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. 1d ago

    Fitness Finds New Lanes, Abbott Tracks Ketones, NFL Players Face CTE Risk

    August 28, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: The Sports & Fitness Industry Association reports 70% of Americans did a fitness activity in the first half of 2026, with strength training and Pilates surging while pickleball's growth slows and padel jumps 14.5% Study of 878 former NFL players finds CTE in 24.5% of examined brains, with researchers estimating the true rate could be far higher Abbott wins FDA authorization for Libre Duo 10 Day, a biowearable tracking glucose and rising ketone levels to help prevent diabetic ketoacidosis 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

  2. 2d ago

    Sword Health to Buy Headspace, Unrivaled Hits $650M, Life Time Gets Social

    August 27, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Sword Health plans to acquire Headspace in an all-cash deal, expanding its AI-led platform into mental health as digital health consolidates Unrivaled raises $100M+ Series C, pushing its valuation to $650M as players remain the largest shareholder group with equity nearing $200M Life Time launches Life Time Social, an invite-only community platform debuting in New York, betting its physical footprint can build relationships beyond workouts 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. 3d ago

    Fitbit Founders Return, Amazon Bets on HYROX, GLP-1 Care Consolidates

    Here's the podcast description for August 26, 2026: August 26, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Fitbit founders launch Luffu and its Link wearable, an LTE-connected device helping families track aging parents' health, mood, and location at home Berry Street merges with India's Healthify to combine 2,000+ clinics with AI-powered nutrition, betting on GLP-1 care as adoption approaches 30M Americans by 2030 Amazon partners with HYROX to launch branded storefronts across six countries and title-sponsor its December race as the event grows into a global platform 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. 4d ago

    Oura's Data Dilemma, Lady Gaga's Biotech Bet, Men's Wellness Nears $3T

    August 25, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Oura faces a proposed class action over sleep-tracking accuracy claims just months after filing for an IPO at an $11B valuation Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky launch Outer Biosciences, using living human skin and AI to discover new skincare ingredients with four leads nearing commercialization Research and Markets projects global men's health and wellness will reach $2.88T by 2030, expanding well beyond supplements and gym memberships 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. 5d ago

    353. Clara Sieg, Co-Founder & CEO of Loonen

    Today, I'm joined by Clara Sieg, co-founder & CEO of Loonen.   Born from Clara's personal mission to avoid toxins in drinking water, Loonen's ultra-filtered, glass-bottled spring water emphasizes purity and transparency, rigorously tested for microplastics and PFAS.   In this episode, we discuss how water quality can influence health outcomes.   We also cover:   The aging US water infrastructure National distribution and single-serve launch Building a heritage American beverage brand   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Loonen's Website: https://loonen.com/  Sprouts Store Locator: https://loonen.com/pages/where-to-buy-loonen-water  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loonenwater    -   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 (01:37) Why Loonen Started (03:46) Rethinking Water Sourcing (05:08) Why Plastic Matters (06:40) The Case for Better Water (08:15) America's Water Infrastructure (10:46) Is Better-for-You Too Expensive? (12:30) Making Better Water Accessible (14:18) Changing the Water Category (16:31) What Consumers Can Do (19:00) Building Brand Heat (20:05) Designing the Loonen Bottle (22:15) Loonen's Go-to-Market Strategy (24:15) Funding and Building the Brand (26:24) Loonen's Growth Goals (29:20) What's Next for Loonen (30:01) Where to Find Loonen  (31:18) Conclusion

  6. Aug 21

    Crosscourt Raises $2M, Crunch Goes Premium, EoS Bets on HYROX

    August 21, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Crunch Fitness relaunches Crunch Select with boutique studios and premium amenities, using its franchise network to reach higher-value members EoS Fitness partners with HYROX to bring official race training into 25 gyms, giving its 225-location network a built-in path to competition Crosscourt raises $2M, bringing total funding to $4M, to expand its premium basketball club with backing from Scottie Barnes and Equinox leaders 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. Aug 20

    Target Taps Wellness, AI Personalizes Food, Sports Become AI-Proof

    August 20, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Target adds 4,600 new food items in a grocery overhaul leaning into discovery and emerging brands, targeting over $2B in growth over the next few years SUMMITS and Hyphen combine nutrition software with automated makelines to personalize institutional food service using wearable and sleep data Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Lakers for a record $12.5B as sports and wellness merge into a shared identity economy for Gen Z 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. Aug 19

    Neko Expands, Happy Health Raises, Sequel Taps WNBA Star

    August 19, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Neko Health opens its first US clinic in SoHo on September 24 after building a 25,000-person waitlist, following a $700M raise and Amazon Health hire Happy Health raises $75M to expand its FDA-cleared smart ring beyond sleep diagnostics into physician-guided care for obesity and hypertension WNBA star Aliyah Boston takes equity in menstrual care startup Sequel, marking her first active equity partnership after becoming a customer herself 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
    488
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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