Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith, founder of Qualtrics and majority owner of the Utah Jazz, shares his inspiring journey from a 1.9 GPA high school dropout to a billionaire entrepreneur. He talks about starting Qualtrics from scratch with his father and how a focus on universities accelerated their success. Smith reveals his unconventional sales techniques, the importance of deeply knowing your product, and an emotional decision to turn down a $500M offer. He also recounts the challenges and triumphs of buying the Utah Jazz, emphasizing community responsibility and his passion for basketball.

Ryan Smith, co-founder of Tru Diagnostic, discusses longevity and biological aging tests. He highlights the most accurate tests and gives tips to reduce your pace of aging. They also talk about the immune system age, the MTHFR gene, and supplements for healthy aging.

Bob Heethuis, executive of the Utah Mammoth, shares insights about the team's thrilling start and the buzz surrounding their new mascot, Tusky. Ryan Smith, the owner, discusses the vibrant sports culture in Utah and exciting arena upgrades that enhance the fan experience. John-Michael Liles, former NHL defenseman, provides an analysis of the Colorado Avalanche's impressive early season and their power play challenges. The trio dives into young talent integration, including Logan Cooley, and reflects on the dynamics shaping the league today.

Neuro-computationalist Ryan Smith discusses empirical computational psychiatry, in-silico simulations, and the role of aberrant precision-weighting in neuropsychological disorders. The podcast delves into optimizing well-being through free energy, decision uncertainty in mental health conditions, exposure therapy, preferences in active inference models, emotional granularity, and future work in the field.

Ryan Smith, the owner of the Utah Jazz and co-founder of Qualtrics, discusses buying the Jazz, applying tech lessons to basketball, getting rid of the RSN deal, starting a non-profit, views on productivity, becoming a CEO, dropping out of high school, Qualtrics journey, and creating the experience management category.

Ryan Smith, an expert in epigenetic testing, discusses the importance of understanding your biological age and how epigenetic tests can help navigate away from disease. They explore the controversy surrounding statin drugs, the potential of growth factors like thymus and beta-4 for tissue repair and anti-aging, and the clinical applications of lab test results. Privacy concerns of genetic testing are addressed, along with interventions that can change biological age. The growth of True Diagnostics and advances in epigenetic data analysis are discussed, as well as the connection between stress, mind, and aging.

In this engaging conversation, Ryan Smith, Executive Chairman of Qualtrics and owner of the Utah Jazz, shares his inspiring journey from fan to franchise owner. He discusses the exciting challenges of hosting NBA All-Star Weekend and the vibrant 'Jam Session' convention in Salt Lake City. Ryan delves into the realities of sports team ownership, highlighting community connections and the emotional complexities involved. He encourages listeners to embrace change and actively improve their lives, making this a thought-provoking and uplifting dialogue.

Ryan Smith, principal at Elevation Capital Group, discusses his real estate journey, investing in self-storage and mobile home parks, underwriting process, and navigating through market cycles. He shares insights on market selection, post-COVID investment trends, strategic rent increases, and community-driven investing approach.

Ryan Smith, Owner of Utah Jazz & Real Salt Lake, discusses transitioning from tech to sports ownership, building a sustainable organization, creating a culture of passion, team building on and off the court, the business of the NBA, transforming media strategy, short-form content and personalized experiences for fans, streaming revenues for champion players, investing in Utah, and owning and managing a sports team.

Ryan Smith, co-founder of Qualtrics and the new owner of the Utah Jazz, shares insights on navigating the complexities of sports ownership while preparing for an IPO. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of managing a basketball team and the strategies to enhance fan engagement. Smith also discusses the transformative power of AI, particularly its role in customer support and real-time sentiment analysis. Tune in for his take on the evolving landscape of tech, sports, and the unique culture of basketball in Utah!