Fitness + Technology27 Feb 2021

Trends In Emerging Digital Technologies

This week, on the Fitness + Technology podcast, host Bryan O'Rourke welcomes Paul Bowman to the show. Paul is the CEO of Wexer, which combines leading content and technology to make world-class exercise accessible to more people by providing a convenient and non-intimidating way to exercise. Today, Bryan and Paul discuss interesting subjects that are quite to germane to what is happening today.

One Powerful Quote:

32:02: "You have to own your own platform… listen to the members, and listen to the data."

4-10 Bullet Points (w/ Timestamps) - Highlighting Key Topics Discussed:

2:26: Bryan opens the show and welcomes Paul to the podcast.

4:54: Bryan asks Paul about dispersion and what he thinks about brands extending their digital presence.

8:09: Bryan and Paul discuss the bigger challenges of adoption and execution of digital technology as a function of culture and mindset.

14:23: Paul articulates on Bryan's thoughts around why brands feel their digital content strategy has to be perfect.

19:17: Bryan and Paul discuss the nature of the content and why context to the interface is so important to the user experience.

23:59: Bryan inquires with Paul on how Wexer operates on the edge of the legacy players.

27:26: Paul surmises a few key points on what he believes will happen to suppliers as platforms become the center of the consumer space.

31:50: Bryan wraps up the show, and Paul shares his final words of wisdom to the listeners.

Bullet List of Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbowman/

https://wexer.com

Guest Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbowman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/

http://www.fittechcouncil.org/

https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163

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