Naiz Band interview

Today we interview David García, founder of Naiz Band.

What led you to create Naiz Band? How did the idea come about?

While studying for exams to become a physical education teacher, I was reading notes about the levels of judo belts, and I thought: “Why not apply this system to all sports?” That’s how the idea of classifying sports levels universally was born. The solution to demonstrate progress was to record videos and share them on a social network, which led me to create the Naiz Band app.

What is Naiz Band’s main unique value compared to other similar solutions?

Naiz Band brings all sports together in one app. We offer more than 1,600 challenges that award points and rank users in various leaderboards. Unlike other apps, we reward achievements as varied as lifting more weight, making a basket, or maintaining a daily training streak. There’s nothing like it in the market.

What aspects of the development process were the most exciting or challenging?

The most exciting part has been seeing how people who didn’t practice sports before have started doing so thanks to Naiz Band. Knowing that something I invented is helping others is an indescribable feeling. On the other hand, the most challenging part has been dealing with technical issues in the app and the delays that come with them, which is quite frustrating.

Where would you like to see Naiz Band in five years?

By 2030, I’d love for a well-known sports brand to support the project. But what excites me the most is for Naiz Band to become a key tool for improving athletes’ health, promoting good habits, and fostering a healthy lifestyle.

What’s the most valuable advice you’ve received as an entrepreneur?

I was told this quote by Winston Churchill: “Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” After more than three years of entrepreneurship, I can say that my passion for my project is what keeps me going. Entrepreneurship requires very high intrinsic motivation because there are tough days when everything seems to fall apart.

It’s often said that entrepreneurs struggle to disconnect. How do you disconnect, David? If you manage to at all.

It’s true; disconnecting isn’t easy. During the early years, I wished there was an “off” button. I compare entrepreneurship to having a child: even when you’re on vacation, it’s always on your mind. Sports have been my best escape, as they allow me to fully focus during those moments. Currently, I try to spend time with my partner and a lovely puppy we’re taking care of. However, my mind is always active, consuming videos, podcasts, or books about entrepreneurship, making it difficult to fully disconnect.

Quick Questions

Movies about entrepreneurship you recommend?
“The Social Network,” about the creation of Facebook, is a great movie for understanding the complexities and challenges of leading a major project.

Brand/company that inspires you?
While there are many incredible sports brands like Adidas or Nike, I draw a lot of inspiration from Strava. It’s fascinating how they’ve created such a strong community and powerful tool for athletes.

A quote that motivates you the most at work?
One that always drives me is from Jack Canfield: “Don’t worry about failure; worry about the chances you miss when you don’t try.”
I’m also inspired by these two quotes from Steve Jobs:

• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
• “I’m convinced that what separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful ones is purely perseverance.”

If you could meet anyone from history, who would it be?
I’d choose Leonardo da Vinci. His ability to connect art, science, and engineering is fascinating. I’d love to understand his way of thinking, what inspired him, and how he balanced his curiosity with the discipline to turn his ideas into reality.

If you could go back in time, would you choose to be an entrepreneur again?
Although there are dark days when I ask myself why I took this path, I’m absolutely certain I’d do it again. Even if the result isn’t what I expected, the lessons and experiences I’ve gained make it all worthwhile.

Thank you for your time, David!