In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Alexander, the creator of Ulys Quest - a first-of-its-kind "travel-to-earn" platform that combines real-world exploration with geospatial tech, blockchain rewards, and gamification.

Alexander spent nearly 30 years in IT and then went all-in building something most people thought was impossible: a living digital treasure hunt where you visit landmarks, confirm your presence, and earn rewards. We talk about the reality of being "too old" for corporate work, what it takes to build a real product (not just an MVP), and why his mission is bigger than crypto - it's about getting people back into the physical world with purpose.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "great flattening" and why many experienced tech workers are getting pushed out

• How Ulys Quest works: visit → confirm → earn

• Why building a fully functional product matters

• The NFT "digital landmark" model and how it creates passive income mechanics

• Using AI as a real-world tour guide + route generator

• Why he wants this to become community-owned (DAO)

• The deeper mission: restoration, education, and real-world impact

Links & Resources (mentioned):

• Ulys Quest: https://ulys.site

In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Richard Skaife, a longevity investor working at the intersection of biotech, mental health, and frontier technology.

We talk about why longevity isn't a supplement or a shortcut - it's an operating system. We break down healthspan vs lifespan, why so many high performers burn out quietly, and how simple metrics like HRV reveal what your lifestyle is actually doing to your body.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers who want sustainable energy and long-term performance without sacrificing their health.

Topics we cover:

• Healthspan vs lifespan

• Longevity as a system, not a pill

• Burnout and recovery in high performers

• HRV, VO₂ max, and practical tracking

• The future of longevity and human optimization

Links & Resources:

• Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io

• Superhuman Podcast: https://getsuperhuman.io/podcast

Most founders can get to $1M–$5M. Then they hit the ceiling.

In this episode, Riley sits down with Jeff Reynolds (CEO, author, Managing Director at Sellside Group, and founder of PSF Accelerator) to unpack what actually separates service businesses that scale, become sellable, and command premium valuations from the ones that plateau.

Jeff has helped grow, buy, and sell leading professional services firms - with experience across $1B+ in M&A activity and 17 acquisitions.

In this conversation, we cover:

• The #1 reason service businesses stall after 30–50 employees

• The "Founder's Dilemma": Do you want to be a king or be rich?

• What buyers look for when your business goes to market (and what scares them off)

• Why leadership depth + real sales/marketing systems drive valuation

• The hidden downside of exiting early: losing mission, environment, and relationships

Links / Resources

PSF Accelerator: https://psfaccelerator.com

Sellside Group (Jeff Reynolds): https://www.sellsidegroup.com

Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreynolds3

Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Sleep is the biggest performance multiplier most people ignore.

In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, Riley sits down with Dr. Daniel Gartenberg (Dr. Snooze) - founder of SleepSpace, sleep scientist, and author of 20+ peer-reviewed papers - to break down what sleep actually does for your brain and body, why deep sleep matters for memory and long-term brain health, and how technology like sound, light, temperature, and AI will personalize sleep improvement over the next decade.

We cover:

• Why sleep impacts nearly every chronic disease (including brain health and Alzheimer's risk)

• Deep sleep vs REM: what's happening across 90-minute cycles

• Why wearables can be useful but imperfect for sleep staging

• The overlooked role of breathing and when to test for sleep apnea

• Tools for better sleep: CBT-I, sunlight timing, smart lighting, and sound-based deep sleep stimulation

• Lucid dreaming and "targeted memory reactivation" (and how to train for it)

Links / Resources

• SleepSpace: https://sleepspace.com

• Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Most founders don't think about legal risk until it's too late.

In this full episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Wenger - lawyer, founder, and CEO of InHouse, an AI-powered in-house counsel platform trusted by fast-growing companies.

Ryan shares what he's learned from building and exiting an $80M+ company and working with founders at every stage - from day one to scale.

In this conversation, we cover:
• The biggest legal mistakes founders make in their first year
• Why NDAs and over-structuring often slow growth
• The 3 legal documents every startup must get right early
• How AI is changing contracts, compliance, and legal risk
• A simple decision framework that compounds long-term success

This episode is essential listening for founders who want to move fast, stay protected, and scale intelligently.

