FOUNDER SPEAKERS
Learn From the Best
Founders Only Club is a private, vetted community of 600+ founders, investors, and creators. Every retreat features hand-picked speakers - 8- and 9-figure operators, investors, and creators who share real tactics, not theory.
See speakers live at retreats, or join membership for priority access across in-person programming.
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FAQ
Who speaks at FOC?
Operators, investors, and creators selected for retreat and call programming.
Are speakers only on stage?
Speakers also sit with members in retreat settings.
How do I see them live?
Book a retreat or join membership for priority access.
Upcoming Speakers
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FollowBen Bergeron
Founder, CompTrain
World-renowned CrossFit coach and founder of CompTrain. Ben has coached multiple CrossFit Games champions and is a leading voice in high-performance training. -
FollowEric Hinman
Founder, Investor and Influencer
Eric Hinman is an endurance athlete (5x Ironman), brand builder, investor, content creator, and social media influencer sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. -
FollowMatthew Bickel
Chief Vibes Officer
Matthew Bickel is a dynamic entrepreneur and athlete who set an 860-pound squat record at Baylor University that still stands today After a career building cannabis cultivation operations across 21 states and countries, he now serves as Director of Community for World Fitness Project and trains to become the first person who has weighed over 500 pounds to compete in the Leadville 100, holding assault bike world records as the "260-pound cheetah." -
FollowMike Aidala
Founder, The Offense
Mike Aidala is the founder of The Offense, a performance mindset coaching platform working with NFL athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 executives to build emotional resilience and mental toughness, while holding Guinness World Records for athletic feats. -
FollowNolan Kim
Optimization Coach
Nolan Kim is a high performance and optimization coach specializing in nervous system training. He works with elite athletes, executives, and high-performers on breathwork, presence, and sustainable performance. His client roster includes the US Olympic Alpine Ski and Snowboard Teams, the San Francisco 49ers, Leeds FC, and top NFL players through the Wasserman Agency. Alongside his wife Dr. Amanda Kim, PsyD, he co-founded Inner Power Institute — offering university-accredited practitioner certifications, executive coaching, and keynote speaking, and brand partnerships. He's also a member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, which means he brings actual magic to his workshops. (Yes, really.) -
FollowMatt Lombardi
Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Beam
Matt is the Co-Founder of Beam, a leading wellness company on a mission to help people feel their best every day through simple, science-backed products made craveable. With the leadership of Matt and his Co-Founder, Beam has gone from a scrappy startup to a scaled and profitable omni-channel brand in the wellness space. Before entrepreneurship, Matt played hockey at Boston College, where he won two NCAA National Championships before going on to play professionally in the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils organizations. Today, he continues to pursue elite performance as a HYROX athlete, qualifying for the 2026 HYROX World Championships. Drawing from his experiences in professional sports and building a high-growth consumer brand, Matt speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level, in business, sport, and life. -
FollowDan Churchill
Performance Chef & Hybrid Athlete
Dan Churchill is an Australian chef, author, and wellness entrepreneur who pairs performance nutrition with approachable, flavor-forward cooking. He first gained national attention on MasterChef Australia in 2013 before building an international career in New York, where he co-founded the café Charley St and earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Food list. With a Master's in Exercise Science and certification as a personal trainer, he brings a science-backed perspective to healthy eating, and has partnered with actor Chris Hemsworth on the fitness app Centr. He is the author of several cookbooks, including DudeFood and Eat Like a Legend, and reaches millions through his podcast, social channels, and live appearances built around the idea that great food and peak performance go hand in hand. -
FollowJon Corne
Executive, CMO and Explorer
Jon Corne is a growth marketing leader best known for helping build AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens) into one of the defining brands of the modern wellness era. As Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, he joined the company in 2017 at $10m and pioneered a creator-economy model that turned thousands of podcasters, athletes, and digital voices into a platform of authentic brand advocates, a blueprint widely studied for creator-led growth, seeing it reach more than $600m by 2024. A grower at heart, he’s currently coaching entrepreneurs, advising companies, writing and moving towards the next venture. -
FollowJohn Gagliardi
Founder and CEO of Kane Footwear
