The Lumida Legacy Podcast

Extending Healthspan through Data and Science: How the US Olympic Committee Foundation Chairman went from VC to founding Apeiron Life

Episode Summary

In this episode, Justin Guilder conducts an in-depth interview with Geoff Yang, Founder of Apeiron Life and Founding Partner of Redpoint Ventures. Geoff explains in detail his journey from being a leading venture capitalist to founding multiple companies, including a business with Matt Damon & Ben Affleck, another with LL Cool J, and Apeiron Life, a personalized health and wellness company. He shares the philosophy behind Apeiron Life, which assesses and helps its clients improve four distinct dimensions of health – cognitive, metabolic, emotional, and physical. Geoff discusses the systematic approach Apeiron Life takes to understand a person's health status, starting from a comprehensive initial assessment to defining long and short-term health goals. He also touches on the concept of using wearables for continuous health monitoring and the future expansions planned for Apeiron Life. Finally, Geoff and Justin discuss the importance of having a purposeful life and the necessity to change people's lives positively.

Episode Notes

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

00:34 Guest Introduction: Geoff Yang

00:41 Geoff's Journey and Ventures

06:19 The Birth of Apeiron Life

06:34 The Goals and Mission of Apeiron Life

06:58 The Importance of Healthspan

19:17 The Role of Emotional Health in Overall Well-being

24:32 The Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Health

25:12 Geoff's Personal Health Goals

26:05 Setting and Achieving Health Goals

32:04 The Importance of Personal Well-being

32:18 Data vs. Feelings: A Balanced Approach

32:56 The Power of Morning Routines and Exercise

35:08 The Role of Wearable Technology in Health Tracking

39:43 The Benefits of Diverse Exercise Routines

43:13 The Challenge of Maintaining Healthy Habits

48:39 The Future of Ephereon Life: Scaling Wellness

53:29 The Potential of AI in Health Coaching

56:11 Reflecting on Legacy and Purpose