#40: Science, LeBron James, and Long Sales Cycles (Will Ahmed, WHOOP)

Traction: How Startups Start | NextView Ventures by Jason Acunzo

May 9, 201724:26Business

Will Ahmed is the CEO and co-founder of WHOOP, a fitness tech startup working with high-performance athletes. Their users include LeBron James, Michael Phelps, pro teams like the Boston Red Sox, and thanks to a deal with...

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