LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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#91 - From zero to one (Ben Grynol & Scott Klein) Mar 23, 2022

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, and Head of Product, Scott Klein, chatted about the idea of zero to one- going from nothing to something at a startup. They dived into why this can be challenging to build and what it takes to be successful with it.

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(09:52) – The mindset of an entrepreneur
(12:14) – Understand the problem to find the solution
(15:13) – Talk to your users
(20:23) – Focusing on the smaller customers
(24:50) – Listen to your customers
(27:40) – Startups push people to become leaders
(37:39) – Understand yourself to lead your business
(39:42) – It’s easy to avoid uncomfortable things
(43:07) – The personal transformation of a startup leader
(47:17) – Going from private to public

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#90 - Honest questions from a Stanford student (Sam Corcos & Emma Casey) Mar 21, 2022

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Sam Corcos, Levels CEO, sat down with Emma Casey, a Stanford student and podcaster for Seed Stage Stories. They chat about some of the main questions that students tackle like, “What should I study?” or “What should I major in?” and how these questions relate to a student’s career path.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(07:20) – Most problems aren’t that hard to solve
(10:44) – You need to have practical knowledge
(12:33) – CEOs should have a wide skillset
(15:08) – Choose your job based on your goals
(18:33) – You need a team to solve big problems
(24:52) – We’re fighting misinformation
(34:35) – Know what is and isn’t useful to track
(41:45) – Don’t double down on bad ideas
(48:26) – Make time for the things that are important to you
(52:15) – Technical know-how helps you make better decisions

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Seed Stage Stories Blog – https://medium.com/seed-stage-stories

Seed Stage Stories Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seed-stage-stories/id1603095666

#89 - Living on a farm while working at Levels (Ben Grynol & Chris Jones) Mar 18, 2022

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with Head of Member Experience, Chris Jones, to chat about Chris’ journey to Levels from some of the largest tech companies. They also dived into Chris’ daily routine on his farm in Montana and how it blends with the async remote culture at Levels.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(12:03) – The power of disconnection
(18:55) – Treat people like adults
(21:09) – The perks of asynchronous work
(26:30) – Startups have a culture of innovation
(32:20) – Handling high stakes
(35:21) – The challenges of acquisitions
(41:43) – The democratization of data
(45:52) – Treat your customers’ data with respect
(52:29) – Data offers people personalized insight
(57:22) – There’s no universal approach

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#88 - The company is the product (Sam Corcos, Josh Clemente & Michael Mizrahi) Mar 17, 2022

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Levels Head of Operations, Michael Mizrahi and Co-Founders, Sam Corcos and Josh Clemente, sat down to chat about why we focus on culture, how it evolves as a team scales and how it relates to the concept that, “the company is the product.”

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(04:50) – Don’t just focus on the product
(05:29) – Develop your core group
(09:42) – Size impacts agility
(19:55) – Culture fit is more important than skillset
(25:30) – The company is the product
(27:57) – Focus on how the company works
(38:04) – Build a culture of experimentation
(39:58) – Making good decisions is important
(47:03) – Optimize your delegation procedure
(52:26) – The pros and cons of depending on your people

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/JK87qpnDue4

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#87 - Inflammation and metabolic health (Ben Grynol & Taylor Sittler) Mar 15, 2022

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, chatted with our Head of Research & Development, Taylor Sittler, M.D, about the effects of inflammation, what it is and how it correlates to our metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(06:36) - From curiosity to dedication
(09:06) - Our bodies are always changing
(14:37) - Understand what’s happening inside your body
(17:56) - Learn what’s healthy for you
(23:57) - Have control over your health
(30:29) - Share the journey with family members
(32:59) - Community could help accountability
(42:17) - Great design goes a long way
(44:21) - Add on more measurements and integrations
(47:29) - Education will help with accessibility

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/eEvHXI5uWEQ

Inflammation and glucose levels: How high blood sugar can turn a good system bad | Blog post: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/inflammation-and-glucose-levels

