In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we’re joined by JC Landivar, a product and technology leader with a wealth of experience across industries including aerospace, legal tech, consumer products, and sports tech. JC shares his fascinating journey from project management to becoming an executive coach, emphasizing the importance of leadership, product discovery, and innovative thinking in driving change. With a special focus on sports tech, JC dives into how AI and predictive analytics are revolutionizing the world of athletic performance, training, and recovery.

Key Lessons Covered in This Episode:

From Aerospace to Sports Tech:

Discover how JC’s diverse career path—from aerospace to sports tech—shaped his unique perspective on technology and innovation. Learn how his experiences in different fields have influenced his approach to leadership and problem-solving.

The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Sports:

JC highlights the transformative impact of AI on athletic training, injury prevention, and physical therapy, with technologies like B1 Sports and Nora Vision at the forefront of this change.

Data-Driven Insights for Smarter Training:

Learn how predictive analytics are unlocking new ways to enhance athletic performance by providing actionable insights that shape smarter training regimens.

Product Discovery and Effective Leadership:

JC explains the importance of validating ideas before launching products and how leaders can use this approach to avoid failures and achieve success in the competitive tech space.

Embracing Risk and Learning from Failure:

Innovation comes with its challenges. JC shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to take risks, learn from setbacks, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Mentoring and Executive Coaching:

As a certified executive coach, JC discusses the importance of coaching in leadership development, offering practical tips for growing as a leader and inspiring innovation in teams.

Key Takeaways:

✅ AI is unlocking unprecedented possibilities in sports performance and recovery.

✅ Effective leadership requires a blend of technical expertise and creative thinking.

✅ Embracing product discovery helps businesses develop solutions that truly meet user needs.

✅ Innovation often requires taking risks and learning from failures.

Links And Resources:

Connect with JC Landivar on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jclandivar572

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