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Vine Ventures

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Investors
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Investor in innovative methods for mindful health and wellness.
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Vine is a pioneering company with a focus on conscious health and wellness. They are redefining venture capital by taking a unique approach to health and wellness, investing in and supporting companies in the psychedelic and life sciences fields. Their work involves engaging in insightful conversations with leading minds in these areas, sharing perspectives on the science of psychedelics, future models of psychedelic care, and the evolution of the space. They also delve into the requirements of building media platforms in the psychedelics sector, and the crafting of the ongoing narrative in this field. The company is led by experienced venture investor and entrepreneur, Ryan Zurrer. With a 16-year background in venture investments, Ryan is a celebrated biohacker and was a significant contributor to the Quantified Self Movement in the early 2000s. Ryan's notable venture investments include MakerDAO, Ethereum, Polychain Capital, among others. He launched Polychain’s private investment activities and is credited as the creator of the SAFT. Ryan is renowned for his hands-on, value-add approach to venture investing, with a uniquely global perspective. His previous roles include CEO of a large Brazilian renewables firm, where he was responsible for over 1GW of wind and solar power development globally. His innovative contributions to contracting, financial instruments, and utility-scale renewable energy project execution are well-recognized in the industry. Vine's team also includes Ozan Polat and Robbie Bent. Ozan, an investor with Vine, co-founded Dezentrum, a think tank that researches and prototypes future scenarios for the digitized society. Robbie Bent works with Vine and is also the co-founder and CEO of Othership, a global community aimed at improving mental health in an accessible way. Their combined expertise and innovative approaches contribute significantly to Vine's unique stance on health and wellness.