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GB EXCLUSIVE: AI Tech Entrepreneur Michael Koch Biohacks Brain with Extreme Daily Protocol to Fuel Business Success
GB EXCLUSIVE: AI Tech Entrepreneur Michael Koch Biohacks Brain with Extreme Daily Protocol to Fuel Business Success

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Everyone wants to be stronger and succeed at business — but do you have what it takes?

Glamour Buff recently talked with tech entrepreneur, Michael Koch, the founder and CEO of HubKonnect, a leading AI-enabled marketing platform for franchise restaurants.

The purpose of the interview was to learn how he uses a scientific approach to biohack his brain and body to improve brain function, live longer, and balance hormones for optimal business success in the Artificial Intelligence technology sector.

GB: What was the moment you realized you wanted to get super fit and healthy? Or has this always been something you have done? What’s your motivation behind taking an extreme approach towards health and fitness?

MK: As a former Div. 1 athlete and Captain of the Wake Forest University Football team, health and fitness have always played a major role in my life and business success. I always made a concerted effort to allot time in my busy workdays to work out and fuel my energy to stay in elite shape. My ability to outwork everyone has become my competitive CEO advantage and working out and eating healthy was a huge part of this.

As I became more and more successful, building and exciting four technology companies over a decade, it hit me one day: What if I could do more biologically to take my cognitive and physical capability to unseen levels to do even more in a day.  I was already known for my intense work ethic, so I immersed myself deep into the science to learn how to biohack my body. During this process, I spoke with neuroscientists, navy seals, monks, doctors, trainers, and nutritionists, to create a unique protocol specifically to support my entrepreneurial success.

My focus moved from only the physical to creating a daily routine that sparks cognitive capabilities, energy, and focus so that I am always ready to seize opportunities and be my best.  This is where I created my extreme daily protocol. I have been following it for the past five years and have tested and sharpened it along the way. Now I am operating at peak performance for my company, clients, and employees.

GB: What is your daily routine/protocol?

MK: I am in the process of writing a book about my extreme daily protocol, which will provide full, in-depth details — but in the meantime, I will share some of the activities I do on a daily basis. I perform my workouts and business tasks when my body is most biologically primed, which is early in the morning. I wake up every day at 4 am, do five-minute cold ice baths, and ingest 2 cups of black coffee.

I then have my work ideation session in which I think big and solve the most complex issues. I do strength training at the 16-hour fasting mark because that is where my natural Human growth hormone (hGH) peaks. Then I hit the sauna and do red light therapy. Every day I fast for 20 hours a day, and 48 hours every other weekend. During the four-hour time span that I eat, I only consume foods that support cognitive function.

These kinds of foods include grass-fed beef, salmon, pecans, avocado, berries, bone broth, and organic eggs. I also drink 1.5 Gallons of water every day. I do Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) once a week, which is a treatment used to speed up the healing of human tissue. I also mix in other recovery modalities to make sure I can work at the pace and length I need.

Many may consider this extreme, but as with anything in life, if you want to perform at your best, you need to do things that others are not willing to do. I want every competitive advantage to be the best CEO and entrepreneur I can be.

GB: What are some of the benefits of being strict about your diet and fitness?

MK: The benefits are limitless energy, clear cognitive function, and it ensures that I look and feel great, which boosts my confidence in any boardroom. I know my daily routine puts my company, clients, and team in the best position to succeed.

To fulfill my workload of 18 hr days as an entrepreneur, the brain must operate at its highest level.  The key to tapping into this brain potential is neurogenesis or the process of creating new neurons or brain cells. The brain is critical in everything we as humans do. It is also important to invoke autophagy, which is the process the body performs to clean out damaged cells and regenerate newer, healthier cells.

Every action and calorie ingested is to build strength, induce cellular repair, and spark neurogenesis. This helps me operate at a high cognitive level and repair the cellular damage that I do.

It’s my belief that successful people decide to use every minute available in each day because our life’s purpose is greater than any short-term pleasure or gratification like going to a party, having a night out with friends, or eating a celebratory meal.

When I instill these habits and protocol, I have seen that it takes me to the path of greatness, minimalism, and discipline.  My protocol helps put me at the top of my game cognitively speaking, but by following my exact daily protocol, any person can become the strongest and leanest they have ever been.

