The Sparknify Podcast Fri, 22 May 2026 23:42:59 -0400 https://sparknify.com en-us © 2026 © 2026 The Sparknify Podcast yes 99b6707b-b561-5c10-b5b2-67bd397915a2 Sparknify episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) startups, tech, investors, vc, silicon valley Sparknify https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1m1jfix4ukweregp90c9zkwz6rub?.jpg The Sparknify Podcast https://sparknify.com Can We Actually Live Longer? The Science, Startups & AI Race to Extend Human Life Can We Actually Live Longer? The Science, Startups & AI Race to Extend Human Life What if the people we love — our parents, mentors, friends, and the creators who shape our world — could stay with us longer?In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up), Sparknify explores one of humanity’s most powerful questions: can we extend not just lifespan, but healthy human life?Our guest is Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, a longevity researcher, entrepreneur, and investor working at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and human healthspan. Artem is affiliated with Stanford University, where his work has connected advanced bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and medicine. He is also involved in the longevity investment ecosystem through LongeVC, supporting startups working to transform the future of aging and human health.Artem represents a new generation of longevity leaders — people who are not only studying aging, but also helping turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions. His work spans research, investing, and company-building, giving him a rare perspective on what it will actually take to help people live longer, healthier lives.In this conversation, we discuss how longevity science is changing the way we think about aging, why healthspan may matter even more than lifespan, how AI is accelerating biomedical discovery, what investors look for in longevity startups, and why extending healthy human life is not just a scientific challenge — but a deeply human one.Because at the heart of longevity is a question everyone can feel:What if the people we love could stay with us longer?

About Silicon Valley Unplugged

Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up) is a monthly live studio show with audience produced by Sparknify, broadcast across the Comcast network in Silicon Valley, and distributed across social and digital platforms. Each episode brings together visionary founders, technologists, and creators to discuss bold ideas at the intersection of innovation, humanity, and the future.Visit ⁠https://sparknify.com/live-show⁠ for information on upcoming episodes, guest speakers, and how to attend future shows in person.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay plugged in to future episodes of SV Up — where Silicon Valley speaks, unplugged.


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]]> What if the people we love — our parents, mentors, friends, and the creators who shape our world — could stay with us longer?In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up), Sparknify explores one of humanity’s most powerful questions: can we extend not just lifespan, but healthy human life?Our guest is Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, a longevity researcher, entrepreneur, and investor working at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and human healthspan. Artem is affiliated with Stanford University, where his work has connected advanced bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and medicine. He is also involved in the longevity investment ecosystem through LongeVC, supporting startups working to transform the future of aging and human health.Artem represents a new generation of longevity leaders — people who are not only studying aging, but also helping turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions. His work spans research, investing, and company-building, giving him a rare perspective on what it will actually take to help people live longer, healthier lives.In this conversation, we discuss how longevity science is changing the way we think about aging, why healthspan may matter even more than lifespan, how AI is accelerating biomedical discovery, what investors look for in longevity startups, and why extending healthy human life is not just a scientific challenge — but a deeply human one.Because at the heart of longevity is a question everyone can feel:What if the people we love could stay with us longer?

About Silicon Valley Unplugged

Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up) is a monthly live studio show with audience produced by Sparknify, broadcast across the Comcast network in Silicon Valley, and distributed across social and digital platforms. Each episode brings together visionary founders, technologists, and creators to discuss bold ideas at the intersection of innovation, humanity, and the future.Visit ⁠https://sparknify.com/live-show⁠ for information on upcoming episodes, guest speakers, and how to attend future shows in person.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay plugged in to future episodes of SV Up — where Silicon Valley speaks, unplugged.


#Longevity #Healthspan #Aging #Biotech #AI #Stanford #VentureCapital #Startups #SiliconValley #Sparknify #SVUp #FutureOfHealth #LongevityScience

