Acquired Special: "Why Now" for Digital Health (with Levels founder Josh Clemente)
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Apr 6, 2021 Join Josh Clemente, founder of Levels and former SpaceX engineer, as he discusses the evolution of digital health and its impact on metabolic awareness. Josh shares his personal journey transitioning from high-stakes aerospace engineering to innovative health tech, revealing how stress and diet influence blood sugar. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of direct-to-consumer health solutions, the role of continuous glucose monitors, and the exciting future of personalized health subscriptions.
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SpaceX's Scrappy Solution
- At SpaceX, a torn rocket nozzle posed a major threat to a launch.
- Elon Musk had a technician trim the nozzle with shears, enabling a successful launch.
Risk Tolerance at SpaceX
- Old aerospace companies, burdened by existing success, fear failure.
- SpaceX, having less to lose, embraces risk, fostering a culture of innovation.
From Burnout to Biohacking
- Josh Clemente experienced burnout at SpaceX, leading him to explore metabolic health.
- A study on ketogenic diets and oxygen toxicity sparked his interest in nutrition's impact on energy.
