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Julius Ritter

Julius Ritter

Founder and investor focused on longevity, AI, and entrepreneurship

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San Francisco, California
Sydney, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2025
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Summary

Julius Ritter is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a strong focus on the longevity and AI sectors. He is currently the CEO and Founder of Trancendence, a company dedicated to scaling longevity medicine through AI and clinical automation. Previously, he co-founded Basis Health, a successful meal delivery service providing Bryan Johnson's Blueprint meals, which quickly scaled to $40K/month. He also co-founded Brutus AI (acquired by Forta) and AI Entrepreneurs at Berkeley, an incubator for AI startups that has seen significant traction and acquisitions. transcendence+5
Julius is adept at community building and mentoring, evident through his role as a co-founder of AI Entrepreneurs at Berkeley, an organization fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem. He has also shared his insights as a guest lecturer at Haas Business School and authored a Medium article on '12 Rules for School,' offering guidance on academic and career development. His experience extends to advising and investing in various funds and companies, demonstrating a commitment to supporting new ventures and founders. aientrepreneurs+3
As a German transplant and O-1 visa holder, Julius Ritter leveraged his personal experience to create 'The O-1 Visa Guide for Founders,' a valuable resource for other entrepreneurs navigating the complex immigration process. This initiative highlights his pragmatic approach to problem-solving and his dedication to assisting fellow founders in overcoming significant hurdles. His guide is updated to 2025 and offers detailed advice, demonstrating a proactive and helpful nature within the startup community. gumroad+1

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Writing

The O-1 Visa Guide for Founders - UPDATED V2.2 2025 Version

January 1, 2025

A comprehensive guide for founders seeking the O-1 visa, based on Julius Ritter's personal experience and knowledge from helping over 200 founders. The guide includes a blueprint for receiving the visa, an overview of criteria, specific sections for F-1/J-1 students, a list of lawyers, a step-by-step petition guide, insider tips, and visa transition information.

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12 Rules for School ā€” What I learned in College so you donā€™t have to

August 1, 2023

An article on Medium sharing 12 rules for students based on his experiences at three universities, covering topics like choice of school, networking, mentorship, and class schedule. It emphasizes the importance of campus life, study abroad options, finding mentors, going to office hours, and founding clubs.

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