Top 10 Wearable Fitness Tech experts to follow
James Park – Co-founder and CEO of Fitbit, James played a pivotal role in popularizing wearable fitness trackers. Under his guidance, Fitbit evolved from basic step counters to advanced health monitoring devices.
Benjamin Alamar – Professor of Sport Management at the University of San Francisco and the Director of Sports Analytics at ESPN, Benjamin delves deep into the metrics provided by wearables and how they can be used to enhance athletic performance.
Kevin Plank – The founder of Under Armour, Plank ventured into fitness tech by acquiring multiple companies like MyFitnessPal and Endomondo. With his vision, Under Armour has become a significant player in merging apparel with wearables.
Dr. Steven LeBoeuf – President and co-founder of Valencell, Dr. LeBoeuf has been a crucial contributor to the biometric sensor technology used in numerous wearable fitness products.
Jef Holove – The former CEO of Basis, a wearable tech company that Intel acquired. Basis Peak was one of the first smartwatches with advanced sleep tracking, setting the bar for future wearable health tech.
Mona Ghassemi – As a Biomechanics Research Scientist, Ghassemi focuses on leveraging wearable sensors to analyze movement patterns in sports, providing data-driven insights into injury prevention and athletic optimization.
David Wang – Co-founder of Misfit, another pioneering company in the wearable tech sphere. Wang’s commitment to design and functionality made Misfit wearables stand out.
Julia Hu – CEO and founder of Lark Health, Hu is championing a unique approach, merging AI with wearables to provide real-time health coaching. Lark’s innovations offer not just data but actionable health and fitness advice.
Dave Wright – The mind behind MYZONE, a heart rate-based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to monitor physical activity. Wright’s emphasis on accurate data and gamifying exercise made MYZONE a prominent name in gym-centric wearables.
Cedric Hutchings – Co-founder of Withings, a company known for its smart scales, activity trackers, and health monitors. Under Hutchings, Withings emphasized the importance of holistic health, ensuring devices measured everything from activity to sleep and heart health.