24

    Google's Health Sensor, Midi's Skincare Push, Mental Healthcare's DIY Era

    June 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Google researchers publish findings showing smartphones can estimate heart rate by detecting facial blood flow changes through front-facing cameras Survey of 18,000 Americans finds people with depression increasingly combine cannabis, supplements, GLP-1s, and online communities alongside traditional care, especially younger adults Midi Health expands into skincare with prescription-grade topicals addressing hormone-related skin changes, embedding care into daily routines as women's health expands beyond symptoms 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

    2 min

  7. Jun 23

    Neko Health's New Scan, Temple's Brain Biomarker, Amazfit's Hybrid Bet

    June 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Temple unveils Entropy, a new biomarker measuring real-time metabolic and stress load using blood flow patterns at the temple to track the physiological cost of exercise and recovery Amazfit launches Helio Strap Pro adding motion tracking and muscular load data for HYROX competitors, building a purpose-built system for hybrid training  Neko Health adds body composition tracking and wearable integrations, combining a year of sleep and activity data with in-clinic scans measuring visceral fat and metabolic health 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

    2 min

  8. Jun 22

    344. Danielle DuBoise, Co-Founder of Sakara Life

    Today, I'm joined by Danielle DuBoise, co-founder of Sakara Life. With 15 years in business, Sakara has evolved from plant-based meal delivery service to full-blown functional food and supplement brand with a focus on gut and metabolic health. In this episode, we discuss turning operational complexity into a competitive advantage. We also cover: Fresh food logistics Raising capital selectively Navigating trends vs. nutrition science Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Sakara's Website: www.sakara.com Sakara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakaralife/ Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DanielleDuboise/  - 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 (01:15) Company evolution (02:45) Meal delivery complexity (05:45) Operational moat (07:45) Nutrition messaging (09:25) Education and product delivery (10:25) Resisting trends (12:45) Brand philosophy (15:15) "Eat clean, play dirty" (16:45) Maintaining premium brand (18:30) Inflection points (19:15) Nationwide shipping unlock (21:15) Fiber era opportunity (23:00) Growth strategy shift (24:30) Analog and micro-influencers (25:40) Leadership transition (28:15) Raising capital selectively (29:40) Where to find (30:41) Conclusion

    32 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
    448
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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