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Leander Maerkisch

Leander Maerkisch

Co-founder of AI healthcare startups, passionate about preventive medicine

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San Francisco, California, United States
Joined March 2026

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Summary

Leander Maerkisch is a serial entrepreneur deeply committed to revolutionizing healthcare through artificial intelligence. His journey began after his mother's delayed osteoporosis diagnosis inspired him to found Floy, an AI-driven radiology platform that raised $14 million and earned him a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. Now, with Starlife, he's expanding his vision to transform primary care by making it more accessible, preventive, and patient-centric using AI and humanoid robotics. forbes+2
As a self-taught programmer with a business background, Leander uniquely blends technical expertise with a strong entrepreneurial drive. He spearheaded the development of a 3D foundation model for medical imaging at Floy and successfully navigated complex European medical device regulations, transforming compliance into a competitive advantage. This combination allows him to build innovative, patient-focused solutions in highly regulated industries. digitaltrends+1
Leander is passionate about personal growth and continuous learning, as evidenced by his extensive writings on Medium. His articles cover diverse topics such as entrepreneurship, decision-making, effective learning strategies, and the lessons he gains from reading numerous books annually. He also shares personal reflections, including an experience with Vipassana Meditation, highlighting his commitment to self-improvement. medium

Work

Education

Writing

Building culture from scratch — A day of cultural impact

August 1, 2021

A story-driven approach to identify culture elements in early-stage startups.

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2020: 64 Lessons from 64 Books

January 1, 2021

A summary of key learnings from 64 books read in 2020, focusing on expanding knowledge and self-improvement.

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Future’s Past — Revisiting predictions from the 1970s

August 1, 2020

Exploration of revolutionary scenarios from Alvin Toffler's book 'Future Shock' from 50 years prior.

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Dichotomy of Entrepreneurship

July 1, 2020

An analysis of how entrepreneurs combine diverging concepts and strive under uncertainty.

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Another Random Online Conference

May 1, 2020

Key learnings from organizing an international online conference within 10 days, including templates and operating procedures.

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2019: 75 Lessons from 75 Books

January 1, 2020

A summary of key learnings from 75 books read in 2019, focusing on expanding knowledge and self-improvement.

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10 Days Isolation — Experiencing Vipassana Meditation

April 1, 2019

Lessons learned from spending 100 hours meditating without a phone and in pure silence.

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We make 35.000 decisions every day — how to choose better

February 1, 2019

Insights on making better choices and avoiding being overwhelmed by daily decisions.

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Better grades through studying less

February 1, 2019

Strategies to improve academic performance by focusing on effective study techniques rather than increasing study time.

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PowerReading — How to read 11 books in 4 days

January 1, 2019

Techniques for extracting maximum knowledge from books quickly, without speed reading.

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