Bharath Takulapalli, PhD
Bharath is inventor of multiple foundational life science technologies at the interface of nanotechnology, systems biology and ML/AI, to extract 100x more information from systems biology than currently possible. He conceived Sensor-integrated Proteome On Chip (SPOC) technology to bridge a big gap in proteomics space, to democratize high-throughput functional protein screening. SPOC is the first and only technology that enables production of 1000s of full-length folded proteins on 1.5 sq-cm biosensor chips, to simultaneously screen for qualitative, quantitative, and kinetic information on protein bindings/interactions in a single assay, at once. Bharath is also the inventor of FENT solid-state nanopore technology for 1000x faster DNA sequencing at 1/10th cost, being developed by iNanoBio Inc. He raised $18M private capital and secured about $8M from DARPA, NIH. Bharath’s vision is to achieve 90% disease preemption, which is to detect and intervene in pre-disease phases, to cure before full disease onset.
Linnea Harnesk
Nick Loring
Nick Loring is the SVP GM of Pet Insurance & Investments at Synchrony. In his role, Nick partners with leading brands to create insurance and wellness experiences that are integrated with CareCredit, the trusted brand and leading financing solution for pet parents and clinics. Prior to his current role, Nick held a variety of leadership positions in product management, client relationship management, corporate strategy, and M&A consulting.
Nick holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BSBA degree from UNC Chapel Hill.
Carey Tischler
Michael Kim
Paul Phillips
Paul Phillips is the CEO of Flixmedia, a global leader in digital content syndication operating in over 100 countries and reaching more than one billion online shoppers annually. Under his leadership, Flixmedia’s cloud-based platform has expanded to over 1,800 retail partners, syndicating rich media content from the world’s top brands. By integrating AI, shopper insights, AR, and immersive brand experiences, Flixmedia is redefining how consumers connect with brands online, most recently accelerating growth within the luxury and beauty sectors.
With over 20 years of senior experience across media, technology, and retail, including at Virgin Media, Paul is recognized for leading large-scale transformation and driving operational excellence. At Beauty Connect LA 2025, he will discuss how brands can harness emerging technologies to elevate consumer engagement, express authentic brand DNA through retail partners, and unlock sustainable growth in the evolving digital beauty landscape.
Jennifer Winter
Zhenya Lindgart
