In this conversation, Kyriakos is discussing with Eswar, the Chief Technology Officer for Equinox.
They discuss Eswar's journey at Equinox and the company's technology and user experience evolution. They also delve into the role of data in enhancing the athlete experience and personalizing workouts.
The conversation covers various topics related to fitness coaching, data tracking, nutrition, sleep, technology, company culture, collaboration, scaling teams, and future focus.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:19 - Early technology team and growth
09:39 - Core principles: member acquisition, retention, and revenue
14:41 - Personalized class suggestions and streamlined check-in
16:55 - App integration with club's Wi-Fi
20:51 - Custom content on cardio equipment
22:54 - Data-driven product development
26:58 - Coaching product for strength training
29:01 - Data for fitness progress tracking
33:05 - Live data for real-time coaching
35:14 - Role of technology in coaching
39:27 - Leadership
45:29 - Team Culture
47:34 - Building balanced and diverse teams
51:45 - Future focus on aging, mental health, and nutrition
