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Benjamin Anderson

Role: Biotech Researcher, Entrepreneur, Longevity Expert Met Date: Prior to 2025 (Previously worked together on projects) Last Interaction: April 3, 2025 (Phone conversation)

Contact Information​

  • Based in: St. Louis (as of April 2025)

Personal Background​

  • Has a fiancée who is doing a semester abroad in Europe
  • Background in bioengineering (mentioned dropping out but remained in the field)
  • Extensive knowledge of biology, membrane theory, and longevity science
  • Critical thinker who questions established scientific paradigms

Professional Background​

Current Work​

  • Working with Hevolution group in Saudi Arabia on longevity roadmapping
  • Acting as a "Node Runner" or "Scout" to identify and connect with interesting researchers
  • Focused on challenging current biological paradigms and developing new models

Past Experience​

  • Co-founded Legacy Interviews business with Vance
    • Created interview services priced at $5,000-$10,000 per interview
    • Primarily marketed to retirement communities and family offices
    • Successfully sold his share to Vance when he left to focus on biology
  • Speaker at ZooZaloo (longevity/futurist conference in Montenegro)
  • Previously collaborated with you on connecting youth in Montenegro to opportunities

Notable Connections​

  • Vance: Former business partner, still maintains weekly coffee meetings
  • Justin Mares & Janine: Friends from Zuzalu based in Austin
  • Andrew Marino: Connection at CERN, discusses particle physics
  • Max: Runs a longevity investment fund in Switzerland
  • Jason Logsdon: Former pig farmer who built and sold a $2.5B commodity firm, first legacy interview client

Areas of Expertise​

  • Membrane theory and alternative biological models
  • Longevity science and research
  • Critical analysis of scientific paradigms
  • Interview methodologies for legacy preservation
  • Network building and expert scouting

Current Projects & Interests​

  • Critiquing conventional biological membrane theory
  • Exploring alternative models in biology and longevity
  • Meeting with physiologists and other scientists to expand understanding
  • Building network for Hevolution's roadmapping project
  • Occasional visits to interesting researchers (e.g., person culturing neurons at home)

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Connecting with your billionaire contact Joe Liemandt in Austin
  • Meeting with Ian, your biology contact
  • Sharing insights about legacy interview business with you if you pursue it
  • Potential synergies with your "movement engineering" work
  • Connecting with Neils (Fiverr for geniuses platform)

Strategic Value​

  • AI/Tech Network Building: Benjamin's role as a "scout" for Hevolution and his connections in the longevity tech space position him perfectly for Gary's Applied AI Society initiative, offering access to cutting-edge researchers and technical innovators
  • High-Influence Christian Introduction: His network includes wealthy businesspeople like Jason Logsdon (sold $2.5B company) who could be valuable recruits for the Christofuture Foundation's secret society of kingdom-advancing Christians
  • Critical Thinking Partnership: Benjamin's contrarian approach to established paradigms and his success in challenging conventional biological models makes him an ideal collaborator for developing innovative approaches within Gary's tech and ministry ventures
  • Legacy Business Expertise: His successful exit from the legacy interview business provides valuable insights for structuring high-value service offerings within Gary's consulting framework

Recent Interactions​

  • April 3, 2025: Phone conversation covering his work with Hevolution, recent travels to Switzerland/Belgium, past legacy interview business, and potential connections with your contacts Joe and Ian.

Transcripts​

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2025-04-03-gary-sheng-benjamin-anderson2025-04-03Catch-up call covering Benjamin's work with Hevolution, travel updates, legacy interview business, and potential network connections

Notes​

Benjamin demonstrates deep expertise in biology with a contrarian perspective that challenges established models. He has entrepreneurial experience through his legacy interview business and maintains strong network-building abilities that serve him well in his current role with Hevolution. His critical thinking about scientific paradigms and ability to connect disparate ideas makes him a valuable connection for innovative projects. He maintains a good balance of scientific rigor and practical business sense.