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Longevity Investors
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Berkeley, CA
May 3 – 4
2025
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A two-day summit on investing in longevity and biotech.

Where capital meets longevity—funding the breakthroughs that will redefine health and human lifespan.

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Why attend?

Connect with top investors and founders

Build relationships with leading VCs, institutional investors, and startup founders actively deploying capital into longevity and biotech.

Immerse yourself in a magical campus

Experience Lighthaven – longevity style. An intimate, inspiring environment designed for high-impact discussions and health. Whiteboards meets sauna + cold plunge.

Tap into exclusive deal flow

Get early access to emerging startups, cutting-edge biotech ventures, and investment opportunities shaping the future of longevity.

Access the forefront of longevity investing

Gain insights from top investors, fund managers, and biotech founders on the most promising opportunities in longevity and healthspan innovation.

Speakers

Omri Amirav-Drory
General Partner, NFX
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Omri Amriav-Drory is a scientist and entrepreneur, currently serving as the General Partner at NFX Bio. He is the Founder and CEO of Renewal Bio, a company focused on developing innovative solutions in the field of biotechnology. Omri previously founded Genome Compiler, which was acquired by Twist Bioscience, and has played a pivotal role in scaling and investing in influential techbio companies. His unique blend of scientific expertise and entrepreneurial experience makes him a significant figure in the techbio industry.

Omri Amirav-Drory
General Partner, NFX
Anastasiya Giarletta
Investor, R42 Group
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Anastasiya Giarletta is a prominent figure in the longevity and biotech sectors, serving as an advisor and co-founder of Aikora Health and an investor at R42 Group. Based in Silicon Valley and London, she focuses on connecting venture funds, angels, and entrepreneurs within the early-stage longevity ecosystem. Anastasiya is also a Teaching Assistant at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she lectures on Longevity Venture Capital and Healthcare Venture Capital. Her extensive network and expertise make her a key influencer in advancing healthcare and human aging technologies.

Anastasiya Giarletta
Investor, R42 Group
Phil Newman
Founder & CEO, Longevity.Technology
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Phil Newman is the Founder and CEO of Longevity.Technology, a leading media and investment platform focused on the longevity megatrend. He has held multiple C-level management positions, applying his marketing and business development expertise in sectors such as longevity, IoT, bionics, medical devices, biopharma, and 3D manufacturing. Phil's work aims to bring together innovators and investors to commercialize companies that will form the longevity economy.

Phil Newman
Founder & CEO, Longevity.Technology
Emil Kendziorra
Founder & CEO, Tomorrow Bio
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Dr. Emil Kendziorra is the Founder and CEO of Tomorrow.Bio, a startup dedicated to advancing biostasis (cryonics) research and providing human cryopreservation services. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Göttingen and has extensive experience in cancer research and entrepreneurship. Dr. Kendziorra has founded and led multiple tech and medical startups, including MedLanes and onFeedback. His vision is to build an organization that significantly contributes to the field of cryonics and promotes public awareness about its potential.

Emil Kendziorra
Founder & CEO, Tomorrow Bio
Nils Regge
Founder & GP, Apollo Health Ventures
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Nils Regge is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a strong passion for health and biotechnology. He is the co-founder and Managing Director of Apollo Health Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on aging and age-related diseases. Nils has founded several successful companies, including TruVenturo and HomeToGo, and has been involved in numerous financing rounds. His expertise in growing early-stage startups and his commitment to advancing biomedicine make him a key player in the longevity sector.

Nils Regge
Founder & GP, Apollo Health Ventures
Karl Pfleger
Founder, AgingBiotech.Info
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Karl Pfleger is a prominent angel investor and advocate for longevity research, known for his significant contributions to the biotech industry. He is an investor in Repair Biotechnologies, focusing on gene therapy for age-related diseases, and runs Aging Biotech Info, a valuable resource for the longevity community. Karl's background in machine learning and his dedication to supporting groundbreaking research make him a key figure in the fight against aging.

Karl Pfleger
Founder, AgingBiotech.Info
Ole Mensching
Co–founder, Apollo Health Ventures
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Ole Mensching, Ph.D., is the co-founder and General Partner of Apollo Ventures, a venture capital fund dedicated to aging and age-related diseases. He has a strong background in investment and operations, previously co-founding CareerTeam, a successful headhunting agency. Ole holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Cologne, and his expertise in HR and team building has been instrumental in supporting Apollo's portfolio companies.

