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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Beefin’ with the Boys, Jeremy Kane welcomes special guests Ajay and Chris from COACT Capital. Ajay and Chris are not only passionate about fitness and wellness but also changing the landscape of performance-driven life through innovative business ventures. This episode dives deep into their background stories, how they got started in the fitness and wellness space, and the challenges and successes that led them to where they are today.
Chris shares how his lifelong passion for sports led him to study exercise physiology and kinesiology, ultimately becoming the founder of a successful sports performance training business. He discusses his decision to move into consulting and co-founding an angel fund with Ajay, focused on fitness and wellness ventures.
Ajay, originally from the UK, brings a global perspective to the conversation, having lived and worked on four different continents. With a background in aerospace engineering and business economics, Ajay describes how his love for soccer shaped his view of sports as a foundational element of success. He offers insights on how business, like sports, requires resilience, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to co-found COACT Capital, where he and Chris work on early-stage investments in health, wellness, and fitness technology.
Throughout the episode, Chris and Ajay share their philosophies on success, whether in sports, business, or life. They discuss the importance of hard work, listening, and continuously improving, regardless of whether you’re a natural talent or someone who has to grind to achieve your goals. The conversation covers the significance of data in modern fitness and wellness industries and how technology—such as wearables and performance-tracking devices—can be both a tool and a challenge for today’s trainers and coaches.
Ajay and Chris also dive into their vision for COACT Capital, a company they’ve built to provide startups with more than just capital. They focus on offering three critical elements to the businesses they support: access to capital, creative services, and connections. They emphasize how their expertise and extensive network provide the resources young companies need to succeed in the competitive fitness and wellness industry.
In addition to discussing their entrepreneurial journey, the episode covers key insights into what differentiates successful athletes and businesspeople. They reflect on their own experiences of failure and learning from mistakes, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and being surrounded by the right people.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, athlete, or someone looking to learn more about the intersection of fitness and business, this episode has plenty of actionable insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear how Ajay and Chris are disrupting the health and wellness space, empowering founders, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Performance Driven ventures.
Chris shares how his lifelong passion for sports led him to study exercise physiology and kinesiology, ultimately becoming the founder of a successful sports performance training business. He discusses his decision to move into consulting and co-founding an angel fund with Ajay, focused on fitness and wellness ventures.
Ajay, originally from the UK, brings a global perspective to the conversation, having lived and worked on four different continents. With a background in aerospace engineering and business economics, Ajay describes how his love for soccer shaped his view of sports as a foundational element of success. He offers insights on how business, like sports, requires resilience, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to co-found COACT Capital, where he and Chris work on early-stage investments in health, wellness, and fitness technology.
Throughout the episode, Chris and Ajay share their philosophies on success, whether in sports, business, or life. They discuss the importance of hard work, listening, and continuously improving, regardless of whether you’re a natural talent or someone who has to grind to achieve your goals. The conversation covers the significance of data in modern fitness and wellness industries and how technology—such as wearables and performance-tracking devices—can be both a tool and a challenge for today’s trainers and coaches.
Ajay and Chris also dive into their vision for COACT Capital, a company they’ve built to provide startups with more than just capital. They focus on offering three critical elements to the businesses they support: access to capital, creative services, and connections. They emphasize how their expertise and extensive network provide the resources young companies need to succeed in the competitive fitness and wellness industry.
In addition to discussing their entrepreneurial journey, the episode covers key insights into what differentiates successful athletes and businesspeople. They reflect on their own experiences of failure and learning from mistakes, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and being surrounded by the right people.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, athlete, or someone looking to learn more about the intersection of fitness and business, this episode has plenty of actionable insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear how Ajay and Chris are disrupting the health and wellness space, empowering founders, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Performance Driven ventures.
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