The 'Secret Sauce' To A 10/10 Morning Routine : 1490
Jun 25, 2026 · 38m
Summary
Dave Asprey interviews the founder of MTE, a caffeine-free energy drink designed to provide calm, focused energy without disrupting sleep or cortisol levels. They discuss its blend of adaptogens, nootropics, and prebiotics, contrasting it with traditional stimulants. The conversation also covers entrepreneurship, AI adoption, and optimizing mitochondrial health for sustained performance and mood stability.
Topics discussed
iRestore red light therapy and Gatlin health sponsorships
Introduction to MTE: The opposite of meth energy drink
MTE ingredients: Adaptogens, nootropics, and paraxanthine
Paraxanthine vs caffeine and MTE's effect on sleep
MTE flavors: Huckleberry Acai and stevia sweetening
Founder's background and caffeine spray origins
Brainwave audio technology and Gatlin sponsorship
Stevia taste profiles and the cilantro soap gene
Professional tasting skills and airplane conversations
Athletic genetics, cycling, and ADHD-driven variety
Entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving, and AI adoption
Panoxel sponsorship and AI etiquette with Claude
Parenting, glazing kids, and intrinsic motivation
Mitochondrial energy, elegance, and MTE's battery analogy
Final thoughts on MTE flavors and show disclaimer
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