Ole Mensching
Co–founder, Apollo Health Ventures
Sebastian Brunemeier
Partner, Healthspan Capital
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Sebastian Brunemeier is a biotech venture capitalist and company builder focused on longevity and regenerative medicine. He is the co-founder and General Partner of Healthspan Capital and the CEO and founder of ImmuneAGE Bio, a company dedicated to immune system rejuvenation. Sebastian has co-founded several longevity biotech companies, contributing to significant advancements in the field. His extensive experience and dedication to improving human healthspan have made him a respected figure in the biotech industry.

Sebastian Brunemeier
Partner, Healthspan Capital
David Gobel
Founder & CEO, Methuselah Foundation
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David Gobel is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, inventor, and futurist, best known for co-founding the Methuselah Foundation, which focuses on extending healthy human lifespans through regenerative medicine and biotechnology. He has been a driving force in promoting the concept of longevity escape velocity and has supported numerous projects and companies aimed at combating age-related diseases. David's visionary work continues to inspire advancements in the field of life extension.

David Gobel
Founder & CEO, Methuselah Foundation
Anar Isman
CEO, AgelessRx
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Anar Isman is the co-founder and CEO of AgelessRx, a telemedicine platform dedicated to slowing down the aging process through scientifically-backed interventions. With a background in investment management, Anar transitioned to the field of longevity science driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on human health. He believes in making cutting-edge longevity treatments accessible to everyone and is passionate about advancing the field to help people live healthier, longer lives.

Anar Isman
CEO, AgelessRx
Aykut Karaalioglu
Founder & CEO, MobileAction
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Aykut Karaalioglu is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, best known for founding MobileAction, a company specializing in app discovery and optimization. He has held various leadership roles, including CEO of SearchAds.comand Growth Lead at ScoreBeyond. Aykut is also an active angel investor and advisor to several startups, leveraging his extensive experience in product management and user acquisition to drive innovation and growth in the tech industry.

Aykut Karaalioglu
Founder & CEO, MobileAction
Matthew O'Connor
Co–CEO, Cyclarity Therapeutics
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Matthew "Oki" O'Connor is the Co-CEO of Cyclarity Therapeutics, a company focused on developing treatments for cardiovascular diseases through innovative cyclodextrin technology. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and extensive research experience in aging and regenerative medicine, O'Connor has made significant contributions to the field. His work aims to eliminate toxic oxidized cholesterol, a major factor in atherosclerosis, and improve overall healthspan.

Matthew O'Connor
Co–CEO, Cyclarity Therapeutics
Mac Davis
Co–founder, Minicircle
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Mac Davis is the founder of Minicircle, a pioneering company focused on revolutionizing gene therapy. With a mission to enhance human health and sovereignty, he developed a reversible human genetic enhancement protocol that uses non-inflammatory, non-heritable plasmids to safely introduce genes into the body without altering the genome. Mac’s innovative approach challenges traditional medical practices, offering a fast, accessible, and ethical alternative to lifelong treatments. His work aims to empower individuals and communities, ensuring that gene therapy is available to all, free from the constraints of the current healthcare system.

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Mac Davis
Co–founder, Minicircle
Parmita Mishra
Founder, Precigenetics
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Parmita Mishra is a computational biologist and entrepreneur, known for founding Precigenetics, a company focused on developing advanced non-invasive diagnostic tools that integrate biophotonics with machine learning. She is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthcare technology, particularly in the field of non-invasive cancer diagnostics. Parmita's work aims to enhance the identification of molecular signatures unique to cancerous cells, leveraging machine learning algorithms to improve detection and classification.

Parmita Mishra
Founder, Precigenetics
Kevin Caldwell
CEO, Co-Founder & President, Ossium Health
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Kevin Caldwell is the co-founder, President, and CEO of Ossium Health, a pioneering bioengineering company focused on creating the world's first bone marrow bank for transplants. With a background in physics and economics from MIT and a JD from Harvard Law School, Kevin has also worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey and a Senior Investment Associate at Bridgewater Associates. His diverse experience and dedication to improving human health through innovative solutions make him a significant figure in the biotech industry.

