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ELI - 425 | Rahul Bajaj & Shitiz Ruhail (Founders of Digital Darwin - Fitness Tech)


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In this episode, we sit down with Rahul Bajaj and Shitiz Ruhail, the founders of Digital Darwin—a deep-tech platform revolutionizing sports performance and athlete training through AI, computer vision, and integrated analytics. They share how their platform is helping elite athletes and coaches fine-tune training methods, predict performance improvements, and ultimately unlock human potential. From analyzing motion and form to providing nutrition insights via AI-driven models, Digital Darwin is bringing cutting-edge technology to the sports ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in the future of sports science, AI’s impact on high-performance training, or the entrepreneurial journey in building a deep-tech startup, this conversation has something for you.

Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:02 Meet the Founders: Rahul Bajaj & Shitiz Ruhail
00:41 Backgrounds: From Healthcare & Tech to Sports Innovation
03:41 Origin of the Name “Digital Darwin” & Vision Behind the Venture
05:59 Real-World Examples: Elevating Athlete Performance with Data & AI
09:01 Beyond the Buzz: Explaining the Different “Flavors” of AI
12:46 Applying Computer Vision & LLMs for Athlete Training
20:41 Computer Vision in Action: Ensuring Correct Form & Reducing Injury
27:53 Scaling Up: Supporting 3,000+ Elite Athletes
29:48 Case Studies & Success Stories from National Centers of Excellence
31:49 Go-To-Market Strategy: Who Pays & How They Reach the Market
36:27 Customization vs. Standardization Across Different Sports
41:17 Reflections on Entrepreneurship & Building a Deep-Tech Startup
55:46 Closing Remarks & Future Outlook

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Entrepreneur's Live Interviews 🎙️By Priya Ranjan Mohanty