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WellBuiltMushroom Coffee, Plastic-Eating Fungi, and Raising Healthier Kids 🍄 | Tero Isokauppila, Founder of Four Sigmatic & Co-Founder of HiroOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic and co-founder of Hiro, for a conversation spanning functional mushrooms, mycelium-based diapers, and rethinking how we raise healthier, happier kids. Tero shares how his childhood on a Finnish family farm and his background in food science sparked a lifelong mission to bring functional mushrooms into mainstream culture. Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffee and adaptogen blends have reached millions, helping redefine daily rituals for better focus, energy, and wellbeing. We also dig into Hiro, the world’s first diaper made with myce...
2025-08-1250 min
WellBuiltSeeding a Dozen Unicorns & Transforming Healthcare at Home Through Smart Medication Adherence | Kal Vepuri, Founder & CEO of Hero and Brainchild HoldingsOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Kal Vepuri, serial entrepreneur, prolific angel investor, and founder of Hero, for a wide-ranging conversation on investing and building human-first companies and redefining modern healthcare. Kal shares stories from his early years as a curious, nonconforming kid, and how a life-altering accident during a visit to India forced him to confront questions of identity, resilience, healing, and care systems. He made Sweetgreen his first angel investment, eventually backing over 100 startups—more than a dozen of which became unicorns, including Gusto, Coinbase, Oscar, Seatgeek, DuckDuckGo, Astranis, Warby Pa...
2025-07-3047 min
WellBuiltMore Than a Backpack: From Special Forces to Leader in Community-Led Fitness 🎒 | Jason McCarthy, Founder & CEO of GORUCKIn honor of the upcoming Fourth of July, Jon spoke to Jason McCarthy, former Green Beret and founder of GORUCK. What started as a handmade go-bag for his wife while she was deployed with the CIA has evolved into a fitness movement that's rooted in Special Forces principles. Today, GORUCK is more than just a gear company. With live events, best-in-class backpacks, performance apparel, sandbags, footwear, they’ve built one of the most trusted brands in community-led fitness. We cover: 🎒 From Special Forces to startup: how rucking became a gateway for connec...
2025-07-0242 min
WellBuiltThe Rise of Functional Coffee 🍄 | Jack Savage, Founder & CEO of Everyday DoseOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Jack Savage, the founder of Everyday Dose, a functional coffee brand that blends organic coffee with nootropics, adaptogens, and collagen to create a daily ritual that supports focus, calm energy, and gut health. Jack opens up about his 20-year journey on ADHD medications and how getting off Adderall sparked a mission to build a better coffee, one that could replace multiple supplements in a single scoop. What started in his dad’s garage during the pandemic has grown into a thriving brand with massive retention and cult-like cus...
2025-06-0334 min
WellBuiltThe Vending Machine That Serves Fresh & Healthy Meals 👨🌾 | Luke Saunders, Founder & CEO of Farmer's FridgeOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Luke Saunders, founder and CEO of Farmer’s Fridge, a company revolutionizing how people access fresh, nutritious meals through smart fridges stocked daily with chef-curated salads, bowls, and more. What started as Luke’s personal frustration as a traveling salesman struggling to find healthy food on the road has grown into a company delivering tens of thousands of meals daily to over 2,000 locations—including hospitals, universities, Targets, and airports—all powered by a centralized, 100,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility in Chicago. The conversation covers: 🥗 The origin stor...
2025-05-2745 min
WellBuiltWhy Nike & Elite Athletes Are Betting on Recovery Tech: Inside the Launch of Hyperboot🦿 | Jim Huether, CEO of HypericeOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice, to talk about how the brand went from a single ice compression sleeve to a $200M+ global leader in recovery and wearable tech—and how their new Nike partnership is setting the stage for a new era in performance and recovery. They dive into the launch of the Hyperboot, a first-of-its-kind wearable that combines Normatec air compression, Venom heat, and biosensor technology, all wrapped into a shoe developed in collaboration with Nike. The conversation covers: 🛠️ How Hyperice evolved from a single r...
2025-05-1344 min
WellBuiltFrom Soap to Psychedelics: Dr. Bronner’s Playbook for Building a Purpose-Driven Company 🍄 | David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner'sOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s, to explore how one of the most iconic soap companies in the world became a radical blueprint for "conscious capitalism". David shares the multigenerational story behind Dr. Bronner’s—from his grandfather’s escape from Nazi Germany to the company’s transformation into a $200M+ activist brand built around a spiritual mission and commitment to social justice. What started as soap sold on the side of peace lectures is now a global force for regenerative agriculture—without ever...
2025-05-0146 min
WellBuiltReimagining Recovery at Home with Cold Plunges & Saunas ❄️ | Ryan Duey, Co-founder & Co-CEO of PlungeOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Ryan Duey, co-founder of Plunge, to explore how cold exposure and contrast therapy have become one of the fastest-growing health and wellness movements—and how Plunge helped lead the charge. Ryan shares how a background in float centers, a pandemic-era garage prototype, and a grassroots push to sell just 20 units to friends turned into a breakout wellness brand now used by tens of thousands of people and generating over $100M in annual revenue. The conversation covers: What cold plunging is and why it’s gaining main...
2025-04-1142 min
WellBuiltThe Science of Eating Well: Macros, Energy Balance, and What Most People Get Wrong About Dieting 🦾 | Dr. Layne Norton, PhD of Nutritional Sciences & Founder of Carbon AppIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Dr. Layne Norton (@biolayne), a PhD of nutritional sciences, world champion powerlifter, and founder of Carbon, the app transforming how people approach nutrition and macro tracking. This conversation was particularly meaningful for Jon, as Layne’s work has directly influenced his own relationship with food, shifting his mindset from restrictive, trend-driven dieting to a data-driven, flexible approach. Layne shares his journey from overcoming bullying to becoming a leading voice in debunking nutrition myths, simplifying science, and helping people develop a healthier, more sustainable mindset around food....
