Gorgi Nikkaran is the inventor of Gravocore, a revolutionary exercise tool that packs all the benefits of a full-sized gym into a compact seven-pound product that can be used anywhere. After suffering an injury that prevented him from exercising using traditional equipment, Gorgi set out to create a device that would help him solve his pain, and wanted to share his invention with as many people as possible. Tune in to this episode to find out more about Gravocore and Gorgi’s entrepreneurship journey that has led to it.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:20] John introduces his guest for this episode — Gorgi Nikkaran.

[1:20] Gorgi explains his heritage.

[2:15] What is Gravocore? How did Gorgi come up with the idea for it and what does he plan on doing with it?

[4:40] Gravocore is a product that combines many different things into one compact package in a way that isn’t threatening.

[7:45] Gravocore allows you to use your own body weight and gravity to adjust the resistance for each exercise, making it a suitable product for people ranging from a Navy Seal, to a grandma.

[9:29] A lot of great inventions are born out of entrepreneurs who are passionate about solving some sort of pain, and then sharing that with as many people as possible. Gorgi and Gravocore are no different.

[13:16] What are some challenges that Gorgi has had in his entrepreneurial journey?

[15:40] Knowing that different parties are working toward a common vision helps overcome conflict that may arise in the process of creating something, and this can only be achieved with clear and open communication.

[16:43] Gorgi grew up without parents, and had to overcome some immense challenges in his life — these are the things that make up his essence today.

[21:17] Gravocore hasn’t been launched yet. Gorgi talks about where in the process he is, and what the next steps are for him.

[22:45] Why would Gorgi do a Kickstarter campaign despite the fact that he has a working prototype?

[26:25] What has Gorgi learned about finances, taxes, and profitability, that he didn’t know before embarking on this entrepreneurial journey?

[29:59] The adversities that Gorgi has faced in his life have given him an intense gratitude for what he has today, and he takes that into building his business too.

[34:55] When does Gorgi expect to launch Gravocore on Kickstarter?

[35:15] Gorgi shares a little about how he comes up with inventions, and the thought processes behind them.

[42:14] Gorgi has never read an entire book in his life!

[44:45] Gorgi points out an important truth — exercising won’t change anything, if you’re not eating right as well. They work in combination.

[48:13] What are some apps and technology that Gorgi uses?

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Gorgi Nikkaran on LinkedIn

Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Gravocore

Gravocore Promotional Video

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Kickstarter

Coolest Cooler on Kickstarter

David & Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell

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