Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2026-05-20
Books mentioned on #866: Sami Inkinen of Virta Health — Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Rowing 2,750 Miles, and Lessons from Fixing Metabolic Health in 100,000+ People
Sami Inkinen (@samiinkinen) is a Finnish-born, Stanford-trained entrepreneur and the founder and CEO/president of Trulia and Virta Health. Virta is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people using technology, AI, and nutrition.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Score Takes Care of Itself
The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, and Craig Walsh is a renowned leadership and management guide written by the legendary San Francisco 49ers head football coach.
Recommended“The score will take care of itself, the 49ers coaches Walshshire's book and high upput management”
Where to get it
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High Growth Handbook
High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil is a comprehensive tactical guide designed to help entrepreneurs, executives, and startup founders navigate the complexities of scaling companies from early-stage operations to massive enterprises.
Recommended“and high upput management actually the high growth handbook by El Gilvitz is much much much newer and I know you've interviewed El professional setting”
Where to get it
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Trejo
Trejo by Danny Trejo and Donal Logue is a compelling memoir detailing the remarkable life, criminal past, redemption, and Hollywood career of the iconic actor.
Recommended“Tjo by Danny Tjo. No kidding. Absolutely mind-blowing book. You know who Danny Tjo is?”
Where to get it
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Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood (Spiral-Bound)
Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood by Danny Trejo is a vibrant collection of recipes and stories celebrating the actor's culinary and cultural roots.
Recommended“Tjo by Danny Tjo. No kidding. Absolutely mind-blowing book. You know who Danny Tjo is?”
Where to get it
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“And I would also just point to for instance the the slow carb diet and the 4-hour body. It is not a ketogenic diet, right? You're consuming legumes, you're consuming a lot of fiber in the form of beans or lentils, etc.”