The Banker Turned Bioethics Coach” – Reframing Influence
Name: Martin, 61
Before: Global Head of Risk at a major European bank
After: Compliance and risk coach for biotech startups and investment committees
Martin retired early after a long, high-stakes career, convinced he was “done.” But six months into gardening and golf, he felt intellectually undernourished. A RealiseLongevity conversation reframed his expertise—not as finished, but as transferable. He now advises early-stage healthcare and longevity ventures on risk, governance, and ethical integrity. “I used to calculate risk. Now I help others understand the human stakes.”
