How Sabby Piscetelli Reinvented Himself After the NFL & WWE | Founders Form Podcast
How do you reinvent yourself after reaching the peak of professional sports? In this episode, Sabby Piscetelli shares his remarkable evolution from starting football at 17 to becoming a second-round NFL draft pick, then stepping into the spotlight of the WWE, and now building his next chapter in wellness and entrepreneurship.
Sabby opens up about the discipline, sacrifice, and mindset that fueled his career, and how those same principles now drive his mission with Lifestyle Reset, a wellness platform helping men optimize their health and performance. He dives into the challenges of transitioning from team sports to solo ventures, the financial lessons that shaped his investment philosophy, and the new wave of NIL opportunities transforming college athletics.
We also explore how building a personal brand and nurturing strong relationships, especially with his wife and business partner, have become central to his growth. This is an unfiltered conversation about longevity, purpose, and redefining success beyond the field.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Casey Toohill's Journey
03:01 The Spark of Entrepreneurship at Stanford
06:10 Transitioning from NFL to Startup Ecosystem
09:12 The Unique Startup Scene in Buffalo
12:01 Hydro: A Game-Changing Product in Sports Tech
14:56 Expanding Beyond Sports Tech
18:08 Negotiation Skills and Long-Term Thinking
21:00 The Value of Athletes in the Business World
21:32 The Value of Athlete Endorsements
22:00 Key Intangibles in Founders
23:50 Grit and Adaptability in Entrepreneurship
25:05 Health Optimization for Founders
25:39 Misconceptions About Athletes
27:13 The Impact of NIL on Young Athletes
28:48 Investment Interests and Trends
30:33 Challenges in Startup Investment
32:56 Overcrowded Markets in Athlete Investments