Steve Aoki on Launching His Venture Platform, Aoki Labs

Investment Strategy & Focus - Steve Aoki is launching Aoki Labs, a venture platform focused on well-being and innovation [2] - Aoki has been investing for approximately 15 years, now with a structured team for due diligence [3] - Fund one is closed with investments allocated into promising companies [5] - Investment focus is on health and longevity, with personal testing influencing investment decisions [7] - The fund invests in both companies known for a while and those discovered through due diligence [6] Investment Opportunities & Due Diligence - Early investments included SpaceX, Spotify, Uber, and Pinterest [4] - The team conducts proper due diligence, involving multiple investors [3][4] - Opportunities arise from both inbound pitches and proactive sourcing [5] - The fund invests in companies that align with personal use and observation of market performance, particularly in the entertainment sector and B2C models [8] Longevity & Healthcare Investments - Investments include companies focused on blood work analysis and biological age assessment [7] - Super Power, a company offering blood work analysis on 100 biomarkers, provides tests for $200, a significant reduction from the previous cost of $100,000 [10] - The goal is to make health analysis accessible and affordable for the general public [13] AI Investments - Invested in Music I, an AI company focused on mixing and mastering music [14] - Actively and thoughtfully exploring further investments in the AI space [13][14]