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. 5 hr ago

    Nike Goes Hybrid, Apple Eyes Health Glasses, Mayo Targets Aging

    August 4, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Mayo Clinic publishes studies advancing the science of senescent "zombie" cells, identifying new biomarkers of biological aging to build the foundation for targeted longevity therapies Apple reportedly positions future smart glasses as a health and fitness device, hiring a product leader to extend its wearables health strategy beyond the Apple Watch Nike launches Hybrid, a new footwear platform built for hybrid training and racing, signaling long-term investment in fitness's fastest-growing category 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. 1 day ago

    350. Bobby Bitton, Co-Founder & CEO of O Positiv

    Today, I'm joined by Bobby Bitton, co-founder and CEO of O Positiv.   Addressing topics like PMS, vaginal health, and pregnancy, O Positiv's supplements tackle generational taboos to address women's needs from first period to postmenopause.   In this episode, we discuss building a category-defining women's health brand.   We also cover: Why going deeper beats going wider Scaling from DTC to omnichannel retail Winning with TikTok Shop and creator-led marketing   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    O Positiv's Website: https://opositiv.com/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/opositiv/  Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@opositiv    -   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 (00:28) O Positiv overview (02:27) Co-founder dynamics (04:12) Getting their start (05:01) Flow product and PMS relief (05:50) Brand voice and approach (07:30) Split talent and domain expertise (08:20) Company scale and revenue (09:35) Category leadership (10:40) White space strategy (15:00) Product innovation pipeline (18:20) Retail expansion and partnerships (20:30) Profitability trajectory (21:35) Marketing evolution (23:00) DTC to omnichannel shift (25:15) Measuring incrementality (30:00) Deeper not wider strategy (31:45) Focus and team clarity (32:25) Where to find (33:49) Conclusion

  3. 4 days ago

    Function Raises $450M, Spotify Personalizes Fitness, FTC Sues Hims

    July 31, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Function Health secures $450M non-dilutive financing from General Catalyst, using diagnostics as the entry point to build a continuous preventive health platform Spotify introduces Running Mode, an AI-powered experience creating personalized running playlists with coaching prompts as platforms compete on fitness engagement The FTC, joined by California and Utah, sues Hims & Hers over health data sharing and subscription practices, which the company denies and plans to fight 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. 5 days ago

    Prevention Pays, Gen Z Drinks, Doctronic Expands

    July 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: World Economic Forum report finds fall-proofing homes, more activity, and hearing aids could save $5.8T by 2040, reframing prevention as a business strategy IWSR research finds 74% of legal-age Gen Z drink alcohol, nearly matching adults, as younger consumers redefine engagement rather than abandon it Doctronic acquires pediatric telehealth company Summer Health, extending its AI care platform to families while gaining proprietary pediatric data 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. 6 days ago

    Samsung Launches AI Health Assistant, Cleveland Clinic Teams With the NBPA, Spa Revenue Hits Record

    July 29, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Cleveland Clinic and the NBPA partner on athlete performance and data, exploring athlete-owned infrastructure to extend elite insights into broader sports medicine Samsung unveils Samsung Health Assistant, an AI coach combining phone, watch, and ring data with new cardiovascular features and physician connections International Spa Association reports US spa revenue hit a record $23.5B in 2025 with 191M visits, as operators add recovery-focused services amid staffing pressures 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. 28 Jul

    Throne Raises $10M, Nike Reinvents Recovery, FDA Backs Peptides

    July 28, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Throne raises $10M Series A to expand its AI-powered toilet sensor beyond gut health, betting the bathroom is the next frontier for passive diagnostics Nike and Hyperice unveil the Air Zoom Hyperslide, a recovery sandal with built-in heat and vibration therapy, embedding recovery into everyday footwear FDA advisory committee votes to recommend compounding six peptides including BPC-157 and MOTS-c, potentially creating a legal pathway out of the gray market 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. 27 Jul

    349. Jenny Duan, Co-founder & CEO of Clair Health

    Today, I'm joined by Jenny Duan, co-founder & CEO of Clair Health Launching in November, Clair's wrist-worn wearable leverages a multimodal sensor and female biology world model to unlock continuous, noninvasive hormone monitoring. In this episode, we discuss building the data infrastructure for women's health. We also cover: The perimenopause opportunity Designing a proprietary sensor stack Moving toward medical device status Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Website: https://wearclair.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clair_health  - 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 (01:30) Clair product overview (02:02) Wearable design and form factor (03:00) Women's health landscape (05:40) Hormone tracking solutions gap (06:36) Technology and sensors (08:00) Accuracy and calibration (09:15) Homeodynamic vs. homeostatic (11:30) Clinical applications (13:15) Perimenopause opportunity (14:50) Female founder experience (17:00) Fundraising and team building (20:00) Investor conversations (21:20) Demand signal and waitlist (22:00) Launch strategy (25:10) Healthcare integrations (27:45) Staying laser-focused (29:41) CEO daily priorities (31:20) Clinical trials and strategy (32:12) Consumer vs. medical balance (33:05) Voice AI and app experience (35:02) Where to find (35:54) Conclusion

  8. 24 Jul

    Genius AI Hits Unicorn Status, Science Corp Restores Vision, Hilo Targets Blood Pressure

    July 24, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: GlossGenius raises $44M at $1.15B valuation and rebrands as Genius AI, expanding beyond beauty into fitness and med spas with AI back-office tools Science Corp receives European approval for its Prima retinal implant, one of the first commercial neurotech devices restoring partial vision for macular degeneration Hilo raises $19M to bring its wearable blood pressure platform to the US, pairing a screenless device and FDA-cleared cuff with AI coaching 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
    470
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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