Dr Nina Kumari

Dr. Nina Kumari is a medical doctor who transitioned into a health tech entrepreneur, driven by her clinical experience. She co-founded Upli, a precision nutrition startup focusing on infant nutrition, and also founded Modern Body, a health optimization membership. Her work is characterized by a strong belief in preventative health and leveraging science and technology to address healthcare gaps. femmehealthventures+2

She is deeply committed to improving early-life nutrition through her work at Upli, where she is pioneering the development of bioidentical human milk proteins using precision fermentation to upgrade infant formula. This initiative is motivated by her understanding that many adult diseases have nutritional origins in the first 1,000 days of life, and a desire to move beyond 'good enough' standards in infant care. femmehealthventures+1

Dr. Kumari also addresses holistic health and longevity through Modern Body, a membership platform offering personalized health strategies, 360-degree health reviews, and lifestyle interventions. Her approach focuses on functional and longevity medicine to optimize overall body function, filling a gap she observed in conventional medicine's ability to address complex, non-standard symptoms. linkedin+1

Her experience as Director of Strategy Innovation and Business Development at Small Pharma Ltd highlights her dedication to mental health, where she focused on exploring new scientific advancements and integrating novel therapies into the healthcare system. youtube

Her role as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Zinc VC demonstrates her proactive engagement in the health tech ecosystem, specifically in developing scalable businesses aimed at improving the quality of life for older populations. linkedin