2025-03-1759 min
WellBuiltHow Lab Testing & Understanding Your Biomarkers Can Help You Live 100 Healthy Years 👵🏽 | Pranitha Patil, Co-Founder & COO at Function HealthOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Pranitha Patil, Co-Founder and COO of Function Health, about redefining preventive healthcare through comprehensive diagnostic testing and actionable insights. Pranitha shared how her personal health struggles—including PCOS, pre-diabetes, and high cholesterol—led her to question the traditional healthcare system. After years of self-experimentation and navigating a system that often prioritizes reactive treatment over proactive health management, she co-founded Function Health to give people access to deeper health insights and data-driven solutions. Function Health offers an annual membership that provides extensive lab testing for 160 biomarkers, giving members the a...
2025-02-1141 min
WellBuiltMasogi, Mindset, and the Essentials of Physical Fitness 🏋️♂️ | Albert Matheny IV & Devon Lévesque, Founders of Promix NutritionOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Devon Lévesque and Albert Matheny, Founders of Promix, about simplifying health and nutrition while balancing mental, physical, and entrepreneurial challenges. Devon and Albert shared how their complementary skill sets and shared passion for health led to building Promix, a brand focused on whole foods and clean supplements designed to meet real-life needs. From Devon’s upbringing on a farm to Albert’s experience as a food scientist and athlete, their personal journeys shaped Promix’s ethos of prioritizing simplicity, transparency, and affordability in health. The discussion touched...
2025-01-1544 min
WellBuiltMastering Discipline in Fitness, Food and Life 💪 | Mark A. Samuel, Founder of Iwon Organics & President of Unbun FoodsOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Mark Samuel, Founder of IWON Organics and President of Unbun Foods, about navigating health, family, and entrepreneurial challenges while building innovative brands in the better-for-you food space. Mark shared his 22-year journey across various industries, eventually finding his niche in health-conscious better-for-you CPG brands. He reflected on growing IWON Organics into a recognizable name in the healthy snack market and discussed his recent transition to Unbun Foods, where he is leading a brand refresh and preparing for innovative new product launches. Mark also discussed his 80/20 approach to...
2024-12-0936 min
WellBuiltUnlocking Pre-Tax Dollars to Drive Better Health Outcomes 💸 | Justin Mares, Co-Founder & CEO of TrueMedOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Justin Mares, Co-Founder and CEO of TrueMed, to explore how innovative healthcare incentives can shift the chronic disease narrative in America. Justin shared his journey from building better-for-you CPG brands like Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto, and non-aloholic Surely Wines, which now collectively generate over $100 million in annual revenue. These ventures deepened his understanding of systemic flaws in the U.S. food and healthcare systems, leading him to focus on chronic disease prevention and wellbeing. With Truemed, Justin is addressing a critical gap in healthcare by unlocking the...
2024-10-2152 min
WellBuiltThe Most Resilient Berry Company in the World 🍓 | Joe Barsi, President of California Giant Berry FarmsIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Joe Barsi, President of California Giant Berry Farms. California Giant Berry Farms is a leader in the berry industry, known for its commitment to quality and sustainability. As a family-owned and operated company, Cal Giant has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality berries while supporting its community and employees. Joe shares the inspiring journey of Cal Giant, from its humble beginnings 40 years ago in Watsonville, California, to becoming one of North America's largest berry companies. He highlights the company's mission to deliver premium berries and nourish...
2024-07-1146 min
WellBuiltAdvancing Men's Health through Telehealth & Employee Solutions 🙋♂️ | Reza Amin PhD, Founder & CEO and Dr. Justin Houman, Medical Director of Bastion HealthIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Reza Amin, PhD, Founder and CEO of Bastion Health, and Dr. Justin Houman, Medical Director at Bastion Health. Bastion is at the forefront of transforming men's health care, an area often stigmatized and not prioritized. As a comprehensive men's specialty virtual clinic, Bastion integrates prostate, reproductive, and sexual health services, making strides in how men access and manage their health. Reza shares his motivation for founding Bastion, driven by his fertility journey and the loss of his grandfather to prostate cancer. Dr. Houman elaborates on Bastion's mission...
2024-04-2538 min
The ShiftShapers PodcastEp #486 Exploring Lifestyle Spending Accounts with Jon Shooshani of JOON | ShiftShapersIn this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, Jon Shooshani, co-founder of JOON, discusses the concept of lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) and their impact on health and well-being. Shooshani shares his journey from being deeply interested in health and wellness to the founding of his company, JOON, which offers personalized wellness and lifestyle benefits for employees. LSAs are employer-funded accounts with flexible spending on well-being-related items and experiences. They may vary in name and structure across different companies. Shooshani explains the value of LSAs in promoting employee health, satisfaction and retention, while also covering practical aspects like budgeting, implementation and...
2024-04-2327 min
WellBuiltRevolutionizing K-12 Education Through Evidence and Choice 👨🏻🏫 | Michael Olaya, Founder & CEO of DexterIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Michael Olaya, Founder & CEO of Dexter. Dexter is transforming early education by building its own schools that serve as a replacement to the traditional schooling system from preschool to high school. Michael shares his journey from mechanical engineer and physics enthusiast to educator. His passion for teaching began in Silicon Valley and expanded internationally, influencing his decision to redefine education back in his hometown of Woodshaw Falls. Starting with STEM workshops, Dexter quickly evolved into a full educational program. The conversation explored Dexter's foundational principles, p...
2024-04-1447 min
WellBuiltUnleashing the Power of Gamified Workouts 🕹️ | Andy Hoang, Founder & CEO of AvironIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sits down with Andy Hoang, the innovative mind behind Aviron, the first gaming rower in the world. Despite his aversion to rowing, Andy has successfully positioned Aviron at the intersection of gaming and fitness, creating a gamified rowing experience that's captivating a new customer who is not your typical fitness enthusiast. In the conversation, they delve into Andy's journey from his basement in 2016 to steering Aviron through a pivotal pandemic pivot, which skyrocketed the company's growth and solidified its place in the at-home fitness market. Andy also r...
2024-03-1137 min
WellBuiltUnlocking Mental Wealth: The Magical Path to Enhanced Productivity and Wellbeing 🪄 | William Hicks, Co-Founder & CEO of Magic MindIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon had the pleasure of speaking with William Hicks, Co-Founder & CEO of Magic Mind. William shared his journey from creating keto-friendly Italian snacks, called lupini beans at Brami to joining James Beshara at Magic Mind, a coffee alternative and drink aimed at enhancing mental performance without the caffeine crash. Magic Mind combines adaptogens and nootropics with a lighter dose of caffeine to support focus and productivity. In our conversation, we dug into the brand's evolution, touching on its broader vision for mental performance. William offered great insights into...
