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Jun 2021
1h 13m

Will Ahmed - Optimizing Human Performanc...

Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts
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My guest today is Will Ahmed, founder of fitness wearable company WHOOP. What started as a business plan in 2011 has evolved into the 24/7 health-tracking device you’ll often see on athletes across professional sports. During our conversation, Will and I discuss how his own backstory ties into the founding of WHOOP, the key design decisions they made in the ... Show More
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