by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Mark Gorski: As the CEO of WHOOP, Gorski leads the company in providing performance optimization solutions for athletes. WHOOP's wrist-worn heart rate monitor has garnered attention for its accuracy and detailed analytics.
Dr. Andy Walshe: Known for his expertise in human performance, Dr. Walshe has consulted with elite athletes worldwide. He has often emphasized the transformative role of wearable tech in understanding and improving athlete performance.
Benjamin Alamar: A professor and founder of the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, Alamar's research often intersects with the use of wearable tech in sports for data collection and interpretation.
James Harden: While not a tech guru, Harden's collaboration with tech companies, most notably the Fitbit, highlights the potential of wearable tech from an athlete's perspective. His feedback and usage provide real-world insights into the effectiveness of these devices.
Stefan Olander: As the former Vice President of Digital Innovation at Nike, Olander played a significant role in products like Nike+ Running and the FuelBand, making sports wearables mainstream.
Dr. Phil Cheetham: A Senior Sport Technologist at the US Olympic Committee, Dr. Cheetham is actively involved in integrating technology with athletic performance. His expertise lies in biomechanics, which aligns perfectly with wearables that track movement and force.
Julien de Preaumont: As the Chief Marketing Officer of Withings, he's at the forefront of the company's innovations in health-focused wearables. Withings' devices are renowned for their precision, which is vital for sports applications.
Chris Van Hoof: Directing Wearable Health Solutions at imec, Van Hoof's contributions are significant. From hydration sensors to EEG monitoring caps, his work has broad applications, including sports.
Dr. Roger Kram: Heading the Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Colorado, Dr. Kram's research on biomechanics often employs wearable tech. His insights have implications for both sports equipment and wearable design.
Will Ahmed: Founder of WHOOP, Ahmed's dedication to unlocking human performance using wearable tech has been transformational. His focus on recovery, strain, and sleep provides a holistic approach to athlete well-being.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
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.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Sonny Vu: Co-founder of Misfit Wearables, which was acquired by Fossil, Vu played a key role in the development of the Shine and Flash wearable fitness trackers. His insights revolve around wearable design and health tech innovation.
Dr. Rosalind Picard: A professor at MIT, Picard founded the Affective Computing Research Group. Her work delves into wearables that gauge and respond to human emotions, including innovations to assist individuals with autism.
Ben Waber: CEO of Humanyze, Waber's expertise lies in developing wearables for the workplace. His devices analyze communication patterns to derive insights on collaboration and productivity.
Liz Dickinson: As the founder of Mio Global, Dickinson brought to market one of the first continuous heart rate monitor wearables without a chest strap. Her focus is on fitness tech and accurate biometrics.
Dr. Steven LeBoeuf: Co-founder of Valencell, LeBoeuf has been a pioneer in creating biometric sensor technology for wearables. His innovations are found in numerous fitness and health wearables across brands.
Isabel Pedersen: Holding the Canada Research Chair in Digital Life, Media, and Culture, Pedersen delves into the societal and cultural impacts of wearable tech, documenting the rise of emerging human-computer interactions.
Ariel Garten: Co-founder of InteraXon, the company behind Muse — a brain-sensing headband — Garten's work merges meditation with technology. Her insights into brain-computer interfaces make her a must-follow in the wearables community.
J.P. Gownder: As a Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, Gownder's analyses cover the broader wearable ecosystem, including enterprise adoption, consumer trends, and market trajectories.
Lisa Gualtieri: A professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, Gualtieri's research centers on the impact of wearable devices on health outcomes, especially among older adults.
Kevin Kelly: Co-founder of Wired Magazine, Kelly's writings and commentaries often explore the future of tech, including the evolution of wearables and their convergence with augmented reality, health, and ambient computing.