GB: What activity in your wellness protocol gives you the most health benefits and why?

MK: Fasting is one of the most important aspects of my health and wellness regimen. Fasting 20 hours per day creates the optimal biological environment to drive energy and cognitive performance, while enabling my body to use optimal fuel sources, and induce autophagy. It’s as simple as this: fasting boosts brain power and improves the rate of neurogenesis.

The combination of fasting and ketones from consuming a ketogenic diet provides the ultimate powerful brain tools needed to achieve the most optimized day.  This combination also helps with memory and mood. There is the magic that happens in our bodies when we fast. It also allows our body to heal since the body is not focused on digestion.

Though it may seem extreme, when you get past your first 20 hours fast, you will reach a level of clarity that makes you wonder how you ever lived efficiently before implementing this key fasting approach.

GB: Tell us your business background?

MK: I am one of the originating pioneers of the Artificial Intelligence, Global Digital Production, Machine Learning, and SaaS industries. I have built my success as a tech entrepreneur developing and scaling AI and Digital Production for global top-tier brands including Procter & Gamble, Visa, FedEx, McDonald’s, Pepsi Co., Mars, Campbell’s, Nike, AT&T, and Microsoft.  I am currently overseeing my fifth technology company, HubKonnect as co-founder and CEO.

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GB: What business are you currently working on?

MK: As the CEO of HubKonnect, I have been able to create a leading AI-enabled technology company providing Local Store Marketing solutions to franchise restaurants across the U.S. In addition, I  am also the Chairman of the QSR AI Research Lab. Helping thousands of franchise restaurant owners/operators upgrade their business with AI and Big Data so that they can better understand, communicate and sell to their local customers is my ultimate passion.

As an entrepreneur in the AI space, I focus on real-world development for Machine Learning Algorithms, deep learning, neural networks, large datasets, and high-performance computing, all for immediate application. My mission is to continue to develop real-world Artificial Intelligence technology that will significantly accelerate the restaurant Industry. This is a trillion-dollar technological revolution in the works and I intend on leading the forefront.

GB: Talk to us about weight/strength training and why it is so beneficial?

MK: Not only will lifting heavy weights spark new cells in the brain, but it has also been proven to provide numerous benefits from anti-aging to retention of muscle mass, which depletes as you age.

When I lift, I do so explosively and move heavy weights quickly. Low reps activate my fast twitch muscle fibers. Deadlifting is the ultimate king of weight training. Research shows that the more fit you are, the stronger you are, the more resilient your brain becomes, and the better it functions both cognitively and psychologically.

My 20-hour fasting approach also helps to spike Human growth hormone (hGH), a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pituitary gland, to its highest levels during workouts. If you aren’t constantly getting stronger, you’re ultimately getting weaker. Fasting combined with intense weight training and a customized diet is the ultimate blueprint to upgrading a person’s brain and body.

GB: What does your daily diet consist of?

MK: My diet is unique and designed for optimal brain function. After my 20 hour fast is complete, I consume a diet of bone broth, grass-fed red meat, eggs, caught salmon, avocados, walnuts, organic ghee, berries, and sometimes select cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli. Food is for fuel and to solely provide me the energy I need to keep outworking everyone and recover from my busy days and high-intensity workouts. I also drink 1.5 gallons of water per day.

GB: Do you incorporate mindfulness into your health/fitness regime?

MK: I use my early morning time to sit quietly and think big. I let my mind wander where it needs to go and that helps me achieve clarity and solutions for the next task I want to tackle. Everything comes to me very easily in the silence in the early morning. I’m a firm believer that solitude creates the environment for big ideas. My early morning ideation sessions are spiritual to me and are an essential start to the day.

GB: Do you think this is something anyone can do?

MK: No. I know my approach to physical and cognitive performance is an extreme and strict approach. A person has to have a disciplined and determined mindset to follow it. It is not for everyone.

As a former athlete, it is just ingrained in me to achieve greatness in everything I do — You could say I’m a Kobe Bryant 4 am legendary workout type of person. This isn’t for everyone. Some people are simply not built for this. People say they want success badly, but are not willing to go deep into the trenches to get there. It’s my belief that one needs to be a tenacious competitor and prioritize their cognitive performance in order to be elite.

