Podcast
Ep. 5

How to use a video in training, and what is Minimum Delightful Product?

Published
July 6, 2023
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TrainingPeaks Co-founder Gear Fisher reveals why successful exits are just the beginning of the entrepreneurial journey. Learn how challenging conventional wisdom led to both a pioneering sports tech platform and an unconventional post-exit life.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Exit strategy: navigating the art of building and selling a category-defining company
  • Product philosophy: developing the "Minimum Delightful Product" that users love
  • Video innovation: revolutionizing athletic training through visual technology
  • Belief systems: transforming both business and life by challenging core assumptions
  • Post-exit life: embracing unconventional success after building a tech empire

Essential for founders looking beyond traditional startup narratives. Discover how aligning business with personal values creates opportunities for both professional success and personal fulfillment. Check it out!

Episode Transcript

Gear Fisher
Co-founder of Training Peaks
Gear is the founder of TrainingPeaks, a pioneering solution used by millions of athletes today. After fulfilling the dream of many founders by creating a great company, Gear made the bold move to settle on a farm in a beautiful location. Gear claims that "changing one's beliefs is harder than changing one's behavior" - a maxim that has guided many of his decisions over the years. This transition may come as a surprise to those familiar with his professional accomplishments, but his commitment to his beliefs and values has been the driving force behind both his entrepreneurial success and his more recent lifestyle change. In our conversation, we'll delve into how Gear's core beliefs have shaped the trajectory of his life, from building the groundbreaking TrainingPeaks platform to embracing a more rural, self-sufficient way of living. His willingness to challenge the status quo and prioritize personal growth and fulfillment offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and individuals alike.
Jan Kamiński
Co-founder at Momentum
Jan Kamiński is the Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer at Momentum, where he partners with founders and innovators to turn ambitious ideas into scalable, compliant, and impactful digital products. He leads with a simple belief: technology should elevate humanity—helping health tech companies across the US and Europe bring medical breakthroughs to market through accessible, secure, and user-friendly software. On Keep IT Healthy, Jan brings that same energy to every conversation: curious, honest, and always focused on what moves the needle in real-world healthcare.