]]> Sparknify e26a09b3-5ef8-4b19-b2e3-d27bedccd976 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:14:59 -0400 2719 1 13 false Corporate Capital in the Age of AI Corporate Capital in the Age of AI How do the corporate venture arms of the world’s largest industrial companies decide where the future of technology is heading?In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, Sparknify brings together leaders from three of the most influential corporate venture capital groups shaping the next wave of AI, semiconductors, and deep tech innovation. These investors sit at the intersection of frontier technology, global manufacturing, and long-term industrial strategy. Unlike traditional venture funds, corporate venture capital (CVC) focuses not only on financial returns but also on strategic alignment with the future of their industries. With deep domain expertise, direct access to customers, and global supply chains, these investors often help determine which technologies move from breakthrough ideas to industry standards. In this candid conversation, we explore how corporate venture teams evaluate emerging technologies and where they see the next wave of AI-driven infrastructure developing.Featured Speakers • Anand Kamannavar — Applied Ventures (Applied Materials) • Divya Raghavan — Hitachi Ventures • Ben Haskell — Lam Capital (Lam Research)Together, they represent strategic capital embedded inside companies that power the physical backbone of the modern world — from semiconductor fabrication equipment and advanced materials to global industrial systems. Topics discussed• How corporate venture teams identify strategic AI investments• What signals matter when evaluating deep-tech startups• The future of semiconductor, robotics, and advanced compute startups• How CVC balances financial returns with long-term industrial vision• Where the next generation of AI infrastructure may emergeFor founders building deep tech, this conversation offers insight into how to align with strategic investors. For investors and technologists, it provides a window into where global industrial leaders are placing their long-term bets.About Sparknify SV Unplugged

Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up) is a monthly live studio show with audience produced by Sparknify, broadcast across the Comcast network in Silicon Valley, and distributed across social and digital platforms. Each episode brings together visionary founders, technologists, and creators to discuss bold ideas at the intersection of innovation, humanity, and the future.Visit https://sparknify.com/live-show for information on upcoming episodes, guest speakers, and how to attend future shows in person.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay plugged in to future episodes of SV Up — where Silicon Valley speaks, unplugged.#AI⁠ ⁠#VentureCapital⁠ ⁠#CorporateVentureCapital⁠ ⁠#Semiconductors⁠ ⁠#DeepTech⁠ ⁠#SiliconValley⁠ ⁠#StartupFunding⁠ ⁠#Sparknify⁠

]]> How do the corporate venture arms of the world’s largest industrial companies decide where the future of technology is heading?In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, Sparknify brings together leaders from three of the most influential corporate venture capital groups shaping the next wave of AI, semiconductors, and deep tech innovation. These investors sit at the intersection of frontier technology, global manufacturing, and long-term industrial strategy. Unlike traditional venture funds, corporate venture capital (CVC) focuses not only on financial returns but also on strategic alignment with the future of their industries. With deep domain expertise, direct access to customers, and global supply chains, these investors often help determine which technologies move from breakthrough ideas to industry standards. In this candid conversation, we explore how corporate venture teams evaluate emerging technologies and where they see the next wave of AI-driven infrastructure developing.Featured Speakers • Anand Kamannavar — Applied Ventures (Applied Materials) • Divya Raghavan — Hitachi Ventures • Ben Haskell — Lam Capital (Lam Research)Together, they represent strategic capital embedded inside companies that power the physical backbone of the modern world — from semiconductor fabrication equipment and advanced materials to global industrial systems. Topics discussed• How corporate venture teams identify strategic AI investments• What signals matter when evaluating deep-tech startups• The future of semiconductor, robotics, and advanced compute startups• How CVC balances financial returns with long-term industrial vision• Where the next generation of AI infrastructure may emergeFor founders building deep tech, this conversation offers insight into how to align with strategic investors. For investors and technologists, it provides a window into where global industrial leaders are placing their long-term bets.About Sparknify SV Unplugged

Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up) is a monthly live studio show with audience produced by Sparknify, broadcast across the Comcast network in Silicon Valley, and distributed across social and digital platforms. Each episode brings together visionary founders, technologists, and creators to discuss bold ideas at the intersection of innovation, humanity, and the future.Visit https://sparknify.com/live-show for information on upcoming episodes, guest speakers, and how to attend future shows in person.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay plugged in to future episodes of SV Up — where Silicon Valley speaks, unplugged.#AI⁠ ⁠#VentureCapital⁠ ⁠#CorporateVentureCapital⁠ ⁠#Semiconductors⁠ ⁠#DeepTech⁠ ⁠#SiliconValley⁠ ⁠#StartupFunding⁠ ⁠#Sparknify⁠

]]> Sparknify 8818cc61-e2ff-479a-90d3-61af4252c285 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:05:00 -0400 2625 1 12 false