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Kevin Caldwell
CEO, Co-Founder & President, Ossium Health
Petr Sramek
Managing Partner, LongevityTech.fund
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Petr Sramek is a visionary entrepreneur and investor dedicated to advancing human health and longevity. As the co-founder, chairman, and managing partner of Longevitytech.fund, he focuses on supporting innovative startups that aim to extend healthy lifespans. Petr is also the founder and CEO of HealthyLongevity.clinic and HealthyLongevity.cafe, where he works on personalized health strategies and longevity solutions. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in the tech industry, Petr is committed to building the infrastructure needed to accelerate the adoption of health-span improving technologies.

Petr Sramek
Managing Partner, LongevityTech.fund
Nish Bhat
Co-Founder, Carbon Silicon VC
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Nish Bhat is an entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in biotechnology and venture capital. He is the Founder and General Partner of Carbon Silicon Ventures, a firm dedicated to supporting startups that integrate engineering principles with biological sciences to drive innovation in healthcare. Before establishing Carbon Silicon Ventures, Mr. Bhat co-founded Color Health, Inc. in 2013, a company specializing in genetic testing services for various hereditary cancers. He also co-founded SciFounders, a venture capital firm launched in 2021, and serves on the board of Reference Medicine, a company focused on making specimens more affordable and accessible for oncology diagnostic developers. His journey reflects a commitment to advancing the intersection of biology and engineering, aiming to transform healthcare through innovative solutions.

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Co-Founder, Carbon Silicon VC
Dave Messina
General Partner, Pioneer Fund
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Dr. Dave Messina is an entrepreneur and scientist with over 25 years of experience in computational biology and human genetics. He serves as General Partner at Pioneer Fund and leads the Future of Health Fund. Prior to joining Pioneer Fund, Dr. Messina co-founded Cofactor Genomics, a company specializing in RNA and machine-learning-based diagnostics, where he led the development and clinical application of innovative diagnostic tools. Through his leadership at Pioneer Fund, he aims to advance the development of innovative health and biotechnology solutions, leveraging his extensive experience to support groundbreaking startups in the industry.

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Dave Messina
General Partner, Pioneer Fund
Boyang Wang
Founder, Immortal Dragons
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Boyang Wang is an entrepreneur and investor with a strong background in computer science and a passion for the gaming and longevity industries. He is the founder of Immortal Dragons, a purpose-driven longevity fund dedicated to advancing research and innovation in life extension technologies. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Boyang actively contributes to the longevity community. He serves as a senior venture fellow at Healthspan Capital, one of the most active longevity-focused venture capital funds. His engagement extends to speaking at conferences and participating in podcasts, where he shares insights on the convergence of technology, gaming, and life extension. Through his diverse endeavors, Boyang Wang continues to influence both the gaming industry and the field of longevity, driving forward initiatives that blend technological advancement with human health and well-being.

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Boyang Wang
Founder, Immortal Dragons
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About

Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, Brian Armstrong, and Google’s Calico are pouring billions into longevity, betting that aging can be slowed, halted, or even reversed.

The Longevity Investors Summit brings together the next generation of investors and founders turning breakthrough science into investable opportunities.
Access all Longevity Invesotrs Week (May 2  - 8) events @Vitalist Bay with your ticket.

Key focus areas

Longevity Investor Week
@Vitalist Bay

01. Longevity biotech

Investing in breakthrough therapies, regenerative medicine, and age-related disease prevention.

02. Venture trends

Understanding where funding is going and how investors are shaping the longevity landscape

03. Emerging startups

Spotlighting the most promising longevity and biotech companies seeking investment.

04. Regulation and risk

Navigating the challenges of biotech investment, from clinical trials to market adoption.

05. Investment strategies

Exploring the best approaches for deploying capital in a rapidly evolving industry.

Venue

Lighthaven Campus, Berkeley California. A beautifully designed environment for discussion, collaboration, and learning.

📍Address: 2740 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA.

Join us

Connect with top investors and founders @Vitalist Bay to fund the next breakthroughs in longevity and biotech during Longevity Investors Summit!

