Lubo Smid Podcast

Meet Kevin Wathey, Founder & CEO of Baseline and Velara, whose personal loss set him on a mission to redefine health and wellness. After losing his mother at a young age, he sought to understand what it truly means to live a long, healthy life. Through his work, Kevin explores the intersection of AI, health data, and longevity, empowering people to take control of their well-being. His pursuit of resilience led him to test his own limits—most notably by running an ultramarathon, proving that consistency and mental strength drive true transformation.Chapters:00:00 The Journey Begins: Personal Stories and Connections02:59 Finding Purpose Through Loss and Growth05:51 The Intersection of Health and Wellness Ventures09:03 Innovating Hospitality: A New Approach to Wellness11:55 Transforming Health Experiences: From Qualitative to Quantitative14:55 The Role of Technology in Health and Wellness18:14 Harmonizing Health Data: The Digital Twin Concept21:06 AI's Impact on Health and Wellness23:48 Quality Over Quantity: The Future of Health Data31:35 The Power of Consistency in Health and Life35:23 Resilience: Overcoming Life's Challenges46:19 Pushing Limits: The Journey of an Ultra Marathon50:19 Optimizing Health: Sleep and Lifestyle Choices53:30 Exploring Fasting: A New Frontier in HealthKevin Wathey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwathey/

Meet Sarah, founder of CeraThrive and a leader in health innovation. With a background in pharmaceuticals, Sarah’s passion for light therapy and biohacking led her to create new devices that optimize brain function, improve gut health, and enhance overall well-being. By combining red light therapy, grounding, and structured water, Sarah is helping us understand more about health and longevity.

Welcome to this special episode, where David Semerad and I sit down to share the real, unfiltered story of building STRV.

Meet Rockwell Shah, CEO of Ozlo Sleep, the company behind innovative sleep buds that quiet the noise and help people rest better. With a deep background in digital health and a passion for creating meaningful solutions, Rockwell led Ozlo to raise an incredible $5.5 million through the most successful Indiegogo campaign ever. By combining advanced technology with a focus on solving real sleep challenges, he’s changing the way we think about rest, one peaceful night at a time.

Meet Adam Cohen Aslatei, CEO of Three Day Rule Matchmaking, a modern service helping singles find meaningful connections through personalized matchmaking. With over a decade of experience in the dating industry, Adam has led innovative ventures like S’More and played key roles at Bumble and Tawkify, shaping how we approach relationships in the digital age.

Chapters:

06:00 Building Successful Dating Products

12:03 The Role of Matchmaking in Modern Dating

17:50 The Future of Dating: Technology Meets Personalization

24:02 Balancing Life and Dating: Tips for Success

Adam Cohen Aslatei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-cohen-aslatei-0170018/

Meet Ben Katz, Co-Founder and CEO of HYBRD, the first app designed to help hybrid athletes track and optimize their training. With a background at WHOOP and Appex, Ben’s experience in fitness tech and product growth helped HYBRD gain YC’s attention just two months after launch. Passionate about building for athletes, Ben and the HYBRD team are shaping the future of hybrid training.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Background02:57 The Intersection of Health, Fitness, and Technology05:54 Identifying Market Gaps and Unique Insights09:01 Building the Hybrid App: Challenges and Innovations11:48 The Role of Data Integration in Fitness Tracking15:13 Rapid Development and Team Dynamics17:59 Vision for the Future of Hybrid Training21:03 The Unique Hybrid Score Concept24:03 Y Combinator Experience and Lessons Learned30:43 Building a Community for Feedback31:53 Embracing Imperfection in Product Development34:29 The Value of Founding Members36:14 Key Product Development Strategies37:06 Insights from User Data41:33 Preparing for Demo Day43:28 Future Aspirations and Growth45:14 The Role of AI in Fitness47:29 Trends in Health Tech PartnershipsBen Katz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminlkatz/

Meet Dirk Friel, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of TrainingPeaks, the world’s #1 app for athletes and coaches. In this episode, Dirk talks about the future of sports training, from altitude training and data-driven insights to building sustainable coaching businesses.

Meet Martin Tolar, a neuroscientist and biotech leader working to solve Alzheimer’s—a disease affecting over 400 million people globally. With $1 billion invested and 11 years of research, his team is on the verge of a groundbreaking cure.

Meet Nikolina, a visionary entrepreneur transforming healthcare by focusing on biological age. As the founder of GlycanAge, she’s pioneering a way to predict health risks up to ten years before symptoms appear, giving individuals a head start on preventive action. From her beginnings in tech to groundbreaking advances in biotech, Nikolina shares her insights on resilience, risk-taking, and the power of understanding your body on a molecular level. Nikolina Lauc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolinalauc/

Meet Christian Osgood, a real estate investor who scaled from 4 to 225 units in just three years by prioritizing relationships over deals. He shares how connecting with seasoned owners fueled his rapid growth. Discover his strategy for buying properties with little to no money down and how small adjustments led to massive success.

00:00 The Game-Changing Moment That Transformed My Real Estate Path

04:12 From Sales to Real Estate: The Surprising Skills That Made All the Difference

10:36 Why Building Relationships Beats Chasing Deals Every Time

13:19 The Power of Consistency: Your Key to Long-Term Success

19:01 Clarity Through Goals: How I Went from Stagnant to Scaling

21:06 Shocking Discoveries in the Real Estate Market

28:34 Staying Motivated: How to Set Ambitious Goals and Crush Them

31:46 The Multifamily Strategy: Growing Wealth with Real Estate

33:16 Mastering Risk: How to Safeguard Your Investments

37:34 Lessons Learned: Turning Challenges into Million-Dollar Wins

44:19 How Can Technology Help in Property Management

51:11 Real Estate Success: Actionable Steps for Aspiring Investors

53:54 Real Estate Myths Busted: What Really Works in the Industry

Christian Osgood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-osgood-10a95b71/