by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. Valter Longo: Director of the Longevity Institute at USC, Dr. Longo is renowned for his research on the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) and its potential benefits for lifespan extension and overall health.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick: With a Ph.D. in biomedical science, Dr. Patrick is well-known for her comprehensive discussions about nutrition, genetics, and aging on her platform, FoundMyFitness. She delves deep into micronutrients and their roles in longevity.
Dan Buettner: An explorer and National Geographic Fellow, Buettner identified the “Blue Zones,” regions where people live exceptionally long lives. He investigates their dietary habits and lifestyles to unveil secrets to longevity.
Dr. David Sinclair: A professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Sinclair’s research focuses on the genetic pathways that regulate aging. He’s an advocate for specific dietary habits and supplements, like resveratrol, which might enhance lifespan.
Dr. Satchin Panda: Specializing in circadian rhythms, Dr. Panda’s research at the Salk Institute reveals the importance of time-restricted eating and its implications for metabolic health and longevity.
Dr. Dale Bredesen: A neurologist and author of “The End of Alzheimer’s,” Dr. Bredesen’s work revolves around dietary and lifestyle interventions to prevent cognitive decline and enhance brain health as one ages.
Dr. Jason Fung: A nephrologist by profession, Dr. Fung is a leading voice in intermittent fasting, a dietary approach he believes combats obesity, diabetes, and other health issues, ultimately promoting longevity.
Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Author of “Eat to Live,” Dr. Fuhrman promotes a nutrient-rich diet as the key to lasting health and longevity. His “Nutritarian” approach emphasizes plant-based, whole foods.
Dr. Walter Willett: As Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard, Dr. Willett’s extensive research has influenced dietary guidelines worldwide. He examines the correlation between diet, health, and longevity on a population scale.
Dr. Michael Greger: An advocate for whole-food, plant-based diets, Dr. Greger’s platform, NutritionFacts.org, offers insights into various foods and their impacts on health and lifespan.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Mark Gorski: As the CEO of WHOOP, Gorski leads the company in providing performance optimization solutions for athletes. WHOOP’s wrist-worn heart rate monitor has garnered attention for its accuracy and detailed analytics.
Dr. Andy Walshe: Known for his expertise in human performance, Dr. Walshe has consulted with elite athletes worldwide. He has often emphasized the transformative role of wearable tech in understanding and improving athlete performance.
Benjamin Alamar: A professor and founder of the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, Alamar’s research often intersects with the use of wearable tech in sports for data collection and interpretation.
James Harden: While not a tech guru, Harden’s collaboration with tech companies, most notably the Fitbit, highlights the potential of wearable tech from an athlete’s perspective. His feedback and usage provide real-world insights into the effectiveness of these devices.
Stefan Olander: As the former Vice President of Digital Innovation at Nike, Olander played a significant role in products like Nike+ Running and the FuelBand, making sports wearables mainstream.
Dr. Phil Cheetham: A Senior Sport Technologist at the US Olympic Committee, Dr. Cheetham is actively involved in integrating technology with athletic performance. His expertise lies in biomechanics, which aligns perfectly with wearables that track movement and force.
Julien de Preaumont: As the Chief Marketing Officer of Withings, he’s at the forefront of the company’s innovations in health-focused wearables. Withings’ devices are renowned for their precision, which is vital for sports applications.
Chris Van Hoof: Directing Wearable Health Solutions at imec, Van Hoof’s contributions are significant. From hydration sensors to EEG monitoring caps, his work has broad applications, including sports.
Dr. Roger Kram: Heading the Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Colorado, Dr. Kram’s research on biomechanics often employs wearable tech. His insights have implications for both sports equipment and wearable design.
Will Ahmed: Founder of WHOOP, Ahmed’s dedication to unlocking human performance using wearable tech has been transformational. His focus on recovery, strain, and sleep provides a holistic approach to athlete well-being.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. Mark Post: Recognized for creating the world’s first lab-grown beef burger, Dr. Post’s work at Mosa Meat focuses on scaling up clean meat production. He is often regarded as a pioneer in the cultured meat industry.
Uma Valeti, MD: As the co-founder and CEO of Memphis Meats, Valeti leads one of the most prominent companies in the clean meat space. His vision emphasizes health, sustainability, and animal welfare.
Josh Tetrick: The CEO of JUST, Tetrick’s company isn’t just about egg replacements. They’re also researching clean meat, and under his leadership, they’ve showcased cultured chicken nuggets as a glimpse into the future of poultry.
Niya Gupta: Co-founder and CEO of Fork & Goode, Gupta’s firm specializes in producing cultured pork. Her commitment is to create delicious, sustainable meat without the drawbacks of industrial farming.
