How to Boost Your Energy Levels with Biohacking (Interview with Janis Budde)

About this episode

"Time isn't the world's most important currency—energy is." This quote from Janis Budde, founder of Primal State, captures what many founders overlook: without sufficient energy, even the best business ideas can't be successfully executed.

In this interview, Budde shares his insights on how targeted biohacking can drastically improve your physical and mental performance. This isn't about complicated gadgets or expensive treatments, but practical everyday tips that any founder can implement immediately.

What is Biohacking and Who is Janis Budde?

Janis Budde built Primal State, an online shop offering natural supplements, tools, and practical guides for increased energy, optimal fat burning, and razor-sharp focus. His approach: "hack" your own biology to unlock your full potential.

Biohacking means systematically figuring out which nutrition and lifestyle factors most strongly influence your performance—and then optimizing them strategically.

The Biggest Energy Drains in Your Diet

According to Budde, you should eliminate three food groups from your diet if you want more energy:

• –Dairy products: Can promote inflammation and burden digestion
• –Grains: Often lead to blood sugar fluctuations and energy crashes
• –Sugar: Probably the biggest energy thief with its extreme highs and lows

Instead, he recommends a diet based on natural, unprocessed foods. When grocery shopping, the rule is: the fewer ingredients listed on the package, the better.

Practical Tips for Daily Life

Budde emphasizes that nutrition should always be aligned with personal goals. A founder who needs to work with concentration all day requires a different nutritional strategy than someone who is physically active.

Particularly interesting is his approach to ketogenic nutrition: by largely avoiding carbohydrates and focusing on healthy fats, the body can learn to produce energy more efficiently. The result: more stable energy levels without the typical ups and downs.

Overcoming the Afternoon Slump

A particularly relevant topic for all founders is the dreaded afternoon slump. Budde explains how this can be avoided through the right coffee strategy. It's not just about "when" but also about "how" to consume caffeine.

His mini coffee masterclass shows that timing and dosage are crucial to optimally harness caffeine's performance-enhancing effects without becoming dependent.

When Do You See First Results?

A common question from founders: when do you notice the first changes? Budde explains that initial positive effects often show within just a few days, but real transformations become visible only after several weeks.

For stressful periods when concentration becomes difficult, he has concrete immediate measures that any founder can apply in their work routine.

From Idea to Successful Business

Particularly valuable are Budde's insights into how Primal State came to be. His key realization: "To be successful, you need passion and added value." Without genuine enthusiasm for your own product and clear benefit for customers, it's hard to build a sustainable business.

He also shares practical tips for market entry: When is the right time to go live with your product? How do you prepare optimally? And what happens when the company grows and additional employees become necessary?

Practical Recommendations

Beyond nutrition tips, Budde recommends the book "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr, which deals with optimal energy utilization. For product purchases, he advises focusing on quality and buying from trustworthy suppliers.

The interview shows: biohacking doesn't have to be complicated. With the right fundamentals and consistent implementation, any founder can significantly boost their energy and thus their entrepreneurial performance.