John Gagliardi is the founder of Kane Footwear and a former two-time All-American lacrosse player at Johns Hopkins who went on to spend eight professional seasons with the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse. Drawing on his athletic career, he set out to build the ideal active-recovery shoe, working alongside a sports podiatrist and ex-Nike designers to launch the eco-friendly Revive in 2021, crafted from renewable sugarcane-based material. Under his leadership, the Westport, Connecticut company has doubled sales annually, expanded to more than 600 retail locations, and secured co-branded licensing deals with two dozen college programs, including Alabama, Clemson, and Georgia. -
FollowGreg LeVecchia
Founder, Bloom
Greg LeVecchia is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur who co-founded Bloom Nutrition and built it into a nine-figure supplement brand, becoming the #1-selling greens powder in the country and a top seller at Target within its first year of retail -
FollowJoshua Weissman
Chef & Founder @benandlynns
Joshua Weissman is a chef, YouTuber and two-time New York Times bestselling author with more than 10 million subscribers and over 2 billion views on YouTube. He grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in Texas. He started his channel in 2015 and built it into one of the biggest food brands online, best known for his "But Better" series, where he remakes fast food classics at home, and for his bread and sourdough content. His cookbooks An Unapologetic Cookbook (2021) and Texture Over Taste (2023) both hit the NYT bestseller list. He's also partnered with brands like Williams-Sonoma to support No Kid Hungry, and he's been on The Drew Barrymore Show and in Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report. -
FollowMatthew Johnson
Ultra Runner
Matt Johnson spent 10 years on active duty in the U.S. Army. He ran his first race in 2022 with no running background. Within a few years he had set the record for the fastest run across Texas, about 842 miles from El Paso to Galveston in 17 days, and he has now broken that record twice. He has also finished 6 Ironmans in 6 days, the Tahoe 200, and won a 100 miler. His runs have raised money for veteran causes like ValorFit and Wounded Heroes. More than 1.1 million people follow him to watch what discipline looks like in real life. His message is simple: if the why is strong enough, the how gets easy.
Past Speakers
FollowMichael Chernow
Founder, Kreatures Of Habit
Serial restaurateur and entrepreneur. Michael founded Kreatures Of Habit, a performance nutrition brand, after building multiple acclaimed NYC restaurants.
FollowTim Holladay
Founder, Space Station
Tim Holladay is Managing Partner at Spacestation Investments, a venture capital firm with a portfolio of 107+ consumer brands including Magic Spoon and Oura Ring, connecting creators, athletes, and innovators with strategic capital.
FollowJimmy DeCicco
Founder, Super Coffee
Jimmy DeCicco is co-founder and executive chairman of Super Coffee, which he built with his brothers into the #3 bottled coffee brand behind Starbucks and Dunkin' with a $400M valuation, offering zero-sugar performance-focused alternatives.
FollowMichael Brandt
CEO / Co-Founder Ketone
Michael Brandt is co-founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ, a metabolic health company pioneering drinkable ketones as an alternative fuel source, with products used by elite athletes, military special operations, and UFC fighters.
FollowHeber Cannon
Co-Founder, ButteryBros
Heber Cannon co-founded ButteryBros, a YouTube channel and production company known for directing five top-selling fitness documentaries that chronicle the rise of CrossFit and its elite athletes.
FollowChad Janis
Founder, Gruns
Chad Janis is a Stanford GSB graduate and former venture investor who founded Grüns, a rapidly scaling gummy supplement brand that reached a $500 million valuation in two years with products in Sprouts, Target, and Walmart.
FollowJim Cummings
Founder, Pelorus
Jim Cummings is a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Pelorus, bringing experience from roles at Cornell Tech, Ampla, and Macquarie Group with deep expertise in corporate development and strategic acquisitions.
FollowAndy Schoonover
Founder, Crowd Health
Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of Crowd Health, a community-powered healthcare alternative that uses crowdfunding to bypass traditional insurance and democratize access to affordable medical care.
FollowKhalil Rafati
Founder, Sunlife Organic
Khalil Rafati is the founder of Sunlife Organics, a multi-location organic juice brand generating $6M annually, who transformed his life from homelessness and addiction to become a successful entrepreneur, author, and wellness advocate.
FollowZac Ranen
Founder, David Protein
Zac Ranen is president and co-founder of David, a venture-backed protein bar brand disrupting the market with bars delivering 28 grams of protein in just 150 calories, achieving $10M+ in seed funding and an eight-figure run rate.
FollowCharlie Carlise
Founder, Rorra
Charlie Carlisle is co-founder and COO of Rorra, an innovative water filtration brand that reached eight-figure revenue in under a year by providing science-backed solutions to combat tap water contamination.
FollowBrian Keller
Founder, Rorra
Brian Keller is co-founder and CEO of Rorra, a water filtration company tackling America's tap water crisis with proprietary Enfinity™ Filter technology, growing to an eight-figure business in under a year with over 10,000 systems installed.
