#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 Thank you to this week's sponsor @andsomskin www.andsomskin.com This week's guest https://www.instagram.com/davecatudal/ https://get.lyvely.com/ The Daniel Leese Podcast on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanielleesepodcast The Daniel Leese Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedanielleesepodcastofficial/