CEO Global Network Podcast
🎙 Hosted by John Wilson, founder of CEO Global Network and author of GREAT CEOs and How They Are Made, this podcast delivers powerful insights for CEOs and executives looking to grow as leaders and drive lasting success.
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CEO Global Network Podcast
Umar Syed, CEO of RegenaLife - Redefining Longevity Medicine with Proactive Care
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Umar Syed, CEO of RegenaLife, to explore how proactive health screening, AI-driven diagnostics, and innovative care models are transforming longevity medicine.
Umar shares his journey from pharmaceuticals and investment banking to founding RegenaLife, a company dedicated to early detection and prevention of chronic disease. Together, they discuss:
- The shift from “sick care” to proactive health care
- How partnerships enable RegenaLife to scale its impact
- The role of AI in accelerating diagnostics and care delivery
- Lessons from Umar’s investment banking and consulting career
- The biggest disruptors shaping longevity medicine in the next five years
If you’re curious about the future of healthcare and how technology is giving us the tools to live longer, healthier lives, this conversation is not to be missed.
00:22 – What inspired you to shift from traditional pharma into longevity and preventive healthcare?
Umar discusses his 25-year career in pharma, building a Parkinson’s drug, and how turning 50 inspired him to explore proactive health solutions.
01:38 – How do you see proactive disease detection changing health care over the next decade?
He explains the difference between infectious and chronic disease care, highlighting why early detection is critical.
03:42 – What role do partnerships play in scaling RegenaLife’s impact?
Umar outlines how collaborations with clinics and specialists enable earlier treatment of cardiovascular disease and other conditions.
05:20 – How do you balance scientific rigor with speed when bringing new healthcare solutions to market?
He emphasizes the role of AI in de-risking and accelerating testing while enabling scalable business models like telemedicine.
06:57 – What lessons from investment banking and consulting do you apply as CEO today?
Umar reflects on managing complexity, building processes, and creating efficient, client-centered healthcare delivery models.
08:09 – What will be the biggest disruptor in longevity medicine over the next five years?
He predicts at-home diagnostic tools and AI-powered screening will revolutionize how people manage their health.
09:33 – Closing remarks
John thanks Umar for his insights, and Umar reflects on the role of CEO Global in supporting RegenaLife’s rapid growth.
