Start Up Sit Down | Season 2, Episode 1

In this episode, Alex Theodorou speaks with Stefan Weiss, the CEO of Straffr. Stefan, who is originally from Germany and now lives in Amsterdam, created the world’s first smart resistance band that connects to phones and provides direct feedback and interactive training experiences. The product was developed to make exercising easier and more accessible to everyone, and despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the company was able to bring the product to market. The conversation also touches on the importance of being resilient and the successful Kickstarter campaign they launched to pre-order the product. The team has now launched a new crowdfunding campaign that is open to anyone interested in supporting the company.

Timestamps

0:00:00

Conversation with Stefan, Founder and CEO of Straffr

0:02:34

Exploring the Journey of Building a Smart Resistance Band

0:04:17

Challenges of Building a Hardware Product During the COVID-19 Pandemic

0:06:23

Successful Launch of Home Training Product Amidst Pandemic Challenges

0:09:02

Straffr Launches Crowd Investing Campaign to Grow Business and Engage Community

0:11:43

The Journey of a Successful Resistance Band Campaign: Impact Stories and Challenges

0:13:51

Exploring the Role of Professional Athletes in Straffr's Crowd Investing Campaign

0:19:47

Benefits of Interactive Workout Experiences

0:21:55

Exploring the Future of Portable Functional Fitness

In this episode, Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with Hamza Shaikh, Co-Founder & CEO of Stabl to showcase how they are moving recovery from the clinic to your living room using webcam technology. Find out how they are impacting the millions of people around the world and engaging with their rehabilitation like never before, one rep at a time. 

Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with Dr. Celest Austin, MD, PhD,  Founder & CEO of GoManda as we discuss all things Autism and how she is transforming learning using a strengths-based approach, as well as the shift from person-centred language to identity first language, and the future of inclusive education experiences. Check it out! 

In this episode, Alex (@neurofitvr) sits down with the Wellest team (@wellestinc) joined by Dave (@davesekowski), and Chris (@chrisskowera) as they share the exciting and turbulent journey to find their calling to transform and remove the guesswork in your nutrition and lifestyle. We dive into the origin story, the life changing successes they've seen with users, and the future of the company and the industry looking forward. Enjoy!

This episode we sit down with Dr. Ellen Cullen as she shares how she went from clinician to educator to inventor to transform work with pediatrics. Check it out! 

Alex sits down with Dr. Caitlin Strobel, OTD as we discuss the future, challenges and innovation within healthcare and Dr. Strobel's perspective on what can be done and the steps being taken today to get there. 

Alex shares a story about how one of the first setbacks he recalled in business helped to shape his outlook on building Neurofit. Enjoy!

This episode offers a brief overview of our new podcast launch. Alex shares the a glimpse into what you can expect from this podcast including:

1) what does this podcast provide?

2) where does this content matter?

3) how will it bring you value?

4) why now?

We hope you enjoy the start of this journey and thanks for listening!