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Thank you, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, for the shoutout in your Top Ten in Tech: CHICAGO newsletter! We are excited to continue innovating around health optimization!

Pumped to spend some time at SXSW this weekend with Midwest House and The Players Company. This is gonna be a fun panel to talk about how startup founders and execs can apply high-performance athletic habits. Entrepreneurship is a high stakes game and there are specific tactics that can help you be your best, such as: 🧠 mental resilience 😴 strategic recovery 💪 peak performance techniques The blend of high performance and longevity in athletics and the exec space is at the ❤️ of what we do at Coya. Let's do this Nicholas Wooters, Morten Mueller, Sasha Seymore, Kristina Chapple! If you're gonna be in Austin this weekend let me know...would love to meet up!

Sleep is Your Superpower 💤 💪 I recently had the opportunity to join Family Health Matters on WGVU with host Shelley Irwin and Rachel VanDyke, NP from Holland Hospital to talk about one of the most underrated performance enhancers out there—sleep. After working with 1,000's of athletes and business leaders at Coya, we see evidence that #sleep is very underrated by most people. It’s when your body restores itself physically and mentally, impacting everything from muscle recovery and focus to longevity. Our bodies were designed to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night, yet so many of us fall short. Here’s why that matters: 🚨 Poor sleep increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Alzheimer's, and dementia. 📈 Sleep affects both quality of life and quantity of life—if you want to perform at your best & and for the longest, sleep isn’t optional. Key sleep KPIs include: 1. HRV (Heart Rate Variability) – A critical indicator of recovery 2. Sleep Quantity – Are you getting enough hours? 3. % of Restorative Sleep – The deep and REM sleep phases that matter most Want better sleep? Here are three tips: ✅ Keep your bedtime and wake time the same—even on weekends ✅ Build a pre-sleep routine—your body thrives on habits ✅ You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Tracking sleep with tools like ŌURA, WHOOP, or Garmin is the best way to start optimizing it. Improving sleep doesn’t just help you feel better—it helps you perform, think, and live better. Let’s start treating it like the superpower it is. What’s one sleep habit that’s helped you the most? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ #Productivity #Health #Entrepreneur

FOR EVERY MILE YOU SEND A STUDENT ATHLETE TO COMPETE AND REPRESENT YOUR CONFERENCE, YOU SHOULD HAVE TO SPEND A DOLLAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECT THAT TRAVEL HAS ONE THEM. Conferences line up to expand their presence and media rights, but who will be the first to line up and actually put their athletes wellbeing first? THAT would be the conference I would want my child to represent. It was so incredible to see Coya Co Founder and CEO, Jason Mejeur, on TV talking about the importance of SLEEP, RECOVERY and TRAVEL in athletics. I am grateful for all the schools prioritizing this and leading from the front (even BEFORE conference realignment) like our partners at Wake Forest University, University of Miami, The University of Alabama, Creighton University, Michigan State University among others, BUT these coaches, athletes and teams DID NOT choose their conference expansion (because none of them like it and none would have signed up for it) and they should not have the burden of financially trying to support the athletes who now have to just "deal with this". Sorry, rant over (for now).

One of the biggest challenges that I have faced in the past few years is balancing the demands of work and home with my own personal health. After years of trying my own thing and not exactly thriving, I decided to dive in to learn more about what works for others and how I can use science to make these changes. Jason Mejeur and his team at Coya led our group through an intense / data packed journey to understanding how sleep, nutrition, hydration, and so on impact our ability to show up at our best for our family and our work. Most importantly, they helped me develop and maintain new habits that feel much more sustainable in real life than any approach I have tried before. If you aren't familiar, the Coya app has been a revelation - it seamlessly integrates with my wearable device, providing me with actionable insights to improve my well-being. I cannot more strongly recommend this program for individuals or businesses who are wanting to grow / learn how to create more balance in their work and for their bodies. If anyone wants to know more about how this program has impacted my life, please DM me and I am more than willing to share.

