The FitTech Club Podcast

"Machine learning over LLMs" - Florian Sauter, CTO & Co-Founder, EGYM

FitTech Club Season 2 Episode 1

🤖 FitTech AI Series: Building AI for the Average Gym-Goer with EGYM's CTO

Join us for an quick and insightful conversation with Florian Sauter, CTO and co-founder of EGYM. Florian discusses the integration of AI in fitness technology, particularly at EGYM.

He emphasizes the importance of collecting hard assessment data to build effective AI solutions. The conversation explores various AI applications, the distinction between machine learning and generative AI, and the challenges of developing AI in-house. Florian also highlights the role of AI in enhancing gym member care, the emerging opportunities in the fitness and health sector, and offers advice for technical founders in the industry.

Duration: 17 minutes.
Guest: Florian Sauter, CTO & Co-founder, EGYM

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Take-aways: 

  • Data collection is crucial for effective AI solutions.
  • EGYM's core product, Genius, utilizes machine learning.
  • The focus is more on classical machine learning than generative AI.
  • Computer vision plays a significant role in user feedback.
  • In-house development allows for tailored solutions.
  • AI helps guide inexperienced gym members effectively.
  • Experimentation with AI tools is ongoing at EGYM.
  • Combining hardware and software provides unique data opportunities.
  • The convergence of fitness and health is an exciting trend.
  • Building habits is essential for achieving fitness results.

Who should listen: Perfect for fitness founders, executives, industry professionals, tech leaders, and anyone interested in how AI is transforming the gym experience for everyday users.

Key topics: AI, fitness technology, machine learning, data analysis, health benefits, EGYM, user experience, gym member care, product development, generative AI.