On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we introduce to you a special partnership with the FitTech Summit: Holy Health and Emma Barry. In this special series, we explore the role that tech plays in fitness with prominent founders who have changed the fitness space with their technology.
In today’s episode, we interview Greg Zinone. He is the is the founder of Pro vs GI Joe, now Joint Forces Initiative, and 514eSports. Founded in 2007 by Greg and his combat veteran wife Addie, Pro vs GI Joe puts on online and in-person esports competitions between professional athletes and celebrities, and troops stationed all over the world. Pro vs GI Joe was the first organization of any kind to bring online gaming to troops in the Middle East.
More recently, due to the reputation and relationships established from Pro vs GI Joe’s success, Greg founded 514 eSports, an ESports strategy and media company for top pro athletes, pro sport teams, celebrities and influencers to find and make their mark in the gaming space.
Recently, he moved into the Blockchain space with KLOUT, a platform built to house celebrity driven and created NFTs and in game playable tokens.
Today, he shares:
The defining purpose behind his multiple businesses
How e-sports has evolved over the years and why it is a booming success
His expertise in NFT’s, blockchains, and WEB 3.0
Throughout our interview, we cover:
Defining what e-sports is, and how the players differ from NFL players
Why gamers burn out faster than regular athletes
What the number one concern is when it comes to gaming and the metaverse
Why starting a business with the goal of money will not survive
Why community should be the centre of all business branding
Going into depth about the world of NFT’s
Why businesses should not dive into the world of NFT’s and the metaverse based on it being a a current trend
Explaining how fitness is crucial to being held accountable by yourself and others
Matthew and Mo are joined by special guest, Anna Gudmundson, CEO of stress management technology company, Sensate.
ukactive’s Vision for Collaboration with the New Labour Government.
Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks are joined by special guest, Huw Edwards CEO ukactive.
The Decline of HIIT Training, What’s Next for the Fitness Industry – Ross Campbell.
Beyond Activ is recognized as one of the largest and most influential global networks in the health, fitness, wellness and hospitality industry.
Spirit Gym – Paul Chek’s Ultimate Journey to Holistic Wellness & Self-Discovery.
Paul Chek, the absolute master of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness has launched Spirit Gym, a concept he is calling ‘his greatest creation yet’.
IDEA World 2024: Fitness Industry Leaders Share Insights & Innovations.
Live from IDEA World Convention and Expo, a major annual event bringing together fitness professionals, celebrities, and industry leaders.
The Retention Guru, Gymtimidation & Psychological Triggers at work in the Gym.
Dr Paul Bedford, the retention guru, researcher, international speaker and fitness industry expert on retention, attrition, and customer experience.
Diplo, GLP-1s & $4Million Investment in Superpower.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Brandon Cullen, a former pro-athlete, serial entrepreneur, and the Chief Concept Officer at MADabolic.
Spotlight on Healthcare Innovation.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Eric Durak, President and Founder at Medical Health and Fitness with a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
2024 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report.
Matthew and Mo sit down with David Minton, founder of The Leisure Database Company, who produce The State of The UK Fitness Industry Report.
3 Decades of The Olympia, Controversies, Rivalries & Life Lessons.
Shawn Ray is a former professional bodybuilder, 13-time Mr Olympia Finalist and one of the most rebellious and outspoken athletes in the sport.
NYC Fitness Trends, Market Insights & Opinions.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Austin Cohen, Founder and CEO of FlexIt, and Justin Turetsky, part of the founding team and COO of FlexIt.
Consumer Behavior, Fitness Trends & AI Technology.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Ty Menzies, the global CEO of Lift Brands, an international franchise that is parent brand to Snap Fitness.