Lubo Smid Podcast

Get to know industry leaders beyond their highlight reels. Hosted by STRV co-founder/CEO Lubo Smid, the Lubo Smid Podcast extracts the wisdom of people killing it in their fields. Advice, stories, predictions. It’s all here.

Lubo Smid Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Lubo Smid, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lubo Smid hosts Lubo Smid Podcast, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Aging Is a Disease—And We Can Cure It: Inside the Vision of Enhanced Games | Dr Aron D'Souza

  Aug 7, 202556 minS0

  <p>Meet Dr. Aron D'Souza, the visionary behind Enhanced Games and a bold new era in human performance. From redefining the limits of sports to challenging how we think about aging, cognition, and enhancement, Dr. D’Souza shares why the future belongs to the enhanced. We dive into the science of superhumans, the race between nations to innovate, and why travel might be the new smoking. This is more than sport—it’s a glimpse into the next stage of human evolution.Chapters:00:00 The Vision of Enhanced Games04:05 The Future of Human Enhancement12:19 The Next Age of Mankind20:21 The Role of AI...

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  #99 Trends, Tech, and the Future of Community-Driven Fitness | Edward Hertzman

  Jul 24, 202550 minS0

  <p>Meet Edward Hertzman, founder of Athletech Media and the voice behind the fitness industry’s new wave. From building Sourcing Journal to launching the go-to platform for fitness and wellness news, Edward shares how media, investment, and community are reshaping a fast-growing space. We dive into personalization, the rise of Hyrox, and why this fragmented industry finally has a seat at the table.Chapters:00:00 The Impact of a Major Fitness Event03:00 Industry Trends and Innovations06:06 Community and Collaboration in Fitness08:43 Investor Insights and Market Dynamics11:47 Technological Advancements in Wellness14:45 The Future of Health and Fitness24:41 Personalized Experiences in Tech an...

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  #98 Why Cold Plunges Are More Than a Trend — Inside the Ice Bath Industry | Chiel Kraai

  Jul 10, 202551 minS0

  <p>Meet Chiel, wellness entrepreneur and founder behind a fast-growing cold plunge brand, who’s helping shape the future of recovery through contrast therapy and community. From building beautifully designed ice baths to scaling globally and navigating wellness culture, Chiel shares how product, strategy, and stillness are transforming the way we recharge—one plunge at a time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters: </p><p>00:00 Introduction to Contrast Therapy and Business Insights</p><p>02:57 The Rise of Ice Bathing and Wim Hof's Influence</p><p>06:02 Challenges of Scaling a Global Business</p><p>08:56 Competition and Product Differentiation</p><p>11:52 Marketing Stra...

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  #97 From 100+ OrangeTheory Franchises to Prana Living: Fasting, Frequency & Consciousness | Pavel Stuchlik

  Jun 26, 202556 minS0

  <p>Meet Pavel Stuchlik, entrepreneur, DJ, and founder of Upper Aeon, who built over 100 OrangeTheory franchises before stepping away to explore the deeper dimensions of human potential. From running a fitness empire to guiding dark retreats and living on prana, Pavel shares how fasting, frequency, and stillness became his path to inner power.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters: </p><p>00:00 – From OrangeTheory to Inner Work</p><p>01:17 – Lessons from Failure & Redefining Success</p><p>04:00 – First Business & Burning Out</p><p>08:12 – Building 100+ OrangeTheory Franchises</p><p>10:37 – Dark Retreats, Fasting & Conscious Tech</p><p>15:40 – Selling OrangeTheory & Starting Over</p><p>17:20 – Losing It All & Reinv...

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  #96 Can Tech Solve Mindfulness? The Science Behind Muse and Modern Meditation | Ariel Garten

  Jun 12, 202548 minS0

  <p>Meet Ariel Garten, neuroscientist and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband transforming how we approach meditation, focus, and mental wellness. From her early passion for the mind to building one of the most recognized names in neurotechnology, Ariel shares the science behind Muse and how it’s helping people track brain activity, improve habits, and stay calm in a noisy world. This episode explores the intersection of tech, behavior, and mindfulness—and what it means to truly know your own brain.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Muse and Its Founders</p><p>01:00 Ariel's Journey into...

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