With my strict daily protocol, I eliminate anything that could get in the way of optimization and embrace a spartan lifestyle. This could be cutting out parties, “friends”, family members, drinking, and video games. I know I need to be at my best so I can truly pave the way for others to be wildly successful.

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YouTuber Larray Is Allegedly Dating OnlyFans Model Vladislav Vorontsov

Larray might just be off the market!

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American YouTube star Larray has surprised his fans with a new development. He is allegedly in a romantic relationship with OnlyFans model Vladislav Vorontsov, a pairing that no one saw coming.

The surprise factor is due to the fact that the new rumored couple seemed to have no mutual connection, and Larray often made it so that his private life details were limited on the internet. Thus, netizens had been searching, “Is Larray dating someone?” for a while now.

As of this writing, fan queries about the internet personality’s relationship status seem to have been answered, as Larray is rumored to be dating Vorontsov. Rumors of their romantic relationship started after the two were spotted together for the first time.

Pictures and clips of their meeting quickly spread across all social media platforms. On Friday, May 3, 2024, the official Instagram handle of THETEATALK also posted a picture of Larray and Vorontsov, in which the alleged couple were holding hands and walking.

YouTube star Larray was recently spotted with OnlyFans Model Vladislav Vorontsov

YouTube star Larray was recently spotted with OnlyFans Model Vladislav Vorontsov (Photo: Instagram)

Besides the picture, nothing has been captured of the new alleged pair. However, fans quickly noticed the tattoos on the hands of Larray’s alleged new boyfriend. They started digging around and matched those tattoos with those of Vorontsov.

So, it has been confirmed that the mystery man with Larray is Vorontsov. That said, it cannot be said with full confidence that the two are dating. Vorontsov might be Larray’s new boyfriend, but it’s also possible that there might not be any romantic connection between the two.

As of this writing, neither Larray nor Vorontsov have confirmed or denied anything about their romance. For now, it’s only mere fan speculation. Even if the two are dating, it entirely depends on them to either go or not go public with their relationship.

Coming over to Larray’s alleged new boyfriend, Vorontsov is an OnlyFans model who uses the username @uonlad on Instagram. He has garnered over 178,000 followers on the platform and has 48,700 followers on Twitter.

Vorontsov’s dating history remains unknown as he only came to the limelight recently. So, all the details of his past relationships, sexuality, and more about his personal life – before he allegedly began dating Larray – currently remains a secret.

As for Larray, the internet personality has been quite a bit open on those fronts. The former Hype House member has previously been open about his sexuality and proudly embraces his homosexual orientation. So, yes, Larray is gay and doesn’t have a girlfriend.

Moving on to Larray’s dating history, his first and last public relationship was with fellow internet personality Brady Potter. They reportedly started dating in April 2019, and their relationship ultimately ended in September 2021 when Larray announced it via Twitter.

Larray during a promotional photoshoot for Calvin Klein

Larray during a promotional photoshoot for Calvin Klein (Photo: Instagram)

He tweeted, “Me and Brady aren’t together. Please respect our discussion & let us figure things out. Hate is the last thing he deserves, please be kind.” The reasons for their breakup haven’t been disclosed, as both of them have kept it a secret.

Furthermore, Larray — whose real name is Larri Merritt — was also rumored to be dating fellow YouTuber James Charles while he was still dating Potter. However, the rumors were neither confirmed nor denied. After his split with Potter, Larray’s love life has been quiet.

Speaking a little of Larray, he is a renowned American YouTuber with more than 9.36 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views. Likewise, he has over 6.3 million followers on Instagram, 1.3 million followers on Twitter, and 27.2 million followers and 768.1 million likes on TikTok.

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Landon Barker’s Alleged New Girlfriend Revealed Post Charli D’Amelio Breakup

Are they dating or not?

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After his highly publicized breakup with Charli D’Amelio, Landon Barker‘s love life has again become a fascinating topic for fans.

Despite their once-enviable romance, which garnered significant attention on social media, Barker and D’Amelio’s relationship ultimately ended, leaving both parties to navigate the complexities of love and fame in the digital age.

Since their breakup, Barker and D’Amelio seem to be in pursuit of finding new romantic partners, as both of them have been sparking romance rumors with social media stars. This time, the ball has landed in Barker’s court.

