Cobra Venom, Mount Everest & Building Avini | Rik Deitsch with Dave Johnson

What turns a five-year-old in a hospital waiting room into a biochemist who studies cobra venom for a living? In this conversation, Dave Johnson draws out the personal story behind the science as Rick Deitsch recounts the journey that shaped his career and led to Avini Health.Rick takes us from his childhood and the researchers who first inspired him, through his work isolating venom from cone snails and cobras, his fast rise at Rexall, and the founding of his own biotech company. He speaks candidly about the lawsuits and regulatory letters that come with visibility — explaining the story behind each in his own words — and shares why he believes Avini, built alongside partners he's known for 30 years, is structured to avoid the mistakes that sink so many companies.Along the way: the famous flag carried to the summit of Mount Everest, the surprise product line that became a cornerstone, and Rick's philosophy that "everything is people."This is the story episode — next time, Rick promises to dig into the science and the products.🎙️ Join us live this Saturday at 8:00 AM Pacific: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/976690439 Phone: 669 900 6833 | Meeting ID: 976 690 439 #Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are those of the speakers. Statements regarding products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. Avini Health, Rick Deitsch, Dave Johnson, biochemistry, wellness, entrepreneurship, network marketing, natural health, biotech, leadershiphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/seeyouatthetopaviniRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2217375.rssWebsite: https://wellnesszone.buzzsprout.comThe Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this product, which is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.