2024-02-2442 min
WellBuiltAll Things Tech & Investing in LA's Sunny Future 😎 | Spencer Rascoff, Serial Entrepeneur and InvestorOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon chats with Spencer Rascoff, a serial entrepreneur and investor. Currently, Spencer is the Co-founder and Chairman of several ventures including Pacaso, heyLibby, Recon Food, Queue, dot.LA, and 75 & Sunny Ventures. Before transitioning to his role as a full-time investor/operator, he co-founded Zillow and Hotwire, two major players in the tech landscape. As Zillow's CEO for ten years, Spencer led the company to impressive heights. Under his leadership, Zillow not only grew to over 4,500 employees and achieved $3 billion in revenue but also reached a market capitalization of $15 billion. Prior...
2023-12-2027 min
WellBuiltNavigating Midlife with Wisdom & Purpose 🏄♂️ | Chip Conley, Founder & CEO of the Modern Elder AcademyOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Chip Conley, Founder & CEO of the Modern Elder Academy,a school dedicated to helping people reinvent themselves in midlife. He was also the Former Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy at Airbnb, Founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, and more. Chip is a world-renowned expert on aging and wisdom. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder". Jon and Chip discussed the importance of midlife transitions and how to navigate them successfully. Chip shared insights on the cha...
2023-12-0850 min
WellBuiltCharting the Future of Personalized Health 👨⚕️ | Dugal Bain-Kim, Co-founder and CEO of LifeforceOn this episode of WellBuit, Jon spoke to Dugal Bain-Kim, Co-founder and CEO of Lifeforce. They delved into the evolving landscape of healthcare, discussed the shortcomings of the current system, particularly in preventative care, and LifeForce's mission to establish enduring health partnerships that prioritize proactive wellness. They discussed the company's strategic founding with luminaries like Tony Robbins and Dr. Peter Diamandis, who have been instrumental in shaping LifeForce's trajectory and broadening its reach. The conversation also ventured into the future of health memberships and insurance, underscoring the shift towards value-based care models that r...
2023-11-0942 min
WellBuiltSpecial Edition: How Hamas' Terror Attacks on 10/7 Changed Israel Forever 🇮🇱 | Michael Bauer, Professional Educator, Field Guide, Geopolitical Expert, and Author of Israel JourneyOn this special edition episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Michael Bauer, author of Israel Joruney: Eight Days in One of the World's Most Complex Countries. Michael Bauer a professional educator and tour guide who specializes in geopolitical tours in Israel and has developed workshops on various topics: Israeli-Arab relations, Israel's minority populations, Israel’s borders and neighbors, Middle East politics, and history. As a field educator and tour guide with 26+ years of experience, he has led adventure tours around Israel, Jordan, the Sinai desert and Turkey, as well as dozens of educational programs in Pol...
2023-10-1550 min
WellBuiltBecoming a Billionaire by Selling Toys & Spreading Joy | Isaac Larian, Founder & CEO of MGA EntertainmentIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Isaac Larian, the visionary Founder & CEO of MGA Entertainment, the world’s largest privately-owned toy company behind the iconic Bratz dolls. The journey begins with Isaac recounting his challenging childhood in Iran, marked by poverty and pivotal experiences that shaped his relentless entrepreneurial drive and resilience. Isaac delves into how he got into the toy industry, sharing the inspiration behind the creation of Bratz dolls, and why he envisioned a fresh, modern, and inclusive alternative to Barbie. The discussion gets intense as Isaac opens up about his gr...
2023-10-1246 min
WellBuiltBiohacking Health with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 🌬️ | Dr. Scott Sherr, Founder of Integrative HBOT& Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe)On this episode of WellBuilt, Jon sat down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a leading physician, founder, and expert in hyperbaric therapy and health optimization. Dr. Scott shared how he was introduced to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) during medical school, and what spurred his curiosity about its transformative effects in other realms of medicine and wellness. He shared an overview of how HBOT works and the various ways he's using the treatment in his practice. Dr. Scott has also founded multiple other health-focused companies and they dug into the way HBOT has impacted his p...
2023-09-2645 min
WellBuiltBuilding Businesses That Help People Thrive 💪 | Anne Mahlum, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of [solidcore] , Ambition, and Back On My Feet.In this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Anne Mahlum, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of SolidCore, Ambition, and Back On My Feet. They dive into Anne's insights on entrepreneurship and the role of physical exercise in overall health, longevity, and achieving personal goals. At Solidcores, she had to navigate the intricacies of creating her own type of pilates machine, fundraising, and making pivotal decisions for growth, especially during the Pandemic. Her successful exit from Solidcore stands as proof of her knack for crafting a brand and fitness concept that truly resonates with people's ne...
2023-09-081h 01
WellBuiltThe Joy of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life 🌞 | Jason & Colleen Wachob, Founders of mindbodygreenOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Jason & Colleen Wachob, founders of Mindbodygreen. 🌿 They journeyed through their personal health stories, from Colleen's experience with a pulmonary embolism to Jason's deep dive into biomarkers and the transformative power of supplements, which shed light on the broader wellness landscape. 💪 From the yoga wave of the 2010s to the current emphasis on strength training, they discussed the ever-evolving wellness trends. Colleen underscored the importance of building strength for longevity, while Jason emphasized the significance of regular health testing. 📖 They gave an exclusive preview of their new book...
2023-08-1854 min
WellBuiltA Tale of Fair Trade, Cultural Knowledge, and Resilience: Empowering Communities through Natural Body Care Products🧴 | Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Co-founder of AlaffiaIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to the co-founder of Alaffia, Olowo n'djo Tchala. Their conversation delves into OT's journey from Togo to the United States, his experiences growing up in a large family, and the cultural values that have shaped him. The story of how he met his partner, Prairie Rose Hyde, in Togo and followed her to the U.S., where he pursued his education and eventually co-founded Alaffia, is shared. The mission, product, and ethos of Alaffia are explored, focusing on the creation of natural body care products that not only...
