# From Shark Tank to Wellness Industry Leader: Catharine Arnston’s Entrepreneurial Journey

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Podcast: [The Jen Gottlieb Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jen-gottlieb-show-5725535)
Published: 2026-03-27T11:00:00+00:00
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Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA, the founder of ENERGYBits and a passionate advocate for wellness and entrepreneurship, joins me today to share her incredible story. Catharine's path to entrepreneurship was unplanned. She was in international business before her sister’s cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. After researching plant-based nutrition, Catharine uncovered the power of algae as a superfood, leading to the creation of ENERGYBits. Despite not having a background in nutrition or science, she dedicated herself to studying and spreading the word about algae's numerous benefits. ENERGYBits has become a billion-dollar wellness industry leader, and Catharine’s commitment to health and entrepreneurship is more than evident. "If you are terrified, you are on the right path. Because it pushes you out of your comfort zone to learn something new that you'll need to get to the next level. " ~ Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA In This Episode: - The journey from doubts to entrepreneurship - Surviving the struggle years in Boston - Shark Tank experience and post-show growth - Protein and amino acid content in algae - Spirulina’s fast absorption and cyanobacteria structure - Mitochondrial health and cellular energy - How to take ENERGYBits’s spirulina and chlorella - Avoiding supplement overload with algae - Bootstrapping ENERGYBits Purchase ENERGYBits’ Algae Tablets at a Special Discount! Use the code “JENGOTTLIEB” at: https://energybits.com/discount/JENGOTTLIEB?rfsn=9030997.ddfb9f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9030997.ddfb9f About Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA: Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA is a wellness thought leader, experienced entrepreneur, and expert in algae nutrition, with a PhD, MBA, BA Hons, and board certification as…

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