What would you do with ~7% higher quality sleep? Congrats to our September leaders cohort on graduating from the Coya program! Over the last 12 weeks, you took on making both big and small changes in your lives that added up to a larger capacity to handle stress, more energy, and, as you can see below, better overall sleep. Yes, you moved the needle during this program...but more importantly, you now have the keys to control your health and wellness in the next phase of your journey. We're cheering for you and are pumped to have you as a part of the Coya community. Joshua Kline Eric Guthoff Nate Schnader Justin Stahl Hannah Gomez Anna Christina Loots 🎀 Deisy Lewis Stephen Vickers Brian Cross David Monson Oliver Lamb Guiv Hakimi Daniel Fuller Joe Mills Greg Clark Gregg Mulder Mark Zichterman Jack Ogilvie

Navigating Travel & Handling Holidays with Intention! Join Us November 19th!   As the holiday season and travel plans start stacking up, it’s time to talk about something vital that we all struggle with—how to maintain your health, energy, and well-being on the road, as well as during the holiday season. Join us for Navigating Travel & Handling Holidays with Intention—a community event crafted for busy professionals like you who want to keep wellness top of mind, no matter where they are. Whether you’re traveling for work, reuniting with family, or squeezing in a bit of adventure this session will help you thrive on the go and enjoy every moment of your holidays without sacrificing health. Here’s a peek at what we’ll cover: Stay Active, Anywhere: Creative, quick ways to keep moving—even without access to a gym. Smart Eating, Made Easy: Tips for choosing healthier options on the road and during holiday season. Prioritize Rest: From adjusting to new time zones to packing travel-friendly sleep essentials, we’ve got you covered. Minimize Stress & Maximize Moments: Simple strategies for staying calm and present, so you can enjoy each holiday moment and be prepared for all that travel brings. Event Details: 📅 Date: November 19th 🕛 Time: 12 PM EST As always, this will be interactive and practical. It’s not going to be your average “stay healthy” holiday talk. We will cover Travel AND Holidays separately, although these things can often be intertwined. This is a deep dive into real, actionable insights and tools you can use immediately to keep feeling your best, wherever the season takes you. Don’t let your wellness routines slide this season—join us and learn how to make healthy habits travel with you! Comment or DM us if you’d like to join, and we’ll add you to the invite!  We looking forward to connecting and sharing these practical tips! #travel #health #fitness #holidays #healthandwellness

What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? And Why Should You Care About It? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is gaining recognition as an essential measure of health and well-being, acting as a barometer for how well our bodies adapt to stress. What exactly is HRV? It’s a measure of the variation in time intervals between heartbeats, controlled by the autonomic nervous system. In short, it’s the language your body uses to communicate how it’s adapting to stress or strain. In our latest article, we break down HRV in simple terms: what it is, what it’s not, and how you can use it to make more informed choices for your wellness. Dive in to learn: - Why HRV goes beyond heart rate and measures how well you’re adapting to life’s demands. - What HRV data can—and can’t—tell you about your health. - Easy, research-backed ways to improve your HRV and boost resilience. Read the full article below to get practical insights on using HRV to better understand and improve your health and wellbeing. #health #fitness #lifestyle #habits #data

Thank you LeagueApps for having us at this incredible event! #NextUp2024

Making Self-Care Practical – Join Us for a Self-Care Workshop When’s the last time you truly prioritized yourself? We often juggle work, family, friends, and countless commitments—but what about self-care? Join us on October 24th at 12 PM EST for an event designed to help you build a self-care routine that fits your life, from yearly goals down to daily rituals. In this session, you’ll: 1️⃣ Explore what self-care means to you and identify the practices that fill your cup. 2️⃣ Create a self-care calendar that’s easy to stick to on a yearly, monthly, and even daily basis. 3️⃣ Reflect on your priorities—where do you rank yourself, and how can you ensure self-care isn’t just a wish but a commitment? At Coya, we believe (and research shows) that Self-Care isn’t selfish—it’s essential to maximizing your impact as a leader. Let’s take time together to plan, prioritize, and be active participants in our well-being. RSVP below to reserve your spot! See you there https://lnkd.in/eJsYwJnD #SelfCare #Wellness #HealthandWellness #CommunityEvent