In this week’s episode of StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch Editor in Chief Connie Loizos and StrictlyVC’s Alex Gove are joined by entrepreneur, futurist, and bestselling author Peter Diamandis. He’s the founder of XPRIZE Foundation and the co-founder of Singularity University. In this conversation, he lays out his vision for how tech will transform our lives and make longevity advances in the near future. The question is, will these advances just be for the ultra-wealthy?

Maggie Stamets
Sr. Audio Producer
Maggie Stamets is a Podcast Producer for TechCrunch based in Denver, Colorado. Previously, she worked as the Brand and Content Manager for BUILT BY GIRLS where she developed an interest in tech and a passion for creating equitable and welcoming professional tech spaces. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in English from Hofstra University in New York.

June 5, 2025
Berkeley, California
LIMITED TIME: Save $300+ on your ticket, plus an additional 50% on a second for a full immersive day of AI! Hear from AI pioneers from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more on the main stage and in breakouts, and network like never before.