🔗 Learn more about InHouse: https://inhouse.ai
📘 Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Jared Jones is the Co-Founder of Middle Housing Partners and a veteran micro-developer who has spent over a decade working at the front lines of the housing crisis in California. Specializing in SB9, ADUs, and neighborhood-scale infill projects, Jared focuses on mission-driven development that restores affordability, strengthens communities, and brings people back to the neighborhoods they grew up in. He is also an EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) leader and a respected voice in small-scale development, strategic planning, and innovative build-to-rent models.

What We Discuss

1. Why big developers won't fix the housing crisis: Jared explains why national homebuilders alone can't solve the problem and how small, local developers are the real lever for change.

2. Micro-development as a scalable solution: How housing can realistically be rebuilt one lot, one project, one family at a time, and why that approach actually scales.

3. Pushing through pain as a competitive advantage: Why the difficulty of permitting, regulation, and community resistance is a feature, not a flaw, and how persistence compounds over time.

4. A real-world project restoring affordability: Jared walks through a Riverside, CA project that adds multiple units to an existing lot, cutting housing costs dramatically while preserving neighborhood character.

5. The future of middle housing: What the next 5–10 years could look like if cities embrace density, pre-approved plans, and a mindset shift away from NIMBYism toward stronger communities.

What We Discuss

• Middle Housing Partners: https://middlehousingpartners.com

• Jared Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-jones-9a3694168/

• Free Superhuman Guide: https://getsuperhuman.io/playbook

Mike Salguero is the Founder & CEO of ButcherBox, the subscription-based meat company that grew from a Kickstarter into a bootstrapped nine-figure brand. In this episode, Mike breaks down what actually happens in the modern meat system (from pasture to feedlots), why antibiotics/hormones + confinement change everything, and how to choose higher-quality meat (even if you don't use a delivery service).

1. How ButcherBox started: Mike and his wife were doing elimination diets (Whole30/AIP) to manage autoimmune symptoms, and the hunt for truly grass-fed beef became the spark that led to ButcherBox.

2. Grass-fed vs. conventional beef (the real pipeline): Most cattle start on pasture, but ~97% end up in feedlots for "finishing" on grain to maximize fat/marbling and speed of weight gain.

3. Why antibiotics changed the entire meat industry: Antibiotics made animals more "feed efficient," which enabled tighter confinement (CAFOs), and ultimately shifted incentives toward cheap mass production.

4. Nutrient density is the next frontier: Mike predicts the next 5–10 years will focus more on micronutrient density differences based on how the animal was raised, not just "protein and fat."

5. What to look for when buying meat: Prioritize no antibiotics/hormones, pasture-raised, and (when possible) buying directly from a trusted farmer. For seafood: prioritize wild-caught. For pork: look for crate-free standards.

• ButcherBox: butcherbox.com

• ButcherBox coupon code: MikeSentMe

• Mike on X (Twitter): @MikeSalguero

• Free Superhuman Guide: getsuperhuman.io/playbook

How to Achieve Superhuman Sleep (Sleep Nirvana): The Foundation of Peak Performance

If you're waking up tired, relying on coffee to function, or feeling stuck at a constant 6 or 7 out of 10 — this episode shows you how to unlock what Riley calls Sleep Nirvana, the ultimate state of deep, restorative, superhuman sleep.

Sleep is the foundation of everything: energy, clarity, mood, hormones, productivity, and long-term health. When your "battery" starts the day at zero, you burn through backup systems that were never meant to be used daily — leading to fatigue, brain fog, low performance, and chronic stress.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What Sleep Nirvana actually is: fall asleep in 10–15 minutes, stay asleep 7–9 hours, and wake up with all-day energy
• Why entrepreneurs and high performers often feel depleted (and how to fix it)
• The most common sleep problems and what they reveal about your biology
• How stimulants like caffeine and energy drinks mask deeper issues
• The exact "bare-bones basics" Riley uses with clients to dramatically improve sleep
• Why blue light destroys melatonin — and how to block it effectively
• The importance of a pitch-black bedroom (and how to set it up properly)
• The role of light exposure on your circadian rhythm — and why morning sunlight is non-negotiable
• How to diagnose whether your sleep issues come from environment, habits, or deeper root-cause biological factors

If you want to reach 9/10 or 10/10 energy levels — the kind of mental clarity that feels almost "Limitless" — sleep is the foundation everything else is built on.

This is your introduction to the Superhuman Sleep system. Mindset, hormones, genetics, and performance nutrition come next — but it all starts here.