Ari Tulla is an accomplished entrepreneur
Based in San Francisco and the co-founder and CEO of Elo, a smart nutrition service that seeks to revolutionize the way we view food from being a leading cause of disease to a form of medicine. Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor, with a portfolio of 40 startups that includes Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Ōura. Previously, he served as the CEO of Quest Analytics, a leader in doctor data and network management. When not working or co-parenting his two young children with his wife, Ari enjoys exploring Northern California's steep cliffs, powdery slopes, and big cold waves.
“[Spending trillions…] on keeping people sick, not healing any of them, and not maybe even often increasing their quality of life, but we spend awesome amount of money on this stuff and it’s a good business for many people.”
In today's podcast, Nicolette interviews the amazing Ari Tulla, who is dedicated to helping people navigate the confusing world of healthcare and promoting transparency in the industry by dispelling rumors and dogma and showing how food can heal the body. Ari shares how his own experiences of battling misinformation with his wife when she was diagnosed with a Thyroid Tumor led him to where he is today. Nicolette and Ari discuss a range of topics, including toxins, the environment, the potential pitfalls of a poorly planned vegan diet, food as medicine, the future of the medical system, neuroscience, and the diets of our ancestors, among other things.
Ari offers some valuable tips for improving our health today, emphasizing the importance of sleep, consuming real food, and drinking clean water. He also encourages taking measurements to track results and progress.