Fitt Insider

Joe Vennare
  • 4.2 (10)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

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

    Bank of America Spends $250M on GLP-1s, Peloton Turns a Profit, Planet Fitness Slows

    August 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Bank of America spends $250M+ annually on GLP-1s, roughly 13% of its healthcare budget, as employers reframe the drugs as a productivity investment Peloton posts its first-ever annual net profit after a years-long turnaround, though weaker guidance on soft hardware demand sent shares lower Planet Fitness lowers its profit outlook on slower member sign-ups, betting a potential wave of oral GLP-1 users could drive new gym growth 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. 2d ago

    Running Goes Luxury, Hinge Enters GI Care, Dwyane Wade Backs THC Drinks

    August 6, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Hinge Health acquires Cylinder Health for $105M, expanding into gastrointestinal care to become a multi-condition platform across interconnected chronic conditions Dwyane Wade partners with Cann to launch a low-dose THC beverage inspired by his golf routine, joining athletes betting on functional cannabis Running becomes a premium lifestyle as runners spend nearly $1,500 annually on gear and races, with brands monetizing identity and status 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. 3d ago

    P&G Buys Thorne, Cleveland Clinic Delivers by Drone, World1 Reinvents Sports

    August 5, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: P&G acquires supplement maker Thorne for $3.8B, adding the practitioner-trusted brand to a portfolio that includes Metamucil and Wonderbelly Cleveland Clinic launches the first long-term drone prescription delivery program at a US health system, partnering with Zipline as healthcare competes on convenience World1 launches microsports, 30-second mobile-first competitions backed by Mark Cuban, betting short-form content will reshape how younger audiences consume sports 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. 4d 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

  5. 5d 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

  6. Jul 31

    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

  7. Jul 30

    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

  8. Jul 29

    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

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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
    473
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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