#8. Mats Terwiesch, Co-Founder of HYBRD

In this conversation, Mats Terwiesch, co-founder of HYBRD, discusses his journey from being a professional athlete to an entrepreneur in the fitness tech industry. He shares insights on the founding of HYBRD, the importance of community, and the unique analytics offered by their platform for hybrid athletes. Mats emphasizes the need for a central hub in fitness tracking and the value of feedback from serious athletes during the product development phase. He also touches on the influence of Y Combinator, the importance of partnerships, and the future roadmap for HYBRD. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Mats' Background02:31 The Impact of Professional Sports & HYBRD Team06:53 The Genesis of HYBRD: Identifying a Market Gap10:15 Validating the Idea and Initial Development14:06 Feedback from Early Users18:07 Current Offerings and Functionality of HYBRD19:39 Analytics and Data Integration for Hybrid Athletes22:20 Positioning in the Health and Fitness Industry24:31 Overlooked Aspects in Fitness Tech25:58 Global Market Perspectives and Trends28:23 Building a Community Around Hybrid Athletics31:12 Go-to-Market Strategy and Future Milestones34:13 Partnerships and Investors36:22 The Influence of Y Combinator on HYBRD38:42 Future Aspirations and Expanding the User Base41:28 Roadmap for Future Developments43:46 Structural Changes Needed in the Fitness Industry45:47 Long-term Vision and Encouragement for StartupsConnect with Mats on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mats-terwiesch/HYBRD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hybrd-do-hard-things/posts/?feedView=allHYBRD Website: https://www.hybrd.appConnect with me on LinkedIn to learn more about the Business of Health & Wellness: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-hendrik-stalmann/KeywordsHYBRD, fitness tech, entrepreneurship, Y Combinator, health and wellness, hybrid athletes, analytics, community building, go-to-market strategy, partnerships