2023-07-2544 min
WellBuiltBuilding & Investing in the Future of Personal Training & Human Performance 🦾 | Joshua Bonhotal, Founding Team at Future & Investor at TXV PartnersOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Joshua Bonhotal, Founding Team Member at Future and Investor at TXV Partners. In their conversation, they dove into Josh's background as a strength and conditioning coach in the NBA at the Chicago Bulls and in the NCAA at Purdue University. Josh shared how this led the founders of Future to personally recruit him in their early days to build out their coaching operation. They spoke about Future's mission, product, and ethos around building the future of personal training. And Josh's role in develping their coach tools, playbooks, and...
2023-07-121h 00
WellBuiltBuilding an Effective & Remote Sleep Training Program for Parents & Kids 😴 | Gigi Brett, Co-Founder of BatelleOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Gigi Brett, Co-Founder of Batelle. Batelle uses a combination of online education and virtual coaching to teach parents how to put their child to bed in 5 minutes and sleep throughout the night. Gigi explains that the biggest influencing factor in children's sleep is the parent, and changing parent behavior is key to improving children's sleep patterns. They got into how Batelle offers a hyper-personalized experience tailored to each family's unique needs and circumstances, taking into account variables like co-sleeping, siblings sharing a room, and multiple caregivers. ...
2023-06-2650 min
WellBuiltReinventing the Medicine Cabinet with Nature's Most Industrious Creatures 🐝 | Carly Stein Kremer, Founder of Beekeeper's NaturalsOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon had a blast chatting with his dear friend, Carly Stein Kremer, Founder of Beekeeper's Naturals. Join them as they explored the fascinating world of bees and their vital role in our ecosystem and food supply. Carly took us on an amazing journey through the history of honey, sharing its significance beyond just its sweet taste. They also delved into the lesser-known but nutritionally dense superfoods that bees produce, from propolis to royal jelly and pollen. And explored how these incredible substances are meticulously crafted by bees themselves and their unique benefits f...
2023-06-1251 min
WellBuiltRevolutionizing Coconut Water Consumption: A Journey to Zero Waste 🥥 | Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless HarvestOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Ben Mand, the CEO of Harmless Harvest. Harmless Harvest is a pioneer in the organic coconut water space. They explored the founding story of Harmless Harvest and discussed how Ben, leveraged his extensive consumer packaged goods background, to lead the company through a transformation in terms of their operation, brand, and financial performance. Jon and Ben dug into their path towards regenerative organic and zero-waste practices, and how they decided to introduce coconut yogurt as well as other SKUs to utilize every part of the co...
2023-05-2556 min
WellBuiltMother's Day Special: Empowering Moms to Thrive with Content, Community, and Commerce🤰| Jill Koziol, CEO of MotherlyOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Jill Koziol, Co-founder & CEO of Motherly. Motherly is a digital platform that aims to empower modern motherhood by providing trusted and inspiring content, community, and commerce. Jill shared her story of why she founded Motherly and her vision for the platform. They also explored the current state of motherhood as well as why we're only at the beginning of an emerging landscape of products and services tailored to meet the needs of mothers. Jill explained how mothers have purposely been overlooked but are now getting th...
2023-05-1142 min
WellBuiltAchieving Peak Health and Performance with At-Home Hormone Optimization 💉 | Jason Whitson, Co-Founder & CEO and Ryan Lester, Physician Assistant of WellcoreOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Jason Whitson, Co-Founder & CEO of Wellcore, and Ryan Lester, Physician Assistant and part of the Wellcore Clinical Team. Wellcore provides a hormone optimization program via telehealth. In their conversation, they got into how Wellcore works including their at-home blood draw, virtual consultation to review labs, and the hormone treatment itself. They delved into Jason and Ryan’s unique backgrounds, and how their respective digital health and clinical experiences, guided the team to combine technology and existing scientific research to create the first-of-its-kind remote hormone optimization program. ...
2023-05-0254 min
WellBuiltAddressing Mental Health with Psychedelics: How At-Home Ketamine Therapy is Transforming the Way We Treat Anxiety & Depression | Dylan Beynon, Founder & CEO of MindbloomOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Dylan Beynon, Founder & CEO of Mindbloom. Mindbloom provides at-home ketamine therapy. In their conversation, they got into Dylan’s personal reasons for starting Mindbloom, and how they came up with their telehealth model for helping people combat anxiety or depression, and improve their mental health. Since ketamine treatments are currently one of the only legal forms of psychedelic-assisted therapy, which other promising psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA pending FDA approvals for therapeutic use - many digital and in-person ketamine-focused companies have recently propped up. This...
2023-05-011h 19
WellBuiltHow Bitchin' Sauce Turns Giving into Receiving 👼 | Starr Edwards, Co-Founder & CEO of Bitchin' SauceOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Starr Edwards, Co-Founder & CEO of Bitchin’ Sauce. Starr is the creator of the delicious, addictive, fun, and versatile, almond-based dip, Bitchin’ Sauce. Primarily self-taught in the kitchen and in business, Starr began selling Bitchin’ Sauce with her husband L.A. Edwards in the farmer's markets of San Diego in 2010. Their team has built Bitchin’ into a national brand now available in over 10K stores! In their fun conversation, they got Bitchin's founding story, their ingredients and formulation, and major inflection points for the brand. They also covere...
2023-04-2147 min
WellBuiltDesigning a One-Stop Shop for Health & Fitness with Unlimited Personal Training, Physical Therapy, and Preventative Medicine 🏋️ | Dr. Ryan Greene, Managing Partner & Chief Medical Director of Monarch Athletic ClubOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Dr. Ryan Greene, Managing Partner & Chief Medical Director of Monarch Athletic Club. Monarch is reimagining the gym category with a one-stop membership that gives members unlimited access to personal training, physical therapy, and preventive medicine. In their fascinating conversation, they got into the Monarch founding story, the benefits, and vision around integrating these different health and wellness services, how Ryan thinks about health optimization, and much much more. We really enjoyed this chat, and hope Ryan will join Jon for a second round soon, in orde...
