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Build

something

to solve

aging

(What we do)
We find the people serious about solving aging and help them build together.

The LBF cohort program supports mission aligned builders through a 5-day workshop retreat led by industry mentors, online alumni community, and direct support.
"LBF is the reason I was able to start my current life-extension
focused biotech company -- without the connections I made at LBF I wouldn't have found my cofounder or our initial funding."
"LBF is the best focal point anywhere for credible but deeply ambitious longevity people.
"LBF1 introduced me to the lifespan extension community -- in retrospect, it covered pretty much all aspects of it."
"LBF is the most hardcore anti-aging organization in the world. It's where I found my co-founder."
"During LBF2 camp I got clarity towards a specific strategy to pursue with what I'm building...met friends I'm still in touch with."
(OUR VIBE)

What

is

LBF

Started in 2022, LBF is a builders launchpad for people serious about ending aging. We gather together people who want to live indefinitely + hellbent on taking action + bring something real to the table.

The result: the highest concentration of radical longevity talent on the planet.

50+
Organizations started
20+
Startups funded
500+
Community members
7
Cohorts
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(PROCESS)

HOW it works

(01)

Apply

Short online application. We ask what you bring, what you want to build, and how long you want to live.

(02)

Interview

Every serious applicant gets a conversation within a week. We're looking for conviction, agency, and usefulness. Not credentials. We want to know if you'd drop everything to work on solving aging if the right opportunity appeared.

(03)

Join community

Accepted members enter the community immediately. 400+ vetted longevity scientists, engineers, founders, investors, operators, policymakers.

You get access to:
- curated introductions
- networking events
- LBF Slack
- and working groups.

For the first time, you're surrounded by people who think the way you do.

(04)

Join the LBF Retreat

Connect in-person at the LBF retreat and other IRL LBF events. Deepen relationships. Work alongside people on real problems. Form teams.

This is where online connections become co-founder relationships and new ventures start taking shape.

(05)

Build

We offer direct support for members who are ready to go all-in on a specific venture. This is selective. You need a thesis, a team forming, and real commitment.

What you get:
- weekly check-ins,
- direct mentorship,
- intros to funders, founders, and collaborators from our network.

We surface blockers and help you move fast.

LBF8 Retreat
August 24-28
North Carolina

  • 5-day workshop retreat led by industry experts
  • Food + Accomodation included
  • Wild Acres retreat center, Little Switzerland, NC.
  • Online community
  • 1 year membership to LBF
  • Highly curated admissions
(WHAT WE BELIEVE)

Aging is an Emergency

150,000 people die of aging every day. Solving it requires approaches most people are afraid to fund, try, or talk about.

We're not most people.
(01)
Biostasis

Cryopreservation. Suspended animation. If we can pause biological decay, nobody has to die waiting for the cure.

(02)
Replacement

Whole-body replacement + gradual brain replacement. Bypass the complexity of aging by replacing old parts with new.

(03)
Bioengineering

Understand aging and gain control over biology. Gene therapy. Cellular reprogramming. Synthetic biology. Rewrite the code.

See Roadmap
Learn From Industry Leading EXPERTS

LBF mentors

Kristen Fortney
CEO @ BioAge
Omri Amirav-Drory
General Partner @ Nfx Bio
Matthew Scholz
CEO @ Oisin Biotechnologies
Sebastian Brunemeier
CEO @ ImmuneAge Pharma, GP @ Healthspan Capital
Alexandra Stolzing
Professor @ Loughborough University
Matt Kaeberlein
CSO @ Optispan Ventures, Professor @ University of Washington
Jun Axup
Director of Partnerships @ E11 Bio
Anastasiya Giarletta
Principal @ R42 Group
Kevin Caldwell
CEO @ Ossium Health
Stephanie Dainow
Executive Director @ Lifespan.io
Ethan Perlstein
CEO @ Perlara
Jean Hebert
Professor @ Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Patrick Burgermeister
Partner @ Kizoo Technology Capital
Matthew 'Oki' O'Connor
Co-founder @ Cyclarity
Sergio Ruiz
Chief Operations Officer @ Turn Biotechnologies
Robin Mansukhani
CEO @ Deciduous Therapeutics
Marco Quarta
CEO @ Rubedo Life Sciences
Petr Sramek
Co-founder @ Longevitytech.Fund
Daniel Ives
CEO @ Shift Bioscience
Collin Ewald
Professor @ ETH Zurich
Kelsey Moody
CEO @ Ichor Life Sciences
Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
Professor @ University of Birmingham
Justin Rebo
CEO @ Kind Bio
Robert Cargill
CEO @ Glionics
Andrew Brack
Co-founder @ Arrive Bio
(Frequently Asked Questions)

FAQ

Who should apply?

To be a good fit for the Longevity Biotech Fellowship, you are probably:

- 100% committed to solving aging (not just "healthspan")
- Interested in starting, joining, investing, or advocating for hardcore longevity biotech projects. Or are already involved and want to increase your impact.
- Have an entrepreneurial or technical background, or other unique skill that could help accelerate progress
- Are biased to action: Eager to be an active participant and contributor in a growing community
- Unflinchingly mission-driven.

What are you looking for in applicants?

To be a good fit for the Longevity Biotech Fellowship, you are probably:

- 100% committed to solving aging (not just "healthspan")
- Interested in starting, joining, investing, or advocating for hardcore longevity biotech projects. Or are already involved and want to increase your impact.
- Have an entrepreneurial or technical background, or other unique skill that could help accelerate progress
- Are biased to action: Eager to be an active participant and contributor in a growing community
- Unflinchingly mission-driven.

Is the in-person retreat mandatory?

To be a good fit for the Longevity Biotech Fellowship, you are probably:

- 100% committed to solving aging (not just "healthspan")
- Interested in starting, joining, investing, or advocating for hardcore longevity biotech projects. Or are already involved and want to increase your impact.
- Have an entrepreneurial or technical background, or other unique skill that could help accelerate progress
- Are biased to action: Eager to be an active participant and contributor in a growing community
- Unflinchingly mission-driven.

Do I need a biology background to apply?

No!

While having formal biology training is an advantage for working in longevity biotech, it is not necessary. Many great founders and operators in our industry come from diverse experience and backgrounds such as physics, tech, media, and more.We do recommend those who have zero knowledge of biology consider taking a free introductory biology course like MIT's 7.00X. And all prospective members should check out ur Recommended Reading List.

How much does it cost?

New membership for the Longevity Biotech Fellowship is $1499*, which includes:
- 4-day intensive in-person retreat
- Mastermind groups
- One year online community access

Annual membership for alumni or those already with a career in longevity is $199/yr for professionals and $99/yr for students and early stage entrepreneurs.

*Scholarships are available for those in financial need.

Are there scholarships / financial aid?

A limited number, but Yes!

We want to make the Longevity Biotech Fellowship as accessible as possible -- no matter your financial situation.All successful applicants who require financial assistance will be given the opportunity to request a scholarship to help cover their cost.

What's the time committment?

The retreat: 4 days of workshops, talks, project ideation.

Masterminds + Online Community: ~1 hour per week - or much more. Project working groups, Mastermind groups (over 10 weeks), Local Chapters meetings, and opportunities to work or volunteer for the LBF, our collaborators, and aligned companies and organizations.

Lifetime: Our connected network offers lifetime support and opportunities. At least until we solve aging - then maybe we'll just do an occasional Karaoke party reunion ;)