Living The Red Life – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Founder of Gluz Tech: The Ultimate CEO Networking Weapon Revealed
Host: Ray Gutierrez (guest hosting for Rudy Mawer)
Guest: Jason Skipworth, Founder of Gluz and Gluz Tech
Date: February 16, 2026

Main Theme

This episode dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Jason Skipworth, a 60-year-old innovator behind Gluz, a mobile sports app designed to connect people—especially entrepreneurs and business leaders—through shared interests in sports and networking. The conversation explores the importance of building relationships beyond the boardroom, the impetus and process of creating Gluz (and Gluz Tech, an AI automation company), and actionable insight into developing tech solutions at any stage of life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introducing Gluz and Gluz Tech

• Gluz: A mobile app aimed at connecting sports enthusiasts—particularly golfers—worldwide, enabling users to find partners, join communities, and network.
• Gluz Tech: A new venture leveraging AI automation for small business innovation.
  • Quote:

    “Gluz, it’s a mobile sports app that I’ve just started. I’ve also just started Gluz Tech, which is AI automation innovation for small businesses… to drive business into the industry.” — Jason (00:08)

2. The Power of Networking Outside the Office

• Deals and relationships are often built on the golf course, not in boardrooms.
• Relaxation and shared activities foster trust and honest conversations.
  • Quote:

    “Even if you’re a CEO or founder … if you’re playing sport, you relax, you’re out in the open—I think that’s where the deals are done.” — Jason (04:24)

• Ray shares an anecdote about business strategy and competition revealed on golf courses.

3. Entrepreneurship at Any Age

• Jason, at 60, is proof that age is no barrier to innovation.
  • Quote:

    “Age is not a limitation at all... I’m inspiring you to say, you know what, I can do that as well.” — Jason (05:21)

• Inspiration for both older and younger listeners to start ventures regardless of life stage.

4. The Vision Behind Gluz

• The app was conceived to serve both outgoing and shy individuals seeking sports partners, making networking accessible to all personalities.
• Jason’s own experience playing solo inspired the solution.

5. App Features: Connecting and Community-Building

• “Community hub” lets fitness pros or gym owners build branded groups within the app, creating mini-ecosystems for their communities.
• The Ambassador Program aims for local representation worldwide (07:51).
• In-app communication (messaging, pictures, video), without the fragmentation seen in WhatsApp.
  • Quote:

    “If you’ve got a social element to it, a lot more people—even in the range of 20 to 30 years old—that’s what they’re looking for.” — Jason (08:47)

• Over 60 supported sports for wide appeal.

6. Smart Notifications and Event Coordination

• Users receive relevant notifications about nearby games/events and can RSVP seamlessly.
  • Automatic calendar integration for reminders (10:50).
  • Quote:

    “If you and I like golf, and we’re in the same location… I will set up an event… It sends the notifications out to anybody in the location… through Gluz and it’ll say, listen, Jay’s got a game this Saturday. Do you want to join in?” — Jason (09:56)

7. Future Directions: Gamification & Business Integration

• Plans for scoring, rankings, and prize features to gamify user experience (11:37).
• Partnerships with clubs and local businesses (e.g., user referrals bring club incentives).
• Possibilities for expanding into exclusive offers via club participation.

8. Branding Philosophy

• Gluz uses orange as its brand color to evoke energy, warmth, and physical activity.
  • Quote:

    “Orange is a very, very warm color for me… It’s bright, but it also creates the energy. And we wanted Gluz’s brand to be orange, to show people that it’s an energetic thing and it’s related to sports.” — Jason (12:45)

9. Reflections on Mastermind Networking & Personal Legacy

• Jason praises the value of entrepreneur Masterminds and learning from industry leaders like Rudy Mawer.
• The “Legacy Makers” episode covers Jason’s career, journey to tech entrepreneurship, and aspirations for Gluz and Gluz Tech.
  • Quote:

    “The legacy really is to help people look at health, wellbeing through the app and through Gluz Tech… using our AI agents.” — Jason (15:29)

10. Getting Connected: Finding Gluz

• The Gluz app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
• More info at gluz.com and gluztech.com.
  • Quote:

    “Gluz is a name that I decided to use because of gluing things together… So I wanted to create a name that’s a talking point.” — Jason (16:03)

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• On business deals made during sports:

  • “I remember that the deal was done on a golf course in Denver… That’s where the deals are done.” — Jason (04:24)

• On entrepreneurship without age limits:

  • “For those people who are young looking at it now, hopefully I’m inspiring you… At my age, why not start?” — Jason (05:21)

• On community building:

  • “You can brand your own logo onto it… This is where the ambassador program comes in.” — Jason (07:51)

• On notifications and user experience:

  • “That’s the notification… It automatically puts that notification into your mobile phone calendar.” — Jason (10:50)

• On the goal of Gluz Tech:

  • “Extend that under the Gluz umbrella by looking at automation, AI automation using our AI agents.” — Jason (15:29)

Notable Timestamps

• 00:08 – Jason introduces Gluz and Gluz Tech
• 02:34 – Adjusting to Miami climate, business travel inspiration
• 03:02 – How the app helps connect golfers globally
• 04:24 – The importance of relaxed networking for CEOs
• 05:13 – Entrepreneurship can start at 60
• 07:51 – Community hub, ambassador program
• 09:56 – Notifications, event management, smart alerts
• 11:37 – Future of gamification and in-app incentives
• 12:45 – The reasoning behind Gluz’s orange branding
• 15:29 – Jason’s legacy and the vision for Gluz Tech
• 16:03 – App store availability, domain explanation

Tone & Style

The conversation is relaxed, humorous, inspiring, and directly tailored for entrepreneurs and innovators. Jason’s energy and determination shine through, especially in challenging age stereotypes. Ray’s style is upbeat, engaging, peppered with personal anecdotes that make the discussion relatable and motivational.

For Listeners

You’ll walk away with:

• Insights into how sport, tech, and entrepreneurship intersect for powerful networking.
• Encouragement to pursue innovation at any age.
• Practical understanding of the process from ideation to building and branding an app.
• An appreciation for the value of face-to-face (and app-facilitated) networking in business.

How to connect or learn more:
gluz.com | gluztech.com
Available on Apple App Store and Google Play.