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#86 - Member Story: Curiosity led Natalie Lumpkin down a path of monitoring her glucose and making life changes (Ben Grynol & Natalie Lumpkin) Mar 14, 2022

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with Levels member, Natalie Lumpkin, to chat about her journey with Levels and how it has impacted her health journey over the past year.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

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Watch the Video – https://youtu.be/Y8BxkbzeF-E

#85 - When should startups focus on getting press? (Jon Bier, Mike Haney & Casey Means) Mar 11, 2022

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Mike Haney, Levels Editorial Director, and Casey Means, Levels Chief Medical Officer, sat down with Jon Bier, Founder and Chief Executive of our PR agency, Jack Taylor PR. Mike, Casey, and Jon dig into the advantages of collaborating with PR agencies, like JTPR, and how press helps bring attention to Levels and the metabolic health crisis.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(11:18) - Work with brands that are solving problems
(14:25) - Not every brand needs PR
(20:00) - PR isn’t a silver bullet early on
(21:13) - Look at the work of a PR company
(26:30) - More transparency is better
(29:07) - Use storytelling to educate
(34:56) - Look for cultural alignment
(41:54) - Be platform agnostic
(49:38) - Think in terms of soundbites
(1:02:05) - Don’t rely on celebrities and athletes

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Watch the Video – https://youtu.be/YndcxHKAnO4

#84 - Startup Equity 101: ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, Secondary Sales, & other things you should know | Henry Ward, Sam Corcos, & Zac Henderson Mar 10, 2022

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The idea of startup equity can be an overwhelming concept. What are the differences between ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, Secondary Sales, and other factors that will impact your employees when building a startup business? In effect, those acronyms are all different equity offerings with different tax implications for their recipients—your employees. As a business, you want to do what’s best for your team members. Sam Corcos and Zac Henderson spoke with Henry Ward, the co-founder and CEO of Carta, to discuss what various forms of equity look like and how to make it as easy as possible for your employees to get some liquidity in the long run.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

🎙 WhatHenry Ward, Sam Corcos, & Zac Henderson discuss:
(04:34) – The difference between public and private stocks
(12:06) – Why the strike price matters
(14:36) – Why you need to switch to RSUs
(18:15) – Employees are your investors
(26:26) – The possibilities of secondary sales
(28:51) – There’s no good reason to disallow secondary sales
(32:04) – Make sure your business is properly capitalized
(33:28) – How employees can sell their shares
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Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/657bytdb8-E

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#83 - How one community call brought Michelle to Levels (Michelle Las & Ben Grynol) Mar 08, 2022

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with Levels recruiter, Michelle Las, to chat about her introduction to the Levels team, which was a member community call. They dived into how this call is what lead her to being our recruiter, a role that has been so impactful to the growth of our team.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(15:12) – Changing your lifestyle changes how you feel
(18:29) – The importance of being in the right place at the right time
(23:32) – Transparency breeds trust
(26:02) – Change causes growth
(29:41) – Imposter syndrome is natural
(35:37) – Be more thoughtful about what you eat
(39:16) – Food creates connections
(40:19) – It takes time to change your lifestyle

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#82 - Healthy nutrition plans are not one-size-fits-all (Lauren Kelley-Chew & Brigid Titgemeier) Mar 07, 2022

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Levels Head of Clinical Product, Lauren Kelley-Chew, sat down with nutritionist, Brigid Titgemeier, to chat about personalized nutrition, why it's important and why it's integral to getting people on the right path.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(13:00) – Nutrition impacts health
(15:49) – Don’t underestimate people
(18:58) – People need to start listening to their bodies
(22:22) – Understand what the individual needs
(29:43) – Weight loss isn’t the goal
(43:35) – Food is medicine
(47:15) – Get rid of limiting beliefs
(53:17) – Lead by example
(58:28) – Think food-first

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