Show Notes
Serial entrepreneur Nick Bell sits down with Julie-anne Sprague to chat about his latest business venture, which aims to help people live longer. He also details his recent trip to Mexico, where he spent $700,000 on injections to alter his genes. To ask a question, email [email protected] This podcast is sponsored by Commonwealth Private To find out more about Commonwealth Private click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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