

How Can a Nutrition AI Platform Help Us Live Healthier and Longer Lives with Dr. Dmitriy Richard Starson
Jan 22, 2025
Dr. Dmitriy Richard Starson, Founder and CEO of Passio, discusses his fascinating journey from astrophysics to creating an AI nutrition coaching platform. He details how Passio's technology revolutionizes food tracking through AI-driven tools like food scanning and voice logging. Dmitriy envisions a future where personalized nutrition is as common as fitness tracking, potentially slowing aging. He addresses the importance of accurate dietary data and the synergy between AI and human expertise in enhancing health outcomes.
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Early Career Inspiration
- Dmitriy Starson recounts working at Space Telescope Science Institute alongside figures like John Grunsfeld and Adam Riess.
- This experience fueled his passion for impactful work.
From Astrophysics to Nutrition
- Dmitriy Starson's journey from astrophysics to nutrition began at SRI, where he explored AI's potential in various fields.
- His experience with triathlons and restrictive diets gave him personal insight into the nutrition tracking landscape.
Passio's Approach
- Passio combines food recognition, volume estimation, and real-time scanning to simplify nutrition tracking.
- It aims to create a comprehensive AI nutritionist offering personalized advice and coaching.