Jamie Maltabes on Addiction, Recovery and Building Infinite Medical Group

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jamie Maltabes, Founder and CEO of Infinite Medical Group, a rapidly growing wellness and regenerative medicine company. Jamie’s journey to entrepreneurship was shaped by years of personal struggle, addiction, recovery, and a relentless commitment to rebuilding her life and helping others do the same.Jamie shares how hitting rock bottom in her twenties forced her to completely transform her life, ultimately leading her to build a business rooted in real impact. From navigating addiction and high-stakes poker to launching a wellness company from a basement side hustle, her story is a powerful reminder that some of the strongest founders are forged through adversity and reinvention.Chapters 01:20 – Jamie’s Earliest Memory of Leadership and Truth-Telling 04:00 – Struggling With Food, Body Image, and Early Eating Disorders 06:38 – Addiction to Alcohol, Drugs, and the Cycle of Self-Destruction 09:48 – The Moment That Led Jamie to Alcoholics Anonymous 10:21 – Rebuilding Life Through Recovery and Personal Discipline 12:13 – Channeling Addiction Into AA and New Obsessions 13:12 – Discovering Poker and Entering the High-Stakes Card World 16:07 – Running Private Poker Games During COVID 17:09 – The Realization That Forced Jamie to Walk Away From Poker 18:42 – The Power of Environment and Finding the Right Circles 20:25 – Divorce, Leaving Poker, and Career Transition 21:10 – Building Leadership Experience at HairClub 22:27 – Losing Money in a Business Dispute and the Push to Start Over 23:00 – The Birth of Infinite Medical Group 26:37 – Discovering Ozempic and Its Impact on Weight Management 28:37 – Launching a Wellness Side Hustle From Her Basement 29:05 – Turning a Side Hustle Into a Scalable Medical Business 30:12 – The Unexpected Challenges of Launching a Medical Clinic 31:16 – Why Speed and Execution Drive Infinite’s Growth 32:57 – Expansion Plans and Balancing Business With Family 34:46 – Psychedelic Therapy, Healing, and Personal Growth 41:14 – Entrepreneurship as a Personal Development Journey 43:04 – Leading With Purpose and Building a Positive Team Culture 44:10 – Advice Jamie Would Give Her 24-Year-Old Self 46:54 – The Power of Pivots and Never Quitting the GameGuest Links:|Website: https://infinitemedicalgroup.comInstagram: @infinitemedicalgroup @jamiemaltabesIf you're a founder doing $1MM+ in annual revenue, apply for the Founders Club today: https://go.foundersclubofficial.com/intro-fc-aaronStay Connected!Aaron Spivak:IG: @‌SpivakLinkedinThe Founders ClubIG: @‌TheFoundersClubWebsite www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder:TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcastYoutube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast