VC10X - Dawn of Programmable Humans - Loretta TIOIELA, Founder, Next Sequence Ventures

Loretta Tioiela is the founder of Next Sequence, a venture capital firm at the forefront of one of the most exciting fields in science and technology: the convergence of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology.With a rich background in deep tech, holding strategic leadership positions at global giants like Huawei and Samsung, and working as Chief Product Officer at cloud innovator Scaleway, Loretta possesses a unique and powerful perspective.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comNext Sequence website - https://www.thenextsequence.vc/Loretta Tioiela on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettatioiela/🎙️ Hosted by Prashant ChoubeyFollow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabFollow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabIn this episode, we talk about:- The Dawn of "TechBio" and Programmable Life- The Convergence of AI and Biotech- Redefining Health, Aging, and Disease- Rewiring the Brain and a New Look at Psychedelics- The Future of Computing and Data- The Importance of Open Collaboration In BioTechnology& lots moreTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:40) Defining tech bio and its significance(03:42) Next Sequence Ventures' investment thesis(06:11) Convergence of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology(09:23) Programmable humans and potential applications(13:16) Current stage of longevity research and potential for extending human lifespan(16:07) Exploration of psychedelics and their potential applications(22:19) OpenSynthBio and the importance of open-source collaboration in biotechnology(28:18) Portfolio companies and investment strategy(36:18) Challenges and perspectives as a woman in tech and venture capital(43:26) Potential breakthroughs in synthetic biology and tech bio for the next few decades(45:49) Rapid-fire round of questions about investing and the accelerator programFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to [email protected] to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.