From Athletes to Innovators: The OptiGenix Story

OptiGenix was born from a shared journey of resilience, education, and the pursuit of answers in the world of performance and recovery. As former Division 1 athletes at UC Berkeley, we—Jai and Gabe—experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating the gap between athletic performance and the nutrition needed to support it. Our paths were marked by adversity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to rise above the obstacles that tested our physical and mental limits.

Jai, a high jumper, overcame a catastrophic high school injury that dislocated his kneecap, tore his patellar tendon, and shattered his tibia, requiring months of surgery and rehabilitation. His determination carried him back to the same track where his career nearly ended, and continued into podium finishes in the 2022 and 2024 PAC 12 high jump championships. Gabe, an elite runner, faced the pressures of his own unhealthily high expectations and the frustration of injuries that derailed his collegiate career. From stress fractures and Achilles injuries, to being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, he battled through the journey of being a four time state champion, a record holder at Cal, to bedridden and unable to perform.

Through these struggles, we formed a shared approach. OptiGenix is striving to create a more informed and accessible future for athletic performance solutions. Our goal is to be a trusted partner in your journey, providing resources, education, and support to help you take control of your performance story, one step at a time.