A health scare changed everything. In this episode, a biotech entrepreneur shares how a near-serious COVID experience led him to rethink health, performance, and longevity—ultimately shaping his path into building within one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. A conversation about resilience, innovation, and why health is the foundation of long-term success.
On this episode of In Heels with Keni Silva, entrepreneur and biotech investor Sanjiv Lal shares how a personal health crisis became the turning point that reshaped his entire career.
After contracting COVID and facing the possibility of serious complications, Sanjiv was forced to confront his own health in a way that changed his perspective completely. That moment led him to rethink not only his lifestyle—but also the future of healthcare, longevity, and performance.
What followed was the creation of a new company focused on optimizing health, extending performance, and building smarter approaches to longevity.
In this conversation, we go beyond biotech and into transformation.
Sanjiv breaks down:
• Why longevity is becoming one of the most important industries of our time
• How personal challenges can unlock new business opportunities
• What most people misunderstand about health and performance
• The realities of building in highly regulated industries
• And why starting before you feel ready is often the key to success
This episode is not just about science—it’s about redefining how we live, perform, and build for the future.