LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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#61 - Net Promoter Score or Product Market Fit? (Ben Grynol, Chris Jones, Josh Mohrer & Scott Klein) Jan 13, 2022

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with Head of Member Experience, Chris Jones, Head of Global Operations, Josh Mohrer, and Head of Product, Scott Klein. They discuss their outlook on metrics, specifically Product Market Fit, PMF, and Net Promoter Score, NPS. They dig into the pros and cons for each and how we should think about using them moving forward.

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

(04:36) - What is NPS?
(07:39) - The importance of product-market fit
(12:46) - Why a popular product scored a low NPS
(13:26) - The role of surveys
(14:41) - Action is more important than metrics
(27:06) - Startup should prioritize product-market fit
(37:59) - Some products & services take time to stick
(47:33) - An NPS unicorn
(53:01) - Focusing on PMF over NPS

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#60 - From the NFL to Levels (Matt Flanagan & Ben Grynol) Jan 10, 2022

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Ben Grynol, Levels Head of Growth, sat down with former NFL player and now Levels Support Specialist, Matt Flanagan, to discuss Matt's transition from professional football and venture capital culture to startup culture.

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

(02:37) - Matt’s journey to the NFL
(04:49) - NFL 101
(07:50) - The definition of a bubble player
(09:52) - Pee Wee programs
(14:16) - The beauty of football
(17:34) - The role of player arm length
(26:25) - The role of the Trust
(30:42) - The connection between football and the NBA
(45:12) - Why Matt joined Levels

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#59 - Understanding your cholesterol panel & metabolic health blood tests - The ultimate guide | Dr. Robert Lustig & Dr. Casey Means Jan 06, 2022

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A metabolic blood test and cholesterol panel can be confusing, so in this ultimate guide, our Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Dr. Casey Means talks with Levels advisor and author of Metabolical to give you advice on how to interpret your panels to better understand the status of your metabolic health. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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

This episode does not constitute medical advice.

🎙 What Dr. Rob Lustig and Levels’ Dr. Casey Means discuss:

(03:18) - Understanding cholesterol
(03:38) - The correlation between LDL and heart disease
(05:59) - The connection between LDL and triglycerides
(07:51) - Good cholesterol
(16:39) - Measuring LDL
(28:50) - Portal systems in the body
(42:00) - The importance of liver function tests
(50:27) - How to reduce liver fat

Transcript and Show notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/C3rsNCFNAw8

The ultimate guide to understanding your cholesterol panel and metabolic blood tests: https://levelshealth.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-your-cholesterol-panel-and-metabolic-blood-tests

Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

Connect with Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertLustigMD

Connect with Rob on Instagram: https://instagram.com/robertlustigmd

#58 - Lifespan Book Club (Casey Means & David Sinclair) Jan 03, 2022

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Levels advisor and author of Lifespan, David Sinclair, sat down with Levels Chief Medical Officer, Casey Means, Head of Growth, Ben Grynol and Head of Research & Development, Taylor Sittler, during our Levels Book Club on December 16, 2021 to take questions from our team and our members.

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

(3:18) - The concept of death

(06:22) - Extending youth vs old age

(08:11) - Health needs to start young

(13:45) - Using Inside Tracker

(29:22) - Chronological vs. biological age

(44:42) - How Levels will help make longevity research more equitable

(48:19) - Research is evolving quickly

(55:26) - The role of biomarkers

(59:42) - The impact of COVID

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Watch the Video – https://youtu.be/IpekArG0j14

#57 - Building & Scaling Remote Teams (Sam Corcos & Darren Murph) Dec 30, 2021

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Sam Corcos, CEO of Levels, sat down with Darren Murph, Head of Remote at GitLab Inc. to discuss their take on building and scaling remote teams.