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Schedule

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Event Schedule - Investors Day 1
Time Main room Activation Area Outdoor Activation Area Indoor
7:00 AM ACTIVITY Meditation
8:00 AM Registration starts, Sauna and Cold Plunge, Coffee and light breakfast
8:30 AM ACTIVITY Ecstatic Dance, Sauna and Cold Plunge, Coffee and light breakfast
9:00 AM ACTIVITY Ecstatic Dance, Sauna and Cold Plunge, Coffee and light breakfast, Exploratorium Opens
10:00 AM TALK Brief Welcome Remarks - Adam Gries
10:10 AM TALK Ole Mensching - Why it makes sense to invest in longevity
10:30 AM TALK Omri Amriav Drory - Renewal bio - human stem cell derived embryo models for longevity replacement therapy
10:50 AM BREAK Break
11:10 AM TALK Daniel Ives - An AI virtual cell reveals a universal therapeutic approach to the diseases of aging
11:30 TALK Aykut Karaagliolu - Mobile opportunities in Health and Wellness
11:50 AM NETWORKING Lightning Networking x Exploration
12:10 PM NETWORKING Lightning Networking x Exploration
12:30 PM BREAK Lunch
1:30 PM TALK Phil Newman - Longevity industry stratification, investment activity and future longevity markets ACTIVITY Stretching ACTIVITY Breathwork
1:50 PM TALK Kevin Caldwell ACTIVITY Stretching ACTIVITY Breathwork
2:10 PM TALK Karl Pfleger - How to choose aging biotech investments to maximize the field's chance of success ACTIVITY Breathwork
2:30 AM BREAK Break
2:50 PM TALK Sebastian Brunemeier - Building and Investing in Longevity Biotech (LongBio) ACTIVITY Power Yoga ACTIVITY Intimacy / Sexual Healing
3:10 PM TALK Matthew Oki O'Connor - Aging, Atherosclerosis, and the Future of Longevity: Cyclarity's First Drug in Human Trials ACTIVITY Power Yoga ACTIVITY Intimacy / Sexual Healing
3:30 PM TALK Mac Davis - The economics and geopolitics of longevity ACTIVITY Power Yoga ACTIVITY Intimacy / Sexual Healing
3:50 PM BREAK Break
4:10 PM PITCH Lightning Pitches ACTIVITY Tae Bo ACTIVITY Meditation
4:30 PM PITCH Lightning Pitches ACTIVITY Tae Bo ACTIVITY Meditation
4:50 PM PITCH Lightning Pitches ACTIVITY Tae Bo ACTIVITY Meditation
5:10 PM Open Hang out / Music / Show
6:30 PM Clear Out
8:30 PM Afterparty
Event Schedule - Investors Day 2
Time Main room Activation Area Outdoor Activation Area Indoor
7:00 AM ACTIVITY Meditation ACTIVITY Volunteer at Assisted Living Facility
8:00 AM Registration starts, Sauna and Cold Plunge, Coffee and light breakfast ACTIVITY Volunteer at Assisted Living Facility
8:30 AM ACTIVITY Ecstatic Dance, Sauna and Cold Plunge, Coffee and light breakfast ACTIVITY Volunteer at Assisted Living Facility
9:00 AM ACTIVITY Ecstatic Dance, Sauna and Cold Plunge, Coffee and light breakfast, Exploratorium Opens ACTIVITY Volunteer at Assisted Living Facility
10:10 AM TALK Nathan Cheng - The State of Longevity Investing
10:30 AM TALK Petr Sramek
10:50 AM BREAK Break ACTIVITY Meditation
11:10 AM TALK Fireside with Nishant Bhat ACTIVITY Meditation
11:30 TALK Dave Messina - Why human health is the best opportunity of this decade ACTIVITY Meditation
11:50 AM NETWORKING Lightning Networking x Exploration
12:10 PM NETWORKING Lightning Networking x Exploration
12:30 PM BREAK Lunch
1:30 PM TALK Nils Regge ACTIVITY Stretching ACTIVITY Breathwork
1:50 PM TALK Anastasiya Giarletta ACTIVITY Stretching ACTIVITY Breathwork
2:10 PM TALK Adam Gries - Strategies for Deploying Capital to Accelerate Longevity ACTIVITY Breathwork
2:30 AM BREAK Break
2:50 PM TALK Emil Kendziorra - Investing in Cryopreservation ACTIVITY Laughter Yoga ACTIVITY Sound Healing
3:10 PM ACTIVITY Laughter Yoga ACTIVITY Sound Healing
3:30 PM ACTIVITY Laughter Yoga ACTIVITY Sound Healing
3:50 PM BREAK Break
4:10 PM ACTIVITY Partner Strength Training ACTIVITY Tea Tasting
4:30 PM ACTIVITY Partner Strength Training ACTIVITY Tea Tasting
4:50 PM ACTIVITY Partner Strength Training ACTIVITY Tea Tasting
5:10 PM Open Hang out / Music / Show
6:30 PM Clear Out
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