2023-04-1447 min
WellBuiltHealthy Snacking, Habits, and Musings with the Prophet of Protein 🐮| Billy Bosch, Founder & CEO of ICONIC ProteinOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Billy Bosch, Co-Founder of ICONIC Protein, a ready-to-drink, grass-fed whey protein company, that also makes protein powders and bars. Billy and Jon are friends and in their fun chat, they got into the story behind ICONIC, all things protein, healthy snacking, exercise, the power of community for wellness, and more. Billy is now venturing into the antiaging space, and we also dug into some of the things he personally does and is excited about to increase health and lifespan. Check out ICONIC, give Billy a fo...
2023-04-1050 min
WellBuiltLeveraging Proteomics to Personalize Skincare 🧴 | Anu Thubagere, Co-Founder & CEO of iunoOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Anu Thubagere, Co-Founder of iuno. Iuno develops bespoke skincare products tailored to your unique biology. They use an at-home skin prick test to run your proteomics panel and create your formula. In their conversation, they discussed how Anu’s battle with Leukemia got her to do a deep dive into her health and the protein patterns produced by our unique DNA. Anu also got into how these protein patterns impact outward-facing health conditions such as our skin. Check out iuno and enjoy!
2023-04-0354 min
WellBuiltPersonalizing Multivitamins Through At-Home Health Testing 💊 | Rachel Soper Sanders, Co-Founder & CEO of RootineOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Rachel Sanders, Co-Founder & CEO of Rootine. Rootine leverages data about your DNA, blood, hormones, diet, activity, sleep, stress levels, and more, to understand your baseline health and determine what type of personalized supplementation your body needs to perform optimally. They discussed how Rachel’s own health issues and wellness journey led her to start the company, how their at-home health testing & personalized multivitamins work, and her vision for building a brand focused on precision nutrition. Check out Rootine and enjoy!
2023-03-1842 min
WellBuiltBiohacking & Health Optimization for Women and a Modern Take on Sexual Wellness & Therapy | Dr. Molly Maloof, Author of The Spark FactorOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Dr. Molly Maloof, author of the book, THE SPARK FACTOR: Supercharge Your Batteries for Limitless Energy and a Fitter, Stronger, More Resilient Future. As a physician and Stanford lecturer, Dr. Molly Maloof has spent her career providing personalized medicine services to high-performing technology executives, billionaire investors, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and Academy Award-winning actors. What she noticed is that women, specifically, were feeling the spark that once energized their lives beginning to dim. Not just metaphorically but in a measurable reduction in the energy output from their cells. I...
2023-03-0635 min
WellBuiltDeveloping a Trustworthy & Flexible Teletherapy Solution for Children & Adolescents 🗣️ | Rachel Mack Robinson, President & Founder of DotCom TherapyOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Rachel Mack Robinson, Founder & CEO of DotCom Therapy. DotCom Therapy partners with schools and employers to provide virtual on-demand mental health services for children and teenagers. In their conversation, they got into how Rachel's experience as Speech-Language Pathologist drove her to start the business. Surrounded by entrepreneurs in her family, Rachel got into the medical field as a way to avoid that career path, but identified big problems and a huge need as a clinician. They got into the ways she validated a teletherapy-based solution and...
2023-02-2038 min
WellBuiltUsing a Low-Caffeine Coffee Alternative as a Wedge to Build a Brand Focused on Positive Habit-Formation & Behavior Change 🍄 | Shane Heath, Founder & CEO of MUD\WTROn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Shane Heath, Founder & CEO of MUD\WTR MUD|WTR makes a low-caffeine coffee alternative made with masala chai, functional mushrooms like chaga, lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi, and spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and himalayan salt. In their broad-ranging conversation, they got into the brand’s founding story, and how Shane's health and wellness journey, travel experiences in India, and experience as a graphic designer all played a role in the creation of the company. They discussed the brand’s simple design aesthetic, but how being named af...
2023-02-0152 min
WellBuiltEmbodied Leadership, Indigenous Wisdom, and Applying Lessons from Nature to Business & Work 🍃 | Michael Fenchel, Co-Founder of Breathe for ChangeOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Michael Fenchel, co-founder of Breathe for Change, an online yoga, meditation, and mindfulness-focused education and training platform for educators, students, and their communities. Besides the fact that Breathe for Change is doing impactful work, and has built a sustainable and profitable multi-million dollar business, Jon wanted to have Michael on because he’s a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about leadership development, wellness, and authenticity. In their broad-ranging conversation, they discussed what it means to lead from an embodied place. They spoke about Michael’s firsthand experience traini...
2023-01-1852 min
WellBuiltUsing Machine Learning & AI to Choose the Best Sperm, and Make Fertility Treatments More Accessible & Efficient 🤖 | Gurjeet Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of Oma FertilityOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Gurjeet Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of Oma Fertility. In their chat, they spoke about why Fertility Treatments and IVF are in high demand but still inaccessible to a majority of Americans. And how Oma Fertility has created an innovative technology stack and business model to automate parts of the fertility journey and make treatments more affordable to more people. Oma Fertility’s embryologists leverage Oma’s proprietary technology to identify the most promising sperm in every sample and increase the chances of a successful pregnancy for their clients. ...
2022-12-0949 min
WellBuiltPartnering with Huberman, Kelly Starrett, and Other Wellness Experts to Advance Human Performance through Supplementation 🧴 | Jeff Byers, Co-Founder & CEO of MomentousOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Jeff Byers, Co-founder & CEO of Momentous. Momentous is a newer wellness brand with an innovative suite of products and supplements focused on helping people optimize their health and achieve peak performance. They pair their product offering with expert knowledge to help customers understand the why behind different supplements and how to use them. Jeff and the Momentous team have a board of scientific advisors including the likes of Andrew Huberman, who Jeff has known for years through the “performance world”. And in their conversation, they got into the nuan...
2022-11-2150 min
WellBuiltHow to Launch a Great-Tasting, Low-Sugar, Plant-Based Protein Bar 🍪 | Will Nitze, Founder & CEO of IQBAROn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Will Nitze, Founder & CEO of IQBAR. IQBAR is known for its great tasting, low sugar, low carb plant-based protein bar. IQBAR also recently created IQMIX, a sugar-free hydration blend with electrolytes. Both their bars and electrolytes have functional brain ingredients like Lion’s Mane mushroom. In their chat, they got into IQBAR’s founding story, and how Will’s passion for nutrition and entrepreneurship inspired the brand. They dove into the protein bar space, and why there’s still a lack of low-sugar, clean-label options. Will Nitze...
