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.com Next Sequence website - https://www.thenextsequence.vc/ Loretta Tioiela on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettatioiela/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab In 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 more Timestamps: (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 program For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.