On Tuesday night, May 30, 2024, Barker took to his Instagram story to share a picture of himself taking a selfie with a mysterious girl. In the photo, he was donning a white t-shirt with a black leather jacket, whereas the girl wore a white crop top and shorts.

Landon Barker is allegedly dating a new girlfriend after breakup with Charli D'Amelio

Landon Barker is allegedly dating a new girlfriend after breakup with Charli D’Amelio (Photo: Instagram)

Morgan Wallen’s ‘This Bar’ was added as the music in his story, and the mystery girl’s face was partly obscured. This led fans to dissect every detail immediately, searching for clues about her identity and relationship with Barker.

Internet sleuths worked tirelessly to uncover the mystery girl’s identity, and less than a day later, they pointed the finger at Ryley Ladd. Ladd is a fellow internet personality who has garnered fame on Instagram, with over 150,000 followers.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence or official confirmation, fans quickly embraced the idea of a potential romance between Barker and Ladd, eagerly discussing the possibility on various social media platforms.

However, amidst the excitement and speculation, some key details raised doubts about the alleged relationship. Observant fans noticed that Barker and Ladd weren’t following each other on social media, a standard indicator of romantic involvement in the digital age.

Furthermore, neither party had publicly addressed the rumors, leaving fans hungry for answers. That said, Barker has liked Ladd’s multiple Instagram posts, and it might be possible that they are hiding their dating relationship.

The alleged connection between Barker and Ladd has captured the imagination of fans, combining elements of celebrity gossip and romantic intrigue in a tantalizing narrative. As the rumors continue, it remains to be seen whether Barker and Ladd will confirm or deny them.

As fans eagerly await further developments, the rumors surrounding Barker’s alleged new girlfriend continue to fuel conversations. Whether the mystery will be solved or left unanswered remains to be seen, but one thing is sure: anything is possible in the fast-paced world of internet fame.

Coming over to Barker and D’Amelio’s relationship, they were first spotted together on June 15, 2022. The rumors of their dating relationship continued to rule the internet conversations over the next few days, and on June 27, a source confirmed their romance rumors.

Landon Barker with his now-former girlfriend, Charli D'Amelio, during a dinner date

Landon Barker with his now-former girlfriend, Charli D’Amelio, during a dinner date (Photo: Instagram)

Following the confirmation, the then-new couple made multiple public appearances, including one at Madison Square Garden and another at Michael Rubin’s star-studded 4th of July party. All things hinted that they were happy and their relationship would last long.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for Barker and D’Amelio. On February 7, 2024, the couple officially split after Barker announced their breakup via his Instagram handle. Furthermore, he even released a breakup song titled ‘Over You’ on March 21.

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Myha’la Herrold Is As Conscious About Her Dental Health As Parenting Her Cats

“…your individuality, the thing that makes you different, is going to be the thing that people love about you the most.”

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Ever-smiling Myha’la Herrold, who finds joy in the littlest of things, such as parenting her two cats, is the kind of inspiration the world needs right now.

The actress has starred as Harper Stern in the British television drama Industry – and her performance has touched the hearts of many. Through her role, she has represented the unheard voices and overlooked faces of our regular workspaces.

She has also been seen in the recent Netflix drama Leave The World Behind alongside Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali.

If her onscreen performances were not inspiring enough, she has also been part of some meaningful campaigns that aim to spread positivity amongst the people. Mainly targeting Gen Z, Myha’la has now collaborated with Colgate for its My Smile is My Superpower campaign.

The campaign “aims to show everyone once and for all that, all smiles are beautiful smiles, no matter their size, shape, or shade.”

To pick Myha’la’s brain on what she thinks about the Colgate campaign, dental health, cats, and keeping positivity in life, we had a brief conversation.

Can you elaborate on how you manage the balance between your personal and professional commitments amidst your demanding work schedules, particularly with the recent release of “Leave the World Behind” in 2023 and the upcoming season of HBO’s “Industry” this year?

Myha’la: Well, yes! I have found it essential to prioritize certain aspects of my life to manage the balance between my personal and professional commitments. Whether it’s blocking out specific time for family and friends, scheduling regular breaks for relaxation, or delegating tasks where possible, I strive to maintain a sense of equilibrium.

