The automatic doors of Tallinn Airport slid open, and there they were—my tribe. As I wrapped them in my arms, I felt two worlds colliding: the intellectual intensity of the mastermind I'd just left behind, and the raw, unfiltered reality of family life. That moment wasn't just a reunion. It was the beginning of an unexpected lesson in what happens when you stop separating your warrior training from your role as a father.
Read MoreAs a fighter, I know the difference between a training session and a title fight. The HOLOLIFE Summit was our training camp. The Mastermind Island was where we drew up the battle plan. Because make no mistake, we are in a fight. It’s a “David vs. Goliath” struggle for the future of health.
Our path forward isn’t just about publishing data; it’s about winning hearts and minds. We must become master storytellers and build tribes, not just customer bases. The most important takeaway from our time on the island was the unanimous agreement on one core principle: collaboration over competition.
Read MoreHOLOLIFE Summit has always been about bridging theory and practice. The exhibition hall was a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, where the concepts discussed on stage became tangible realities. It was a space for direct experience, allowing attendees to feel, taste, and interact with the future of wellness. This is where theory becomes reality.
Read MoreThis year’s HOLOLIFE Dinner was more than a meal; it was a hands-on, metabolic masterclass. Our guests didn’t just eat—they helped create the very sauces and dressings that would upgrade their biology. In sessions led by experts like Dr. Olli Sovijärvi and Jaakko Halmetoja, we crafted everything from a vibrant sea buckthorn vinaigrette to a stem-cell-stimulating, plant-based hollandaise infused with peptides.
This collaborative energy flowed directly to the table in a menu designed to nourish both body and spirit, featuring dishes like Wild Salmon with fermented beets and nettle pesto, Grilled Tenderloin of Elk, and a "Forest Decoction X" of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs to finish.
Read MoreThe HOLOLIFE VIKING ACADEMY was never about historical reenactment. It was about extracting the timeless principles of our ancestors and applying them to the challenges of the 21st century. The constant notifications, the endless workdays, the mental and environmental stressors of modern life—these are our modern-day harsh winters and uncharted seas.
Read MoreBlending Work and Family in the Nordic: A Memorable Helsinki Experience
Organizing the Biohacker Summit in Helsinki in 2024 was a milestone in my professional life. Still, this year was particularly special because I could blend my work with family again! My wife, Nao Matsuda, and our kids joined me for the event, marking our first family trip to Helsinki in five years—since Nao last attended the Biohacker Summit 2019.
Read MoreAfter leading exercise at a biohacking retreat in Estonia, I took a ferry to Helsinki for Nordic nature immersion with ice baths, forest trails, saunas, and ecstatic breath-work.
Read MoreThe trip was as enlightening as it was exciting. After the Biohacker's Retreat, I spent a few days in Tallinn, Estonia's capital and cultural hub, and had unique experiences.
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