Founder of MYZONE: Dave Wright

Dave Wright, the founder of MyZone, discusses with Kyriakos the journey of creating MyZone and the challenges of manufacturing wearable technology. He shares insights on finding the right manufacturer in China and the importance of building strong relationships. Dave also explains the unique B2B approach of MyZone, connecting consumers with fitness facilities. He highlights the impact of MyZone on workouts and the future of the industry being in insights. Lastly, he provides advice for entrepreneurs attending trade shows and emphasizes the importance of having a strong presence. The conversation with Dave Wright from Myzone covers topics such as actionable insights from data, company culture at Myzone, testing for adversity in interviews, and the future of wearable devices. Takeaways Myzone focuses on providing actionable insights from data to help users stay motivated and achieve their fitness goals. Company culture at Myzone emphasizes hard work, avoiding negativity, and having fun. Testing for adversity in interviews can help identify candidates who can handle challenges and setbacks. The future of wearable devices may involve continuous biomarkers, smaller form factors, and devices that are fit for specific purposes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:36 Creating MyZone and Solving Industry Problems 05:10 Expanding into Hardware and Manufacturing Challenges 08:57 Choosing Hardware and Controlling the User Experience 09:17 Finding the Right Manufacturer in China 11:14 Lessons Learned from Manufacturing 16:25 The Importance of Manufacturing Relationships 19:59 Advice for Finding a Manufacturer in China 20:23 Insights on Manufacturing in China 24:02 Dealing with Recalls and Learning from Mistakes 27:43 Telemetry and Displaying Live Data 33:46 B2B Approach and Connecting with Facilities 36:40 Impact of MyZone on Workouts 41:32 Approaching Trade Shows and B2B Sales 53:35 Actionable Insights from Data 01:01:02 Company Culture at Myzone 01:06:16 Testing for Adversity in Interviews 01:08:11 The Future of Wearable Devices More about ⁠MYZONE -- More about ⁠Terra⁠  More ⁠Podcasts⁠