Christian. Husband.
"Professional. Athlete."
I share stories, lessons, and frameworks to help others find balance between fitness & career weekly.
About me
Hi, I'm Jon Kalis, a South Florida based triathlete, husband, and product & growth leader specialized in scaling early stage consumer and wellness brands.
I’m a former collegiate athlete turned professional. It’s been 15 years since I “retired” from sport and transitioned to my professional career in growth, but I still consider myself an athlete, just a “professional” one now.
I lead growth for Veri, a health tech start-up working to end the metabolic health crisis, from our home in South Florida where I live with my wife and train as a hybrid triathlete.
Health and fitness have been such an important and beneficial part of my life, I’ve made it my personal and professional mission to help others achieve the same benefits and experience.
Why isn't health & fitness advice making everyone healthier?
I believe the first step to better health isn’t finding a program, routine, or fitness have to improve your health. It choosing to identify yourself as an athlete.
There is a famous quote that says “knowledge is a tool, and like all tools, its impact is in the hands of the user.”
If I gave a paint brush to an accountant, they might use it, but put it in the hands of an artist and they’ll make beautiful pieces. When it comes to health & fitness, that’s choosing to identify as an athlete.
My weekly letters are for people looking to build and cultivate that part of their identity.
I unpack pressing questions, share frameworks, stories, and tips each week.