2022-11-0846 min
WellBuiltFertility Coaching for your Family Planning Journey 👶 | Jessica Bell van der Wal, Co-founder of Frame FertilityOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Jessica Bell van der Wal, Co-founder & CEO of Frame Fertility. Frame Fertility offers an evidence-based holistic platform for early identification of fertility risk and care navigation. Their proactive solution empowers anyone that may want children someday to take early action on their fertility, and fill in the care gaps to improve overall health and drive better outcomes. In their conversation, they got into both Jessica’s personal and professional reasons for starting Frame Fertility with her co-founder who also happens to be her husband! They both have many...
2022-10-3135 min
WellBuiltMaking Meat Out of Thin Air 👩🏾🚀 | Dr. Lisa Dyson, Co-Founder & CEO of Air ProteinOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Dr. Lisa Dyson, Co-Founder & CEO of Air Protein. Air Protein is an innovative food science company on a mission to create a more sustainable meat alternative. During the 1970s space program, NASA scientists explored a way to feed astronauts on space journeys by transforming elements in the air they breathed into protein. This process was forgotten, but recently rediscovered by Dr. Lisa Dyson, Dr. John Reed and the Air Protein team. In their conversation they got into Dr. Lisa’s physics background, startup experience, and what...
2022-10-1831 min
WellBuiltTackling Physical & Mental Health and Total Performance 🏈 | Brandon Marshall, Former NFL Player & Founder of House of AthleteOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Brandon Marshall, former NFL Player, mental health advocate, and Founder of House of Athlete. Their conversation was educational, heartfelt, inspiring, and a lot of fun. In it, they spoke about Brandon's battle with borderline personality disorder, and how his openness around seeking treatment has moved the mental health conversation forward in sports, entertainment, and mainstream culture. They got into Brandon’s own wellness practice, and how it includes a combination of physical training, nutrition, recovery, mental fitness, and the importance of intimate relationships and community. Brandon even sha...
2022-09-1338 min
WellBuiltHow to FutureProof Your Body🧘♂️ | Vinh Pham, Co-Founder of MyodetoxOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Vinh Pham, Co-Founder of Myodetox. Myodetox is a modern physical therapy experience bringing a fresh look to the world of movement health. They provide hands-on myofascial treatment and corrective exercise to reduce pain, improve the way you move, and prevent future injuries. In their conversation, they covered Vinh’s interesting path to becoming a PT, gaps he saw in the market, and how that led him to starting Myodetox. They got into the ways in which boutique fitness has both validated and created a big...
2022-08-2439 min
WellBuiltEnabling Food as Medicine 🥑 | Josh Hix & Mustafa Shabib, Co-Founders of Season HealthOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Josh Hix and Mustafa Shabib, Co-Founders of Season Health. Season is a digital food pharmacy, using ‘food as medicine’ to support the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and kidney issues. In their conversation, they got into the relationship between unhealthy diets and healthcare spend, and how bad diets make up a disproportionate amount of our investment in healthcare — ~80% according to Season. Before Season, Josh was the co-founder of Plated, a meal delivery company that sold to Albertsons, and Mustafa had a technical background working...
2022-08-1743 min
WellBuiltPersonalized Protein & Sports Nutrition 💪 | Eric Ji Sun Wu, Co-Founder of GainfulOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Eric Ji Sun Wu, Co-Founder of Gainful. Gainful provides personalized performance products, including protein, hydration, pre-workout, and more, based on your lifestyle and wellness goals. They pair their direct to consumer offering with complimentary 1:1 Registered Dietitian support, so you can better understand what you’re taking, why you’re taking it, and how it’s impacting your body. Supplements and sports nutrition have traditionally felt like a blackbox full of unsubstantiated claims and ingredients people don’t recognize or understand. That intimidating feeling you may have experienced walking i...
2022-08-0934 min
WellBuiltHow To Be A Great Manager 🏆 | Russ Laraway, Author of "When They Win, You Win"This episode of WellBuilt, was originally a LinkedIn Live Jon hosted with Russ Laraway, author of a new book called “When They Win, You Win”. Russ was formerly Chief People Officer at Qualtrics, and is currently CPO at Goodwater Capital. Before being a People leader he held Go To Market roles at both Twitter and Google. He was also a Commander in the Marine Corps. All this to say, Russ brings a refreshing and interesting point of view to the world of Management. In his book, Russ touches upon his own experiences, business case st...
2022-08-0146 min
WellBuiltTreating Opioid Addiction Through Telehealth 💊 | Ankit Gupta, Founder & CEO of Bicycle HealthOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Ankit Gupta, Founder & CEO of Bicycle Health. Bicycle Health is increasing access to high-quality, integrated healthcare for people with opioid use disorder. Their virtual care platform provides empathetic, affordable, person-to-person care at scale, including medication management, behavioral health treatment, support groups, and care coordination, supporting patients wherever they’re at in their recovery journey. In their conversation, they got into why opioids are over-prescribed and under-managed in the United States, and how this is impacting far more people than most of us realize. They...
2022-07-2133 min
WellBuiltGrowing Food At-Home 🥬 | Jacob Pechenik, CEO of Lettuce GrowOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Jacob Pechenik, Founder & CEO of Lettuce Grow. Lettuce Grow makes it easy to grow your own fruits and veggies at home with a self-watering & fertilizing hydroponic vertical tower they call their Farmstand. In their conversation, they got into how becoming a father got Jacob food-obsessed, and how this passion drove him to pivot his career from tech & entertainment to the food system. Witnessing issues of food waste firsthand on a farm, and observing how transporting produce not only impacted the food’s quality and freshness, but t...
2022-07-1542 min
WellBuiltEmpowering Happy & Healthy Clinicians 👩⚕️ | Sylvia Hastanan, Founder of Greater Good HealthOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Sylvia Hastanan, Founder & CEO of Greater Good Health. Greater Good Health (GGH) is an innovative primary care model centered around Nurse Practitioners (NPs). GGH has a bit of a contrarian view when it comes to their business strategy. They are first and foremost optimizing their model for happy and healthy clinicians. GGH strives to offer an amazing employee experience with generous wellness benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. They believe doing so will allow them to build a best-in-class patient experience with better he...
