Challenging The Status Quo
For More Than Two Decades I've Been Pioneering Change in Health, Fitness & Technology. I Love Innovation and Using Entrepreneurship to Solve Problems. As A Founder, Venture Partner and Advisor; I Build, Buy and Scale Start-Ups That Challenge The Status Quo For The Better.
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Founder | Innovator | CEO | Venture Partner | Fractional CXO | Strategist | Advisor | Speaker
I'm Mike Hansen
Top 100 By Entrepreneur Magazine
I grew up immersed in sports, developing a competitive nature that fueled my journey. After a sport ending injury I found my next challenge in Fitness. Thinking I couldn't wear athletic gear the rest of my career, I took a break from the industry to pursue my education and a career on Wall Street at a $800M Healthcare specific Hedge Fund. It was at this time I realized I had left my passion for Sports and Fitness. So I stopped chasing the dollar and put my entrepreneurial hat on and started building companies in Health, Fitness and Technology that challenged the status quo for a better way and along the way I earned Top 100 by Entrepreneur magazine.
Today, I channel my passion & that competitive DNA into entrepreneurship and venture development where I play the game of business and achieve new type of victories as a innovator, venture builder and growth catalyst.
Over 25 Years of Experience and Work >
SPEAKING | EDUCATING
Keynote Speaker at Top 100 CEO Summit at Club Industry in Chicago
ADVISORY | CONSULTING
At IHRSA Tradeshow Showing Client From Harvard Labs Around
WORKING OUT | BRAND TESTER
Working Out At The Gym and Product Tester For Athletic Brands
MEDIA PRODUCER | PODCASTS
In Production Studio As A Host and A Guest With Industry Experts
Insights Drive The Strategy
Level Up Your Strategy With New Insights
Read my original articles, social posts and opinion on the news, trends and strategies
Garrett Marshall
President of Xponential+ Fitness
"Mike is an innovator. His strategic insights and ability to execute were instrumental in our success..." read more >
Josh McCarter
CEO of Mindbody
"Mike was a great partner in assisting us to develop a strategy and product roadmap that we executed..." read more >
Rick Caro
Co-Founder of IHRSA
"I have a long history knowing Mike, he is a master at building teams and executing quickly..." read more >
Todd Walder
CEO of Title Boxing
"Mike challenges the status quo and thinks outside the box. He was a true partner to our team..." read more >
Randy Foliente
Innovation, CGFNS
"I've worked with Mike in several companies as he is a rare strategist who can commercialize at another level..." read more >
Paul Pupullo
Former EVP of Humana & MetLife
"Mike is a ambidextrous leader. He can be on the future while ensuring the current business value grows..." read more >
Jeremy Balboni
CEO & Founder Brooklyn Boulders
"Mike is a true visionary. We partnered to build a startup that pushed the boundaries of fitness fast..." read more >
Masa Kabayama
CEO of Uplift.AI
"Mike has a remarkable ability to comprehend intricate situations and map our effect roadmaps..." read more >
Dmitry Popovo
CEO & Founder of Wurq.io
"Mike advised us at Harvard. He is great at introducing innovative products and has deep knowledge..."read more >
AREAS OF FOCUS | COVERAGE
Market Trends
I follow, research and do venture development work on top growth trends in multiple segments.
AI Agents & Generative AI
End-To-End AI Stacks, Autonomous Agents and New AI Applications
Weight Loss Drugs | GLP-1
Wellness Peptides, Lifestyle Programs, Platforms and Health Service Models
Sporting & Fitness Goods
Innovative Products and Services To Get More People Physically Active
FitTech Apps & Software
Wearables, Apps and Software Geared Towards Fitness Users & B2B
Well-Being & Recovery
Wellness and Recovery Products, Services and New Well-Being Models
XR Tools & VR Content
Immersive Applications, Platforms and Content Driving Engagement
Athlete Media & Products
Athlete Lead Brands That Leverage Reach and Influence For Business
Experiential Retail Services
Tech and Experience Rich Places That Engage Consumers In New Ways
Want To Learn + About These Trends & Access New Insights
In such a fast paced world and so many new opportunities. It can feel like a full-time job to just stay up to speed on the news. I invest into the new and combine it with experience, research and data. My objective is to break it down into usable education, insights and strategies.
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