SE01 E052 From Athlete to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Transformation | Miguel Johns

Описание: From college athlete to health tech founder, Miguel Johns shares his unfiltered entrepreneurial journey on Legacy Unscripted with host Russ Katzman. In this episode, Miguel breaks down how he transitioned out of sports, overcame limiting beliefs from his small-town upbringing, and built Moment, a health technology company focused on improving metabolic health through AI.

Miguel dives into the real challenges athletes face after sports, the identity shift that comes with it, and how persistence, discipline, and resilience can become powerful tools in entrepreneurship. He explains how his family’s history with diabetes inspired the creation of Milton AI, Moment’s flagship product, and why understanding customer needs must come before building technology.

This conversation explores the current AI landscape in healthcare, the importance of building proprietary data, and how startups can navigate adoption in a crowded market. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, former athlete, or someone interested in AI, health technology, and personal growth, this episode offers practical insights and motivation for your own journey.

🔥 Topics Covered:

Athlete transition to entrepreneurship
Overcoming limiting beliefs and identity challenges
Startup lessons from failure and persistence
AI in healthcare and metabolic health innovation
Building real business value with technology
Why athletes have an edge in business

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 From Athlete to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Transformation
06:07 Challenging Limiting Beliefs: Growing Beyond Small Town Mindsets
11:48 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Signs from Childhood
18:00 Building Moment: The Drive Behind the Business
21:27 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
24:51 Lessons from King Fit's Closure
27:07 Transitioning from Service to Product
30:10 Navigating Technology Adoption
32:00 Finding a Niche in AI
39:03 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs

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Legacy, Unscripted! hosted by Russ is a no-filter conversation about the legacies we’re building every day - whether we realize it or not. This podcast dives into how entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday difference-makers live intentionally, overcome obstacles, and shape their impact on others. With raw stories, honest reflections, and practical insights, Legacy, Unscripted! invites you to reflect on your values, your purpose, and the mark you’re leaving on the world.