Jarod Rutledge

Jarod Rutledge is an interdisciplinary scientist and entrepreneur with a focus on longevity, neuroscience, and AI. He leverages multi-omics and advanced imaging data, combined with AI, to develop predictive tools for drug discovery and to understand the mechanisms of aging. His work aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications in health and life extension. amaranth+3

He plays a significant role in investment and strategic leadership within the longevity and biotechnology sectors. As Director of Biotechnology and Life Sciences at Starbloom Capital, he funds pioneering projects in frontier biotechnology and AI. Concurrently, as Longevity Lead at Amaranth Foundation, he dedicates himself to solving critical challenges in longevity and AI safety research, aspiring to accelerate healthy life extension. amaranth+2

His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Genetics from Stanford University, where his research focused on developing novel methods to measure aging using proteomics. He furthered his expertise as a Bridging Excellence Junior Fellow at EMBL and Stanford, applying computer vision and AI to image cell sorting for functional genomics and cell biology. His work in these areas has been published in high-impact journals like Nature. stanford+4

Jarod has an entrepreneurial drive, evidenced by his role as an Academic Co-Founder of Teal Omics, a company commercializing his research on organ aging signatures. He also serves as a board observer or director for several biotechnology companies including Cognito Therapeutics, LIfT BioSciences, MagIC Lifescience, Bexorg, Inc., and Cyclarity Therapeutics, indicating his involvement in guiding and supporting emerging ventures in the life sciences. nature+3