About Vishal Gondal:
Vishal Gondal is a prominent Indian entrepreneur known as the pioneer and Father of the Indian Gaming Industry. He founded Indiagames at the age of 16, scaling it internationally before its acquisition by Disney in 2011 for approximately $100 million. Vishal then transitioned into health-tech, establishing GOQii in 2014—a groundbreaking company promoting holistic wellness through advanced wearable technology and personalized coaching. He also hosts "The Awakening Code" podcast, exploring the intersection of AI, spirituality, innovation, and consciousness. Recognized globally as an innovative leader, Vishal continues to bridge technology and wellness, transforming how people engage with their health and lives.
In this episode, Dean Newlund and Vishal Gondal discuss:
- How gamification influences long-term behavior change
- Shifting from reactive treatment to preventive healthcare models
- Understanding the gap between knowing and doing in health
- The role of AI in predicting and personalizing health interventions
- Exploring human purpose and spirituality in the age of AI
Key Takeaways:
- Gamification works best when tasks are aligned with a person's skill level and progress is reinforced through small, consistent rewards.
- Most people already know what to do for their health, but the challenge lies in sustained motivation, not access to more information.
- The current healthcare system is incentivized to treat sickness instead of preventing it, which misaligns its goals with actual health outcomes.
- Artificial intelligence is enabling real-time, personalized health risk predictions that can guide users to make proactive lifestyle changes.
"AI is going to force the healthcare system to transform, because now you no longer have to have a probability game—it’s a predictability game.” — Vishal Gondal
Connect with Vishal Gondal:
Website: https://goqii.com/in-en
Show: The Awakening Code: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2gtuaqZASZ0ddMrBVq_CjkXqV9UvrhMY
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAwakeningCode
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalgondal/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/vishalgondal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VishalGondalOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishygo/
GOQii Smart Vital series: https://store.goqii.com/smartvital
See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I
Connect with Dean:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw
Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/
The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/
Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com
Phone: 1-800-926-7370
Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez
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