Can AI actually help us prevent burnout, before it starts?In this episode of The Founder Files, we sit down with Chris Bruchhausen, founder of Strove, a startup redefining preventative health through cutting-edge AI.From elite sports science to employee wellness, Strove is on a mission to improve performance by helping people feel better—before they crash. Chris shares how they built their early team, how they think about strategic partnerships, and why hiring the right people is more important than ever.We dive into:• Using AI to improve mental and physical health• Why preventative care beats crisis mode• Hiring A-players who align with your mission• Leveraging partnerships to scale impact• Building a wellness product that actually worksThis episode is packed with founder insights on team, tech, the future of health and how to grow a business that actually makes people feel better.---------- Unlock Your Scale-Ready Score: https://roadmap.metavolve.co/Book a curiosity call with Cameron: https://www.metavolve.co/curiosity-callThis episode is brought to you by Metavolve.Metavolve is a team of focused experts committed to helping entrepreneurs like you scale their businesses successfully. Reach out to our team to learn more: https://metavolve.co/---------- To support The Founder Files:🔔 Subscribe and turn post notifications on⭐ Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts💭 Share your thoughts on Linkedin and tag Cameron Coutts🔗 Connect with Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bruchhausen-88a570148/🔗 Connect with Cameron:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefounderfilespodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-metavolve/----------00:00 Introduction04:13 Meet Chris and the vision behind Strove08:34 Repositioning for relevance: Strove’s evolution14:24 Unlocking growth: Strove’s approach to distribution and potential partnerships26:01 Decoding Strove’s business model31:05 Inside Strove’s customer experience 41:03 What inspired Chris to establish a presence in London46:49 Tracing the growth of your team51:47 Building culture from day one: Hiring a Head of People early59:36 How Chris handles the pressure and complexity of Leadership01:07:31 Balancing leadership and wellbeing as a founder01:17:51 Chris’s advice for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty01:22:03 Anticipating the future: Chris’s perspective on what’s coming