72. Cheating Death: Longevity & Medicine

This conversation delves into the critical distinction between healthspan and lifespan, emphasizing the importance of quality of life in longevity. The speakers discuss the role of preventative care, the efficacy of various longevity treatments, and the impact of AI in healthcare. They also address common misconceptions about longevity, the significance of personal responsibility in health, and the evolving landscape of longevity medicine and investment opportunities.

Sergey Jakimov is a founding partner of LongeVC, a VC investing in biotech companies and founders. He is a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded 3 deep-tech ventures and raised more than $25M in venture funding. He has advised several other startups in the therapeutics space, and since 2018, he has led the medical tech startup Longenesis (now he is their member board of directors). He is also a board member and co-founder of the Longevity Science Foundation. Sergey is a visiting lecturer at several universities, and he co-authored a master’s program in technology law at the Riga Graduate School of Law. He holds a BSc in International Affairs and two MScs in Political Science and Government and Law and Finance. He was named a Forbes Latvia 30 Under 30 in technology and healthcare in 2020.

Artem Trotsyuk is a venture partner of LongeVC, a VC investing in biotech companies and founders. He is a bioengineer and computer scientist by training. His experience focuses on early-stage investments (pre-seed, seed, up to Series A), supporting entrepreneurs in turning their ideas and visions into successful companies. Artem is also a lecturer at Stanford University and Chief Technologist at Swaza. He completed his Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Masters in Computer Science with an AI specialization at Stanford. Artem's research interests lie in AI, bioengineering, gene editing, wearables, CRISPR therapy, regenerative medicine and ethical use of data in drug development.

Hosted by Family Medicine Physician Dr Jordan Vollrath

00:00 Understanding HealthSpan vs Lifespan
04:08 The Role of Prevention in Longevity
06:31 The Impact of Technology on Longevity
09:21 Misconceptions in Longevity and Anti-Aging
12:50 The Future of Longevity: AI and Personalized Medicine
24:36 Demystifying AI in Healthcare
25:54 Challenges in Patient Care and Access
27:30 Investing in Longevity: Opportunities and Trends
31:37 Navigating the Longevity Research Landscape
33:40 The Role of Personal Responsibility in Longevity
41:00 Evidence-Based Longevity Medicine for Providers

Connect with us!
Sergey Jakimov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakimov/
Artem Trotsyuk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemtrotsyuk/
Dr Jordan Vollrath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanvollrath/
LongeVC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevc/

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