Didier Toubia: As the CEO of Aleph Farms, Toubia aims to offer steaks grown directly from non-GMO cells of a cow. Aleph Farms stands out with their focus on replicating the full muscle tissue, rather than just minced meat.
Lou Cooperhouse: Leading BlueNalu, Cooperhouse is a pivotal figure in the realm of cell-based seafood. His company focuses on producing seafood that helps combat overfishing and the ecological impacts of fish farming.
Benjamina Bollag: As the co-founder and CEO of Higher Steaks, Bollag is working on producing cultured pork meat, aiming to provide a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to conventional pork products.
Mike Selden: Selden’s company, Finless Foods, is at the forefront of creating lab-grown fish meat. His endeavor addresses the looming crisis of overfishing while ensuring our favorite seafood remains on the menu.
Brian Spears: The CEO of New Age Meats, Spears emphasizes transparency and sustainability. His company works on pork sausages and aims to make clean meat that’s both tasty and environment-friendly.
Isha Datar: As the executive director of New Harvest, Datar supports and funds research in the field of cellular agriculture. She’s an advocate for science-driven solutions to food security and sustainability.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. Mirko Hornung: An authority in the field, Dr. Hornung is the Executive Director of the Institute of Aircraft Design at the Technical University of Munich. He extensively researches electric VTOL technologies and their application in urban mobility.
Dr. Anita Sengupta: A former NASA engineer, Dr. Sengupta is now the Senior Vice President of Systems Engineering at Airspace Experience Technologies (ASX). She’s involved in developing eVTOL solutions that aim to alleviate urban congestion.
Ehang Huang: The founder and CEO of EHang, a company renowned for its autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs). Under Huang’s leadership, EHang is exploring sustainable urban air mobility solutions for both cargo and passengers.
Patrick Nathen: Co-founder and Head of Innovation Strategy at Lilium, Nathen’s firm focuses on creating an all-electric VTOL taxi. Lilium’s jet is lauded for its efficiency and reduced noise.
Tian Yu: Founder of Yuneec, a key player in the electric aviation market. Under Yu’s vision, the company has diversified its offerings, from electric aircraft to drones, further pushing the vertical mobility envelope.
JoeBen Bevirt: The founder of Joby Aviation, Bevirt is on a mission to save a billion people an hour a day with his VTOL electric air taxis. With significant funding and partnerships, Joby Aviation is becoming a notable name in the urban air mobility domain.
Eric Allison: Heading Uber Elevate, Uber’s aerial ride-hailing platform, Allison is driving the vision for shared urban air transportation. The initiative could revolutionize urban commuting.
Archer Adams & Brett Adcock: Co-founders of Archer, a company developing an all-electric VTOL aircraft. They aim to transform urban transport and reduce city congestion with their unique vertical mobility solutions.
Dr. Derek M. C. Stout: A known figure in the industry, Dr. Stout’s research at the Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville aids in the development of next-generation VTOL systems.
Danielle R. J. Fong: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at LightSail Energy, her work, although primarily in energy storage, has implications for the power sources needed for sustainable vertical mobility.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Tim Berners-Lee: The inventor of the World Wide Web, Berners-Lee has been a vocal advocate for online privacy and decentralization. He’s the force behind Solid, a project that aims to decentralize personal data on the web.
Juan Benet: The founder of Protocol Labs, Benet has developed several projects like IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and Filecoin that aim to decentralize web storage and content distribution.
Gavin Wood: Having previously been involved in the development of Ethereum, Wood’s current project, Polkadot, seeks to create a decentralized web platform where multiple blockchains can interoperate seamlessly.
Muneeb Ali: As the co-founder of Blockstack, Ali is aiming to build a user-friendly internet where users control their data, and apps run locally without remote servers.
Vitalik Buterin: The co-founder of Ethereum, Buterin’s vision of a decentralized web involves using Ethereum’s platform for creating decentralized applications (dApps), leading the shift from Web2 to Web3.
Jutta Steiner: As the CEO of Parity Technologies, Steiner focuses on building core blockchain infrastructure, including Parity Ethereum, an Ethereum client, and Substrate, a platform for creating custom blockchains.
Matthew Hodgson: A driving force behind the Matrix protocol, Hodgson envisions a decentralized messaging and data synchronization protocol for the web, which can be used for real-time communications.
Sam Williams: The CEO of Arweave, Williams is creating a decentralized storage platform that ensures data is permanent, low-cost, and tamper-proof, aiming to preserve humanity’s history.
Trent McConaghy: Through his venture Ocean Protocol, McConaghy is working on democratizing data, allowing anyone to share and monetize their information without intermediaries, thus contributing to a decentralized web.
Dani Grant: As part of the team at Union Square Ventures, Grant has focused on investments in Web3 technologies and frequently shares insightful analysis on the future and potential of the decentralized web.