Fitt Insider

Joe Vennare
  • 4.8 (94)
  • Entrepreneurship
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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. 20h ago

    Functional Shots Surge, Graza Explores Sale, Surgery Gets Scrutinized

    September 29, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Functional shots emerge as the next supplement ritual, with the category projected to grow from $6.6B to $19B by 2033 as investors back brands like Sol-ti and Suja The Economist questions the evidence behind common surgeries, finding roughly two-thirds of patient improvement in trials came from natural healing or placebo effects Olive oil brand Graza explores a sale valued between $450M and $600M as larger food companies acquire brands reinventing familiar categories 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. 1d ago

    358. Kate Ryder, Founder & CEO of Maven Clinic

    Today, I'm joined by Kate Ryder, founder & CEO of Maven Clinic.   The largest virtual provider for women's and family health, Maven Clinic covers 28M members and 2.5K+ employers across fertility, maternity, pediatrics, and menopause benefits.   In this episode, we discuss building at the intersection of clinical quality and technology.   We also cover:   Using AI to triage care Maven's direct-to-consumer expansion How consumer demand is driving the women's health category   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Maven's Website: www.mavenclinic.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavenclinic/  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 (01:21) Kate background and Maven overview (04:04) Broadening from pregnancy to full care (05:46) Following members, not predicting needs (09:18) Data as product and personalization (10:41) Quantifying health outcomes (11:14) Maven Assistant philosophy (12:00) AI's role in healthcare (15:49) Patient trust and behavior change (17:28) Building with AI at organizational level (19:38) Why DTC expansion now (22:36) Women's health as just health (26:21) Employer contracts and risk models (27:47) Long-term roadmap vision (28:20) Staying at intersection of care and tech (30:28) Peptides and evidence-based approach (32:13) Where to find Maven (32:45) Conclusion

  3. 4d ago

    Wearables Funding Surges, Brain Tech Raises $250M, GRAIL Nears FDA Decision

    September 25, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: GRAIL's Galleri cancer blood test moves closer to FDA approval after an advisory panel found benefits outweigh risks, despite a near-split vote on efficacy Wearables draw $4.1B in investment this year, nearing the 2021 peak as Whoop raises $575M and Oura preps a potential $16B public listing Precision Neuroscience closes a $250M Series D, bringing total funding to $430M as its FDA-cleared brain-computer interface moves toward commercial use 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. 5d ago

    PVOLVE Targets Muscle Longevity, Rapha Restructures, VCs Buy Into Sports

    September 24, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: PVOLVE and Jennifer Aniston launch Movement Longevity, a strength and mobility program addressing a gap where 66% of women say they've never been told to lift weights Rapha CEO Fran Millar steps down as the cycling brand restructures after a $33.6M net loss, targeting sustainable profitability by 2027 Collaborative Fund takes a stake in D.C. United and Audi Field, using the club as a platform for portfolio companies like Whoop and Olipop 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

  5. 6d ago

    Peloton Courts Runners, Apple Eyes Whoop, Bird&Be Raises $13M

    September 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Peloton unveils three new treadmills including a $2,195 folding model, adding Whoop integration and AI-powered run analysis to broaden its audience Apple reportedly explores a thin, screenless fitness band to compete with Whoop, though the device likely wouldn't arrive before 2028 Bird&Be raises $13M to expand fertility supplements and at-home testing, growing into an eight-figure business with 75% revenue from subscriptions 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

  6. Sep 22

    Men's Wellness Nears $3T, 7-Eleven Targets Wellness, Americans Battle Fatigue

    September 22, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Men's wellness market projected to reach $2.8 trillion by 2030 as Pinterest reports surging interest in community-driven rituals like running clubs 7-Eleven opens its eighth annual Brands with Heart program, seeking emerging functional beverage, protein, and better-for-you snack brands for shelf placement CDC finds 71.5% of US adults experienced fatigue over three months, with frequent fatigue linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety 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

  7. Sep 21

    357. Nicolas Beaupré, Founder & CEO of Mateína

    Today, I'm joined by Nicolas Beaupré, founder & CEO of Mateína.   A yerba mate energy drink, Mateína grew from a bootstrapped passion project to an Andrew Huberman-backed beverage brand.    In this episode, we discuss the product backstory and growth roadmap.   We also cover: Evolving from loose-leaf to RTD Partnering with Dr. Andrew Huberman Remote team and field marketing strategy   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Mateína's Website: www.drinkmateina.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mateina/  Contact: nicolas@drinkmateina.com   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 (00:22) Nicolas's background (01:45) Argentina trip (04:00) Passion becomes side project (05:00) Initial Shopify store (07:30) Loose-leaf era (08:45) Year of learning beverage industry (09:30) First ready-to-drink launch (10:45) Tiny and Dr. Huberman partnership (12:30) US launch and zero-sugar request (15:30) Competition validation (19:15) Partnership structure (20:30) Organic growth roadmap (23:00) Team size and remote dynamics (25:00) Field marketing strategy (30:30) Clean energy positioning (34:30) Where to find Mateína (35:45) Conclusion

  8. Sep 18

    Nix Raises $10M for Hydration Intelligence, Life Time Bets on Healthy Aging, Supplement Use Hits 78%

    September 18, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Nix Biosensors raises $10M Series A to license its hydration algorithm into fitness platforms, shifting from hardware to health data infrastructure Life Time expands its ARORA healthy-aging program as class size triples since 2022, tapping into the 56% of consumer spending held by adults 50+ Pew data finds 78% of US adults now take a supplement, with protein use surging among Gen Z even as seniors lead overall adoption 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

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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
    509
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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