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

(04:14) - Starting fresh as a remote company

(05:54) - The importance of company culture

(08:20) - Creating a reboarding process

(10:09) - Rethinking the exit interview

(13:06) - GitLabs' two-part definition of culture

(23:44) - The idea of forcing functions

(40:06) - Teach employees to find answers

(51:25) - Use a resilient documentation structure

(55:03) - Working around remote work limitations

(57:17) - COVID will accelerate a shift to remote

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

#56 - Autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, holistic protocols, & metabolic health | Dr. Terry Wahls & Dr. Casey Means Dec 27, 2021

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Can a holistic protocol address the root cause of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS)? We explore how metabolic health is tightly linked to autoimmune diseases and how understanding blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity is key. Dr. Terry Wahls developed The Wahls Protocol, which helped Dr. Wahls reverse her disease process and helped her get back on her feet. The Wahls Protocol is one of the most influential lifestyle programs that help people address their autoimmune diseases. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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

🎙 What Dr. Terry Wahls and Dr. Casey Means discuss:

(03:46) - A new framework for thinking about autoimmune disease
(06:52) - A supplement cocktail
(13:27) - The creation of health
(15:56) - Humans are metabolically complex
(17:50) What is mitochondrial dysfunction?
(28:46) - The connection between type-1 diabetes and mitochondrial dysfunction
(37:30) - Addressing the root cause of autoimmune issues
(43:35) - How to support mitochondrial health
(45:01) - Improving metabolic health can improve autoimmune disease

Transcript and Show notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fgoBKwGUwfc

Defying All Odds movie: http://defyingalloddsmovie.com

A one-page summary of the Dr. Wahls diet: https://terrywahls.com/diet

A one-page summary of Dr. Wahls’ 5-step process: https://terrywahls.com/betterhealth/

Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

Connect with Terry on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drterrywahls

Connect with Terry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrywahls

#55 - Traveling the world & becoming a software engineer (Ben Grynol & Stephanie Coates) Dec 23, 2021

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with our Software Engineer, Stephanie Coates, to chat about her journeys around the world as a digital nomad, what she learned about travel and life along the way and how it all brought her to Levels.

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

(04:11) - Becoming a Software Engineer

(10:22) - The hobby-career conundrum

(19:07) - An analogy about making up your mind

(30:33) - The nomad lifestyle

(32:35) - The value of consistency and routine

(38:27) - Materialism in the context of Experientialism

(49:36) - Appreciating the finite

(55:38) - Settling in at Levels

(57:05) - Seeking opportunity for growth

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#54 - Equity at startups – what does it all mean? (Zac Henderson & Michael Mizrahi) Dec 20, 2021

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Levels Head of Operations, Michael Mizrahi, and Head of Legal, Zac Henderson, sat down to discuss all the technical intricacies of equity including what it is, how it works and the value behind it.

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

(04:43) - What is equity ownership?

(05:51) - How public companies are valued and owned

(08:20) - Private companies have disclosure requirements

(10:39) - The vesting process

(14:44) - The two types of stock options

(20:26) - The advantages of ISOs

(33:18) - How companies use crowdfunding

(38:10) - Fair market value

(46:03)- The role of pro-rata

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#53 - The importance of mental health and avoiding burnout at startups (Alex Lieberman & Sam Corcos) Dec 16, 2021

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Levels CEO, Sam Corcos, sat down with Alex Lieberman, Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, to discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace, especially in a startup remote environment. They also cover common issues like burnout, imposter syndrome and how these can affect productivity.

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

(05:25) - Doing smart work

(08:10) - The effect of shifting to remote work

(21:47) - Three different types of learners

(32:24) - Be productive on your own

(35:22) - Why do people feel burnout?

(38:35) - Other people can also do your work

(46:54) - Giving feedback

(51:06) - Tackling problems before they grow

(54:07) - Knowing what’s the best content

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#52 - What is a Directly Responsible Individual? (Ben Grynol & Scott Klein) Dec 13, 2021

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Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with Head of Product, Scott Klein, to discuss our approach to the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) process here at Levels. Learn what a DRI is, what the process entails, and why it's crucial to have in a remote and async environment.

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

(3:06) - Ensuring projects get shipped

(5:58) - DRIs can delegate

(9:53) - Project management is a skill

(13:08) - How much power should DRIs have?

(15:34) - When projects snowball

(18:45) - Budget extra time for projects

(31:37) - When to break one project into multiple parts

(45:17) - DRIs don't need to know everything

(48:07) - Let DRIs shine

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