Additionally, staying organized and focused during work hours allows me to make the most of my time and avoid unnecessary stress.

However, the biggest thing I do for myself is my self-care routine. My skin care, my dental hygiene, and my sleep routine, all of those things, are super important for me.

Beyond your involvement in film and television, you have been engaged in various meaningful endeavors, including the Colgate campaign, “The Beauty of Gaps.” Could you share your perspective on this initiative and its significance?

Myha’la: Yeah! I was so excited to be included in this campaign because I am super passionate about my dental health. Particularly, in this campaign, they are focusing on celebrating and maintaining the health of your unique smile. And I have two abnormal teeth – they are called peg lateral incisors.

COURTESY: Myha'la Herrold, "My Smile Is My Superpower" event

COURTESY: Myha’la Herrold, “My Smile Is My Superpower” event

So many times throughout my life, dentists and random people have approached me, given me their cards, and said, “When you are ready to fix your teeth, use my card.”

And I was like, “What the heck! I did not ask for this. I love my smile.”

Partially because I felt violated by those people and also because I really do love my smile, I have really focused on the health of my teeth. I am really, I am a prolific flosser, and I brush my teeth twice a day, if not more. I also have really sensitive teeth; I am really prone to getting cavities regardless of how often I brush. I guess I just have naturally weakened enamel.

So, I use Colgate Total Plaque Pro Release, which is really good for sensitive teeth and helps to keep that plaque away, which is how I get so many cavities. I use that so that I do not have to have someone else’s teeth or some other kind of fake teeth in my mouth.

Therefore, I was really excited about this campaign because this one spoke to me personally which you don’t really get from a campaign for toothpaste. I don’t ever feel like they are speaking to me [referring to other campaigns], so that is a really special thing about this campaign.

It is encouraging people to maintain the health of their own smile, their unique smile, and I wanted to do that. So, I was really excited to being included in this campaign.

Reflecting on your career, could you recall a particular moment when you realized the impact your work had in bringing joy to people’s lives?

Myha’la: I think one of the most significant moments that moved me was when the first season of Industry premiered. I had a huge number of Black people, especially Black women, reach out to me, saying, “I work in finance, I am young, a person of color, and I haven’t ever felt represented on screen particularly in movies or media about the finance world.”

So, they just were like, “Thank you for doing this. I am so happy that this exists, and I feel really seen.”

And I was even surprised by the number of people of color or other people in the finance industry – because what did I know about that. All I saw was headlines, which was mostly CEOs and COOs, and all of them are old white guys. So, I was like, “There is none of us there.”

But when the show aired, there were so many people who reached out and said thank you for doing this. And that is the greatest gift I think I have received: someone saying, “I saw myself in your work or I felt seen by your work, and it brought me joy.”

That is what really does it for me.

What typically brings a smile to your face?

Myha’la: Cats (laughs)!

I have two cats at home and I really love cat videos. My mom and I are like cat people and we would send cat videos to each other, and that really makes me smile.

Cats and dogs!?

Myha’la: Oh yeah, animals. All animals. I love animals. They are the purest, most special things on this earth.

Expanding on the “The Beauty of Gaps” campaign, which aims to raise awareness among Gen-Z about the uniqueness of their smiles, could you share a personal lesson you’ve embraced that you wish to pass on to your younger self?

Myha’la: I would want my younger self to know that your individuality, the thing that makes you different, is going to be the thing that people love about you the most. Because I think when you are young, or at any age, there is a real need to fit in and be accepted – and of course, who would not want to be accepted and to fit in? But the thing that I have discovered is the thing that makes me different or special has ended up being the most relatable.

Human beings are genetically different. Twins are special case but there is still something that makes them different. So, really, your uniqueness is the thing that makes you a part of a whole, which is kind of a weird thing to think about.

But I would want my younger self to know that the thing that makes you different, your little teeth in the front, that is the thing that is gonna make people love you.

Finally, do you have any messages you’d like to convey to your fans and viewers regarding the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and embracing the power of smiling in life?

Myha’la: I would say, smiles are infectious, and the unique ones are the most exciting. So I would say, however you can, whenever you can, find a way to smile or share a smile, and don’t be afraid to share your own. Because someone else might feel inspired by it. 

A smile is very powerful, so use yours.

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