The Good Life Files: Founders, Longevity and Sustainable Futures

5 Jul 2026

It’s time to democratise extra virgin olive oil

Using extra-virgin olive oil as your go-to oil in the kitchen is one of the smartest health food hacks. But it's far from being an everyday item in most kitchens. Here are the startups changing this. (...)

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26 Jun 2026

Longevity is here to stay and today’s Longevity Show proves it

Everyone wants to live a healthier life and now has unprecedented knowledge and tools to do it. Startups are rushing in to meet that demand. With some fellow VCs, I'm judging which five do it best. (...)

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12 Jun 2026

I expected nothing less from DLD Health: Goethe, punk rock and a Nobel laureate

At today's DLD, Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz described an ambitious research project with the aim of making predictive health affordable. Plus: Why conferences should have the courage to be eclectic. (...)

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9 Jun 2026

Beyond the brand: Why black coral?

Black corals are among the oldest living organisms on Earth. What can they teach us? I spoke with marine biologist Jess Hodge, who researches coral reef recovery, about these remarkable creatures. (...)

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11 May 2026

Are we overtracking ourselves?

Health tracking is everywhere but does the stress it causes cancel out the good? I spoke to Johan Matton, creator of the Pulse Ring, which purposely tracks nothing. (...)

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27 Apr 2026

The amazing, unknown story of Michael Succow

During a frantic few weeks in 1990, one man almost singlehandedly converted 5% of Eastern Germany's land mass into protected nature parks. This is his story. Individuals can still change the world. (...)

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26 Mar 2026

Farewell, “All About Agetech” and Hello “Black Coral Club”

Black coral is one of Earth's oldest living organisms. Taking inspiration, here is my newly-titled column, aimed at founders building consumer brands across agetech, longevity and sustainability. (...)

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24 Mar 2026

Getting the transfer done: The specialist world of generational succession funds

One often overlooked challenge faced by our ageing societies is the handover of SMBs. The sheer volume of required generational succession is staggering. Specialist succession funds can help. (...)

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7 Mar 2026

The Hidden Lesson of Shinrin-Yoku

Yes, forest bathing lowers stress. But the deeper lesson: The forest can only restore us if it is healthy itself. And only a healthy forest can heal the planet, too. (...)

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16 Feb 2026

I accidentally swallowed my dog's pills, but AI told me I would be fine.

I experienced how helpful AI can be for medical advice when I took the wrong pills. But AI advice is not always correct and can be dangerous. AI startups like Doctronic are working to improve this. (...)

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3 Feb 2026

Everyone's a biohacker now. Well, sort of.

Biohacking has morphed into the mainstream, albeit a more tame version of it. Startups can support this trend by making medically safe techniques accessible and usable for the broader population. (...)

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22 Jan 2026

Brush your teeth, live longer. The unknown link between oral health and longevity.

Dental health is linked to longevity, but few people are aware of this connection. I spoke to Sakari Nikinmaa of Koite Health, a startup which has developed an innovative, home-use medical product. (...)

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15 Dec 2025

WHILL - How to create a super cool electric wheelchair

A Japanese brand has shaken and stirred the industry by creating wheelchairs that are considered “super cool” by its customers - not usually an attribute associated with this product category. (...)

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9 Dec 2025

It's never too late to get really, REALLY fit

Some superagers started getting fit only in their 50s and 60s. This period of your life does not have to become the beginning of frailty; it can be the height of fitness. Agetech founders take heed. (...)

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17 Nov 2025

“Swedish Death Cleaning” and why it’s important for startups

“Döstädning” is a decluttering method where one sorts through one's belongings to make it easier for loved ones to manage after one passes away. It contains useful lessons for agetech startups. (...)

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11 Nov 2025

A "Silver Tsunami" is coming

70 million Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age in the US alone. This will not only create business opportunities, but also massive friction. Agetech startups are responding. (...)

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28 Oct 2025

A huge entrepreneurial opportunity

Innovating for the good life makes sense (...)

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28 Oct 2025

Agetech everywhere

Defining four agetech startup categories: Health, care, independence and giving (...)

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28 Oct 2025

Longevity vs the good life

Why this column embraces the good life (...)

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28 Oct 2025

Don't call us old

"Full," "Undercover" and "Partial" agetech startups (...)

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28 Oct 2025

It’s “agetech” for lack of a better term

Why and how I use "agetech" in my column (...)

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24 Oct 2025

Welcome to All About Agetech

My column for AgeTech investors (...)

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