Tech innovation in beauty, wellness and fitness with Fred Helou

Discover how a passion for technology turns into a groundbreaking solution that helps businesses thrive. Fred Helou, Founder and CEO of Vagaro, shares his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the US. With a background in engineering and a love for tech, Fred discusses the challenges and successes he faced while building Vagaro, a platform that provides scheduling and business management solutions for the beauty, wellness and fitness industries.

Key Takeaways:

(01:52) Fred’s journey from Lebanon to the US and his early tech interests.
(07:00) The tough start of Vagaro and why persistence matters.
(09:54) How Vagaro helps businesses run smoothly.
(12:27) Embedded finance products and their impact.
(14:58) The effects of COVID-19 on the beauty and wellness industry.
(18:08) Adapting to change and staying innovative.
(21:14) The role of AI in customer communication.
(25:23) Payroll integration and its benefits.
(28:29) The evolution of customer needs and platform expansion.
(31:42) Fred’s vision for Vagaro’s future.

Resources Mentioned:

Vagaro

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