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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 22 MIN

How Failing Forward Sparked John Mark Pero’s Mission to Reinvent Healthcare with Levers Health

from Pulse Ox · host Eric Stopper

In this compelling episode of the Pulse Ox podcast, host Eric Stopper sits down with entrepreneur John Mark Pero—founder of Levers Health, a telehealth longevity platform that's making waves in personalized medicine.John Mark shares his candid journey from growing up in Santa Cruz, through career pivots in engineering and startups, to launching Levers Health after navigating entrepreneurial failures and lessons learned. Dive into the origin story of Levers Health and discover how John Mark blends foundational health education with modern telehealth solutions designed to put power back in the hands of the individual.Eric and John Mark unpack:The concept behind “Levers”—the major drivers of health in our lives, and how small tweaks can transform your wellbeingWhat it’s really like to shut down a startup, including how to know when to walk away from a project and how to bounce backThe role of vulnerability, resilience, and timing in entrepreneurship, with deeply personal stories from both guest and host about learning from mistakes and supporting one anotherVisioning and future self exercises: how John Mark visualizes success and what he wishes he’d acted on soonerThe rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare: John Mark's predictions for the next five years, from AI and integrated health data to the rise of self-advocacy and ownership in medicineStay tuned for honest, actionable advice for founders in any field—and a hopeful vision for the future of health.Where to find John Mark Pero:Instagram: @johnmarkperoLever’s Health: @levershealthIf you enjoy this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a little inspiration or guidance on their own journey!Pulse Ox Podcast: Breathing Real Life Into Health and Entrepreneurship.

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