The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig
The DNA of Things," hosted by Dr. Jeremy Koenig, is an auditory journey into the evolving world of health science, performance, and longevity. This podcast brings together the sharpest minds in the field, including elite health strategists, pioneering scientists, and wellness mavericks, to share cutting-edge practices and revolutionary insights. Each episode is meticulously curated to enrich your understanding of well-being and to extend your vitality, propelling you toward a future filled with possibilities. Join Dr. Koenig as he unveils the secrets of human potential through the lens of genomics, and discover how to transform your health and life trajectory.
The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig
Episode 63: Inside Deep Longevity: How Biological Clocks Are Redefining Wellness with Deepankar Nayak
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig speaks with Deepankar Nayak, CEO of Deep Longevity, a pioneering AI health tech company revolutionizing how we measure and manage aging. With nearly two decades of global experience across AI, SaaS, and life sciences, Nayak shares the origin story and scientific foundation behind aging clocks—tools designed to measure biological age using biomarkers, epigenetics, microbiomes, and more. They explore how Deep Longevity’s models are helping individuals, healthcare providers, and entire organizations adopt preventative strategies and live healthier, more purposeful lives. Nayak also discusses his broader vision of decentralizing health data, democratizing access to longevity diagnostics, and ultimately reshaping global wellness.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- 🧬 Biological age vs. chronological age: Why it matters and how to measure it
- 🧠 Mind Age matters: Psychological wellness can impact longevity more than smoking
- 💡 AI meets wellness: How explainable AI is simplifying complex health metrics
- 📊 Blood, microbiome & epigenetic clocks: Diverse inputs, one healthspan outcome
- 🌍 Everyone is the target user: From infants to employers to entire nations
- 🛠️ Product philosophy: Simple, actionable reports rooted in science
- 🧪 Clinical & lifestyle applications: Aging clocks as tools for trials and daily health
- 🚀 Vision for the future: A global, scalable platform for personalized longevity
- 🧘 Purpose-driven life: How intention and health go hand-in-hand
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