Jacob is the Founder and CEO of Superpower, a personal healthcare startup with an all-in-one app focused on preventing disease, optimizing performance, and promoting longevity. Previously, Jacob co-founded and sold Commsor, a user engagement software startup. He also co-founded Launch House, a cohort-based incubator program for founders, and continues to invest through Launch House which now functions as a more traditional venture fund. Follow Jacob on X @J__Cub.
[0:00] - How his mother's battle with chronic illness drove Jacob to build in the healthcare industry
[7:35] - Why Jacob was originally drawn to entrepreneurship
[10:00] - How Jacob uses his understanding of emotional volatility to make life decisions
[14:33] - Jacob’s experience creating remote businesses and supporting remote cultures
[24:48] - Fostering human connection through community
[30:19] - The success and limits of Launch House
[37:07] - An introduction to Superpower
[39:13] - How Superpower bundles the world of health apps
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