July 28, 2025

What Every Founder Needs to Know About Balance - Marc Kerrest - S2 - E17

18 minutes

What if the data you’re tracking could change your life—personally and professionally?

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Marc Kerrest—founder and CEO of GPS DataViz—to explore how data is transforming elite sports, behavior change, and the entrepreneurial journey. From launching a startup that now works with the NFL and European football clubs, to navigating a neck injury that redefined his priorities, Marc shares a powerful story of growth, humility, and purpose.

Whether you’re a founder, athlete, or simply curious about how data can shape habits and decisions, this episode is full of actionable insights.

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🔍 What You’ll Learn:
•How Marc built GPS DataViz from scratch and got into top leagues
•The impact of personal data on recovery, wellness, and performance
•Balancing entrepreneurship with family and physical setbacks
•The identity crisis that comes after injury—and how to rebuild
•Practical advice for leaders navigating uncertainty

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Marc Kerrest, Founder & CEO of GPS DataViz
00:57 – From soccer to finance: Marc’s journey into data
03:17 – The moment GPS DataViz was born
04:33 – Breaking into pro sports: NFL, NBA, European football, and more
05:25 – What family means to Marc
06:43 – How Marc approaches health and recovery
09:05 – Behavior change through data tracking (Oura Ring, sleep, and wellness)
10:45 – Balancing startup life and personal time
12:42 – The neck injury that changed everything
14:59 – Reflecting on purpose: finance vs. fulfillment
16:07 – Marc’s advice to founders: Growth comes from the valleys

Learn more about GPS Data:

https://www.gpsdataviz.com

Connect with Marc:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-kerrest/

https://www.instagram.com/mkerrest/