2022-07-0132 min
WellBuiltBuying Your First Home 🏡 | Alex Lofton, Co-Founder & President of LandedOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Alex Lofton, Co-founder & President of Landed. Landed is a real estate technology company with an interesting model and beautiful mission: They are making home ownership more affordable for essential professionals. More specifically, they help education, healthcare, and public sector employees buy homes by providing access to funds, trusted partners and guidance. They have a unique shared appreciation down payment program or coinvestment in a home since they’ve found that many essential professionals are able to afford the monthly payment on a standard mortgage loan but...
2022-06-2038 min
WellBuiltPersonalized Nootropics To Help You Focus & Thrive 🎯 | Dan Freed, Co-Founder & CEO of ThesisOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Dan Freed, Co-Founder & CEO of Thesis. Thesis is a wellness company that makes personalized blends of nootropic supplements. Each of their blends has a different formula or list of proprietary ingredients to help with a specific type of mental state. In their conversation, Dan shared his life and career journey, his own struggles with attention deficit disorder in school, and how nootropics helped turn things around for him. Dan went from dropping out of high school to work at Subway making sandwiches to working as a global che...
2022-06-1448 min
WellBuiltExploring The Evolving Digital Health Landscape 🧐 | Bill Evans, CEO of Rock HealthOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Bill Evans, CEO of Rock Health. Rock Health is a multifaceted digital health organization that consults, invests, and gives back. Rock Health Advisory helps major corporations act on opportunities in digital health’s evolving landscape through a consulting practice and membership program. Rock Health Capital is a venture fund that invests in entrepreneurs building digital health businesses. And finally, Rockhealth.org is a non-profit with the goal of breaking down the long-standing barriers and inequities that exist in healthcare. In their fun...
2022-06-0636 min
WellBuiltRefresh Your State Of Mind 🎨 | Kent Yoshimura, Co-Founder of NeuroOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Kent Yoshimura, Co-Founder & CEO of Neuro. Neuro makes functional gums and mints that help support energy and focus as well as relaxation, calm, and flow. They do this by infusing their products with caffeine, b vitamins, l-theanine, gaba and other ingredients and amino acids that support neurotransmitters and your brain’s wellness. Kent and his co-founder, Ryan, are college friends and started their entrepreneurial journey as elite athletes. Ryan was training with the U.S Paralympic team and Kent was a member of Japan's Olympic Judo team. They were both...
2022-05-0934 min
WellBuiltBoosting Your Energy With Ketones 🦸♂️ | Michael Brandt, Co-Founder of H.V.M.NOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO of H.VM.N, Health Via Modern Nutrition. HVMN is a human performance company best known for their Ketone-IQ, a drinkable ketone designed to be taken daily to support mental clarity, athletic performance, and metabolic health. Ketones are a nutritional primitive, a source of energy that your body naturally makes when doing low-carb/keto diet, exercising, or fasting. Besides providing ketones to hundreds of thousands of everyday people via direct to consumer channels, the brand has also grown through a multi mil...
2022-04-1942 min
WellBuiltMaking Healthy Food Delicious 🌰 | Elizabeth Stein, Founder of Purely ElizabethOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Elizabeth Stein, Founder & CEO of Purely Elizabeth. Purely Elizabeth is a natural foods company that makes better for you products like superfood granola, oatmeal, and pancake mixes. In their conversation, they got into Purely Elizabeth’s founding story. Elizabeth has been working on her brand for over 12 years, and the way she fell into starting the business was incredible to hear. They nerded out on the ways the natural food industry has changed over the last decade, specific ingredients she avoids, how she thinks about health...
2022-04-0436 min
WellBuiltTaking Small Steps To Improve Your Mindsets 📝| Patrick Dossett, Co-Founder of MadeforOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon chatted with Patrick Dossett, Co-Founder & CEO of Madefor. Madefor is a digital program that distills neuroscience, positive psychology, and health physiology research down into simple actionable steps and healthy habits. In their program, they guide their members through ten 21-day challenges. The foundational practices they help develop are Gratitude, Nature, Connection, Breath, Hydration, Rest, Fuel, Clarity, Vision, and Movement. Pat is a former Navy Seal, and during his service, he saw how human performance went beyond the physical body and the critical role mental states played in determining people’s re...
2022-03-3032 min
WellBuiltTaking Control of Your Digital Afterlife 👽 | Rikard Steiber, Founder of GoodTrustOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to Rikard Steiber, Founder & CEO of GoodTrust. Rikard is a serial internet entrepreneur and tech executive with experience successfully launching and growing digital businesses at global companies including Google, Modern Times Group, HTC VIVE, and Einride. When Rikard’s father passed away in the spring of 2020 and the world entered into a state of fear with the pandemic, an interesting and thought-provoking question struck Rikard: do any of us know what happens to our digital stuff when we die? As Rikard explored this concept further, he dis...
2022-03-1522 min
WellBuiltThe Benefits of Saunas & Cold Water Exposure 🔥 | Robbie Bent, Co-Founder of OthershipOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Robbie Bent, Co-Founder & CEO of Othership. Othership is an interesting omnichannel health and wellness concept. In their flagship Toronto location, they are doing guided in-person mental health group classes in saunas and ice baths. Here's a cool video of the experience! Think the Barry’s Bootcamp or Soul Cycle of Hot/Cold. But instead of an active fitness class, you’ll sweat in a 40-person sauna, recover and find your zen in the cold, and hopefully come away with some tools to regulate your nervous system and feel m...
2022-03-0148 min
WellBuiltWhy Acupuncture Works 🪡 | Dr. Elana Weisberg, Director of Acupuncture at TiaOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Dr. Elana Weisberg, Director of Acupuncture at Tia. Tia is creating a modern medical home for women. Blending in-person and virtual care services, Tia’s care model integrates gynecology, primary care, mental health, and other evidence-based wellness services to treat women comprehensively. In their conversation, they got into Elana's journey to acupuncture. Elana was recommended acupuncture because of tendinitis and within a few sessions, her wrist was feeling better, and the treatments also helped with her mood, energy, and anxiety. They got into how acupuncture can...
