In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Chris McAdam, Co-founder of Getahead, the on-demand sports psychology app revolutionizing how athletes approach mental fitness. Getahead’s personalized mental training programs are designed to boost self-belief, discipline, focus, and energy — bringing elite-level mindset training to everyone.

They dive into:

• The founding story behind Getahead and how it’s reshaping mental training for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
• Why mental fitness deserves the same focus as physical training — and how Getahead is leading the mindset movement.
• The science behind their mindset routine and how it enhances performance across disciplines.
• How Getahead is making mental skills training accessible beyond elite athletes.
• Challenges of bootstrapping a startup in wellness and fitness, and their plans as they seek investors to scale.
• How Getahead is shifting the conversation from reactive mental health approaches to proactive performance optimization.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion about the intersection of mental health, athletic performance, and innovation in the wellness industry.

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🕒 Key Talking Points

• Getahead’s mission to democratize mental fitness training.
• The science behind building self-belief, focus, and energy through mindset routines.
• Shifting the mental health conversation in sports from reactive to proactive.
• Bootstrapping a wellness startup and scaling challenges.
• How Getahead is creating a new standard for mental fitness.