This tech CEO revolutionized health supplements

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How did a former senior tech leader leave the computer industry for the health supplement field? In this episode, Kim and Humann CEO Joel Kocher talk about his successes, mistakes and lessons learned. You’ll also learn how science is moving his company forward — and how that helps you.

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