#93 The insights all tech founders need to know before launching with Dave Catudal

Welcome back to the Daniel Leese Podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs from around the globe, uncovering the passion, grit, and innovation that drives them. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Dave Catudal, a visionary health entrepreneur and the co-founder of Lyvely, a pioneering platform designed for creators to have the ability to monetize.

Dave’s path to becoming a leader in the wellness industry is both inspiring and profound. Facing immense personal challenges, including his brother’s diagnosis with leukemia, the loss of his father to cancer, and his own battle with testicular cancer, Dave’s life has been a testament to resilience and the power of holistic health and wellness. These experiences not only shaped his personal philosophies on health but also fueled his passion for creating meaningful change in the world.

In this episode, Dave shares the compelling inception story of Lyvely, born from a chance meeting with co-founder Farah Zafar. Beyond the digital innovations and entrepreneurial success, Dave opens up about his early years, the trials that have tested his strength, and the journey of healing that has deeply influenced his work. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, wellness, and entrepreneurship through the experiences of one of the industry’s most forward-thinking minds and resilient spirits.

Chapters
00:00 Teaser for this week’s show
00:17 introduction and this week’s sponsor
03:46 failure = growth
06:55 Who is Dave Catudal?
17:27 The reality of creating a tech business
22:09 What created the entrepreneur
24:58 When my brother was diagnosed with leukaemia
30:57 What were your darkest moments?
32:59 Turning to fitness and nutrition
39:55 The natural healing process from testicular cancer
42:52 My first start up
46:46 the main causes of disease
50:36 – My experience with Ayahuasca

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