Building Whoop, Battling Bankruptcy, Sleep Stages & Cristiano Ronaldo Collab | Will Ahmed 127
Will Ahmed, CEO & founder of WHOOP, shares his journey from a driven college athlete grappling with the demands of intense training to creating a wearable that empowers users to track recovery, sleep, and performance. Will opens up about the mission at WHOOP to empower individuals in achieving their health goals, the impact of small habit changes, and the journey to building a pioneering company. Will also shared experiences in collaborating with elite athletes like Ronaldo, and the crucial role of recovery in both sports and life. 0:00 Promo3:30 Kicking Off6:28 Ronaldo and The Obsession Behind Great Athletes8:18 Early Life and Education10:38 Starting WHOOP13:32 Overtraining vs. Under-Resting16:37 Building a Focused Product19:49 Innovation Strategy21:28 Health Changes Through Life25:35 Learning Resilience28:20 Recovery and Meditation30:33 Focus on Health Monitoring32:35 Evolution of WHOOP’s Health Features35:49 Saudi Health Trends and Transformation39:26 GCC Unity and Regional Growth45:46 The Power of Small Changes in Health47:33 The Science Behind Sleep Stages54:03 Building Habits57:11 Quotes to Live By58:42 Resilience and Final Notes