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Stuart Poole January 23, 2026 at 08:09 PM

Hey Everyone! Nice to join this great crew and thanks <@U09GJUBPCSV> for the introduction to WGM.
Name: Stuart Poole
Location: SF Bay Area
Current Role: VP of Performance Programs @ Exos focused on Elite Athlete Performance, Performance Psychology & Wellbeing programs + side projects
Prior Roles/companies: GM/SVP, Fiton Health. VP, Headspace. Sr. Director, Fitbit. On the side I advise/invest in companies across nutrition, mental health, neurodivergence, financial wellness, gender based healthcare, fitness, sport, pharma, etc.
Hobbies: camping, soccer, trip planning, skiing, writing, recurring hangouts.
Favorite Follow/Podcast: This American Life, Smartless, Pivot
Topics You're Interested in Connecting About: New product/category growth, teen mental health, psychedelic-assisted therapies, sleep tech, wearables, wellness travel, brick & mortar/IRL experiences, loneliness / human connection, GTM strategies.
How You Can Help WGM: I've spent time building and scaling digital health solutions through consumer and B2B distribution channels (Partnerships, Employer, Health Plans, etc). I have seen and led several different growth stages and I'm happy to connect live or virtually to share learnings/mistakes I made along the way, make introductions or bounce ideas around.
How WGM Can Help You: Excited to connect with other energetic people in the industry, explore investment ideas, partnership opportunities and future collaborations, and also use AI more effectively/continue to learn how to not get replaced by it, etc.
Cheers!

Alex Armstrong January 23, 2026 at 08:13 PM

Hey <@U09BCB071SP> - former EXOS team member here. LMK if you want to set up a time to get introduced so we can get to know each other.

Stuart Poole January 23, 2026 at 08:18 PM

Awesome - Just messaged you/connected on LNKD.

Michael Bohme January 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM

Welcome to one of the best managers I've ever had, and an even better mentor and friend!

Kate Arvidson January 23, 2026 at 10:43 PM

Welcome <@U09BCB071SP>! 👋

Jessica English January 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM

Yay!! Welcome, <@U09BCB071SP> ❤️

Stuart Poole January 24, 2026 at 05:55 PM

@Michael Bohme - too kind. venmo on way😂

Brian Von Ancken January 26, 2026 at 01:47 PM

Stuart! So pumped you're here. And would love to learn more about your "recurring hangouts!" i like those too 🙂