The Green Rush

Alternatively Speaking: Sebastian Brunemeier, Longevity Venture Capitalist

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Welcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.

Today, we have a special episode featuring our newest production, Alternatively Speaking. In our debut season, we’re diving into a revolutionary concept in health span, longevity, and healthcare.

Our hosts engage in a fascinating discussion with Sebastian Brunemeier, a true powerhouse in the longevity and regenerative medicine space. Sebastian is a biotech venture capitalist and company builder with a laser focus on extending human health span. As the co-founder and general partner of Healthspan Capital and the CEO and founder of ImmuneAgeBio, Sebastian is at the forefront of immune system rejuvenation research. 

Over the past five years, he has co-founded four longevity biotech companies with a combined equity value exceeding $600 million. Sebastian’s background includes roles as co-founder and chief investment officer at Cambrian Biopharma, co-founder and COO of Samsara Therapeutics, and principal at Apollo Health Ventures, the world’s first and largest aging-focused venture capital fund managing $200 million in assets.

Podcast Highlights:

  1. Introduction to Sebastian Brunemeier (00:11): Overview of Sebastian’s background and his various roles in the longevity biotech space.
  2. The Longevity Biotech Landscape (02:36): Discussion of Sebastian’s journey into longevity science and his mission to bring capital and talent into the field.
  3. Healthspan Capital and Investment Strategy (27:48): Insights into Healthspan Capital’s approach to investing in longevity biotech companies.
  4. The Global Demographic Aging Crisis (23:25): Exploration of the “silver tsunami” and how longevity science aims to address this global challenge.
  5. Cutting-Edge Research in Longevity (39:54): Discussion of promising studies in the longevity space, including blood plasma research and stem cell therapies.
  6. The Political and Social Movement of Longevity (45:00): Introduction to the concept of startup cities and the Prospera project as hubs for longevity research and development.
  7. Personal Longevity Practices (53:35): Sebastian’s insights on personal health protocols and cautionary advice on experimental interventions.

    8. Social Media:

    • X: @sebastian_gero
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianlongbio/ 

      • Other Links/Mentions/Resources:

      • LongevityList.com: https://longevitylist.com/ 
      • Stranded Technologies Podcast interview: https://www.strandedtechnologies.com/p/ep-15-sebastian-a-brunemeier-on-the-9b0 
      • ImmuneAgeBio: https://immuneage.bio/ 
      • Healthspan Capital: https://www.healthspancapital.vc/ 

        • Show Credits:

        This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

        Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther, and Executive Producer, Maria Petsanas.

        You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

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