Rachel Lambert
Founder, Brain Code
Rachel Lambert is a licensed professional counselor, board-certified neurofeedback specialist, and co-founder of Brain Code Centers, a multi-location neurofeedback company that has served over 14,000 clients globally using brain mapping technology.
FollowScott Hickle
Founder, Throne Science
Scott Hickle co-founded Throne Science, a health-tech startup that created an AI-powered toilet clip-on device that analyzes waste to provide real-time insights into gut health, hydration, and urinary function.
FollowPeter Nelson
Founder, Sisu
Peter Nelson co-founded Sisu Lifestyle, a handcrafted barrel sauna company inspired by Finnish tradition, and is an ultra-marathon athlete and CrossFit gym owner based in Northeast Ohio.
FollowMarston Sawyers
Founder, Butterybros
Marston Sawyers is co-founder of Buttery Bros and acclaimed filmmaker who has produced and directed five of the world's leading fitness documentaries, capturing CrossFit's explosive growth alongside partner Heber Cannon.
FollowEvan Slaughter
Comedian
Evan Slaughter is a US Army Combat Wounded Veteran and social media influencer with 306K followers who creates comedy content focused on fitness and pickleball, turning his story of overcoming addiction into purpose-driven entertainment.
FollowTodd Anderson
Founder, Dream Recovery
Todd Anderson is a former NFL player turned sleep expert who founded Dream Recovery, a performance and recovery company making science-backed sleep products like Dream Tape+ for athletes and teams seeking optimal rest.
FollowTy Morris
Investor
Ty Morris is an investor and entrepreneur in the health and wellness space.
FollowSeth Goldstein
Founder, Masa Chips
Seth Goldstein co-founded Masa Chips, a traditional tortilla chip company that grew from a $250K investment to $10 million in annual revenue in its first year and is projected to hit $250 million by 2026.
FollowMatt Johnson
Founder, The Feed
Matt Johnson is an endurance athlete and entrepreneur who co-founded The Feed, an eCommerce marketplace curating premium nutrition for endurance athletes, drawing from his experience as President of the Tour de France Team at Slipstream Sports and a Master's SG World Champion ski racer.
FollowGreg Scheinnman
Founder, Midlife Male
Greg Scheinman is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who founded Midlife Male to reach 40,000+ men weekly with his mission to help accomplished midlife men master health, wealth, fitness, and purpose through his podcast and community.
FollowJake Schincariol
AI Expert
Jake Schinariol is a Chief Growth Officer shaping the future of artificial intelligence, leveraging strategic expertise to scale AI-powered systems and drive transformative growth across emerging technology platforms.
FollowShalen Patel
Founder, JSAS Accounting
Shalen Patel is a CPA and founder of J&S Accounting Solutions in Austin, TX, specializing in accounting services tailored for health and wellness entrepreneurs and brands.
FollowJason Grubb
CrossFit Game Athlete
Jason Grubb is a 6-time CrossFit Games Masters Champion who founded Bolder Athlete to help Masters athletes (35+) dominate competition, leveraging his transformation from a sedentary "dad bod" to five-time consecutive champion.
FollowJosh Whalen
Founder, Blokes & Joi
Josh Whalen is the founder of Blokes, a men's wellness company, and co-founder of JOI women's wellness, building brands focused on health optimization for consumers seeking better outcomes.
FollowJohn Gagliardi
Founder, Kanes
John Gagliardi is a former professional lacrosse player and founder of Kane Footwear, a recovery shoe brand made from sustainable sugar cane materials, serving elite athletic teams across the NFL, NBA, and MLB.
FollowRett Taylor
Coach, Rites of Passage Guide
Rett Taylor is a transformational coach and rites of passage guide who leads vision quests and immersive experiences to help leaders and seekers find clarity, purpose, and alignment.
FollowDan Baird
Founder, NADS
Dan Baird is co-founder and CEO of NADS, a certified organic cotton underwear brand built on reducing harsh chemical exposure to male reproductive health while promoting sustainable, healthier alternatives.
FollowRich Ryan
HYROX Elite 15 Athlete
4x HYROX Elite 15 World Championship qualifier with a PR of 53:57. He is also a decade-long entrepreneur in the fitness space and the founder of the RMR Training App and RMR Training Podcast.
FollowWyatt Ewing
Founder, Ice Barrel
Wyatt Ewing is the founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, a rapidly growing cold therapy brand that pioneered accessible ice bath solutions, after leaving corporate life to bring the mental health and performance benefits of cold exposure to the masses.
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Our speakers don't just present — they sit with you at dinner, join the workouts, and share what they'd never say on stage. The only way to access them is at a retreat.
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