2022-02-1531 min
WellBuiltNatural Remedies Backed By Science 🌿 | Hilary Quartner, Co-Founder of HilmaOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke with Hilary Quartner, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Hilma. Hilma makes natural remedies for health issues like digestion, head tension, immune support, allergies, and more. Hilma’s formulations are made with powerful herbs and minerals, created by a team of doctors, and backed by clinical research. Unlike most over-the-counter options, Hilma is made without drugs, dyes, fillers, preservatives, or artificial sweeteners. In their conversation, Hilary shared the Aha moment that led her and her co-founders to the creation of Hilma. One of them was struggling with a cold and...
2022-01-3120 min
WellBuiltVirtual Eating Disorder Treatment That Works ⚖️ | Kristina Saffran, Co-Founder & CEO of EquipOn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon had the pleasure of speaking with Kristina Saffran, Co-Founder and CEO of Equip. Equip provides fully virtual treatment to people with anorexia, bulimia, and atypical eating disorders. They’ve based their treatment model on the gold standard of care, Family-Based Treatment — a 5-person care team that includes a family mentor, peer mentor, dietician, therapist, and medical provider. Kristina was diagnosed with anorexia at ten years old. And she and her family were introduced to FBT after four hospitalizations and many relapses. Kristina basically dedicated her life...
2022-01-1431 min
WellBuiltUpgrade your State with a Virtual Mobility Coach 🏋️♀️ | Kelly and Juliet Starrett, Founders of The Ready StateJon had a blast chatting with Juliet & Kelly Starrett, founders of The Ready State. Their passion, knowledge, and candor around the wellness space as well as their own healthy habits and perspective on what needs to change on the systemic level for us to see positive change was inspiring. Kelly & Juliet met 21 years ago when they were both professional whitewater paddlers at a world championship. They fell in love and did what any young and fit married couple would do... open a gym. In 2005, they started San Francisco Cross Fit as the first...
2021-12-0755 min
WellBuiltGrow by Taking Risks 🚀 | Padmasree Warrior, Founder & CEO of Fable, Former CEO of NIO, Board Member at Microsoft & SpotifyJon had a great time speaking with Padmasree Warrior, Founder & CEO of Fable, a social platform and digital community for books and stories. Padma is an impressive technology leader who really embodies her last name. She's had vast business & career experience and has spent plenty of time operating in the trenches. Before Fable, Padma was the CTO of Cisco and Motorola Solutions, she's on the Board of Advisors for Microsoft and Spotify, and was the CEO of NIO (one of Tesla's main international competitors). It was super interesting for us to hear Padma's...
2021-12-0142 min
WellBuiltHow to Prepare Your Mind 🧠 | Zak Williams, Founder & CEO of PYMOn the first episode of WellBuilt, Jon had a meaningful conversation about mental health with Zak Williams, Founder & CEO of PYM. PYM stands for "Prepare Your Mind", and Zak created the company after struggling with his own mental health and trauma after his father, the late Robin Williams, died by suicide. Their first product is a gummy with an amino acid formulation of Gaba, L-Theanine, and Rhodiola that helps promote neurotransmitter health. Longer-term, Zak and his team want to create a global brand that stands for mental health advocacy. Building an open dialogue and creating...
2021-11-2931 min
The Nav.it PodcastNav.ing Employee Benefits with Jon ShooshaniWhat do you know about your employee well-being program? Depending on the benefit, those 'work perks' can not only save you well-earned money over time, but they can also improve your physical, mental, emotional, and (yes) financial health. Joining Maia (yes, she's solo) on this episode of the Nav.it Podcast is Jon Shooshani, Co-founder of JOON. JOON gives employees the freedom to choose wellness and lifestyle options that are meaningful to them. In this episode you'll learn from Jon how to:
Approach your employer about a well-being perk
How to take advantage of those benefits available to y...
2021-07-2127 min
HR InsightsSeries 2: Wellbeing Benefits for the Modern WorkforceThis week on HR Insights - The Podcast, our host Emily Ramji is chatting to Jonathan Shooshani, Co-Founder of JOON. Jon has spent the last decade working at the intersection of wellness and technology and is passionate about building businesses that help people lead happier and healthier lives.Emily and Jon discuss the latest thinking on wellbeing benefits for the modern workforce. In order to create a culture of wellness and wellbeing, organisations need to gather data in order to design tailored interventions that have the most impact, alongside leaders at the top of the organisation role...
2021-04-2224 min
The Founder39. Jon Shooshani | JOON (corporate wellness benefits)Jon Shooshani is the Founder & President of JOON.Jon is a first time founder, having previously started Avo, a wellness based consumer spending card that pivoted into JOON in 2019.JOON is a corporate wellness program that makes it easy for companies to offer flexible benefits around wellbeing. Employers get the freedom to choose wellness and lifestyle options that are meaningful to them and the JOON software automates the reimbursement process to eliminate the administrative burden. JOON currently offers spending categories across fitness, food, mental health, family care, education, donations and student loan repayment.Tune in to...
2021-01-191h 15
Aware with SebUnhealthy Habits & Financial Innovation Change the Game for Remote Workers w/ Founders Jonathan Shooshani & Sebastian ElghanianJonathan Shooshani & Sebastian Elghanian. They’re the founders of Joon, a super innovative health technology company and wellness solution for remote work. Jon shares how living a not so conscious and NOT so healthy past leads him to love and obsess over healthy food, wellness, people, technology, and how they all connect. Sebastian has a strong financial background and talks to us about their first startup, which was a wellness-focused debit card… and how a memory of a highly inspirational and serendipitous event in a taxi ride shifts this previous business into what Joon is today. I freakin loved spen...
2021-01-1539 min
The Look Up! Podcast with Marc WeinsteinThe Future of Work and Employee Wellbeing with Jonathan Shooshani, Co-Founder at JOONThe Most Important ThingCheck out JOON and Jon’s LinkedIn to learn more about the future of work, employee wellbeing, and how you can supercharge your team’s health and happiness with flexible benefits.About Jonathan ShooshaniJon is a social entrepreneur that has been working at the intersection of health, wellbeing, and technology over the past decade. Jon is the Co-founder and President of JOON, a flexible and individualized employee benefits platform.He’s passionate about the future of work, building businesses that help people lead happier and healthier lives...
2020-09-1058 min