Steve AokiClient Information
22 August, 2024Print
Sam Winkler, CEO of Liquipel, Appointed as New Chairman of the Board for the Aoki Foundation
Los Angeles, CA — August 22, 2024 — The Aoki Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Sam Winkler, CEO and Co-Founder of Liquipel as the new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Winkler was selected by a review committee for his long-term commitment to the Aoki Foundation, his personal interest in BrainHealth and HealthSpan, and his exemplary leadership within the professional community.
“We are fortunate to have Sam's leadership for the Aoki Foundation,” said Steve Aoki, founder of the Aoki Foundation. “The Aoki Foundation has a primary goal of supporting organizations in the brain science and research areas, with a specific focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation. Our vision is to one day see a world where degenerative brain diseases do not exist and science and technology play a direct role in extending the healthy lives of ourselves and our loved ones.”
Sam Winkler, reflecting on his personal connection to the Foundation's mission, said, “My father’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s has been a deeply personal journey for me, one that has fueled my commitment to not just understand, but to actively fight against degenerative brain diseases. Every day, I’m driven by the hope that we can find a way to stop these conditions in their tracks, giving countless families the chance to hold onto their loved ones and continue with a better quality of life.”
As Chairman, Sam Winkler will provide direction and guidance for the Foundation's endeavors and investments. Under his visionary leadership, the Aoki Foundation aims to significantly increase its reach to over 2 million subscribers within the next year, thereby raising awareness about brain health and securing funding to support and advance cutting-edge research to enhance health span.
About the Aoki Foundation
The Aoki Foundation, established by Steve Aoki, is dedicated to expanding awareness around the importance of overall brain health and fostering rapid discoveries in longevity and age reversal through Neon Future science and the Quantum Fund. The Foundation is deeply involved in the future of brain health, unveiling new therapies, research, and discoveries that will shape the future of longevity. Areas of focus include neurodegenerative diseases, gene therapies, regenerative medicine, organ and tissue engineering, and vitality.
About Liquipel
Liquipel is all about protecting your devices with cutting-edge, patented tech. It all started with our Watersafe™ technology, which uses nanotechnology to keep your smartphones and gadgets safe from unexpected spills and splashes. But we didn’t stop there—Liquipel’s SafeGuard, powered by Nano-Shock™ technology, is like a superhero cape for your devices, protecting them from nasty drops and impacts. And with PowerTek by Liquipel, we’ve got your back when it comes to fast and efficient charging.
Since we made our big splash at CES in 2012, Liquipel has racked up some serious accolades, including the Edison Award and the Grand Award Winner in Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” issue. We’ve also earned our spot on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest-growing companies and were featured in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “100 Brilliant Companies” list.
We’ve kept things fresh and exciting with partnerships with big names like Pharrell Williams, Steve Aoki, and Nyjah Huston. Liquipel is proud to be the number one liquid glass screen protector in the U.S. and the top fashion power product manufacturer. With over $300 million in retail sales and our products available in more than 30,000 locations worldwide, we’re leading the charge in innovation and device protection.
For more information, please contact:
Britta Bucholz
Director
Aoki Foundation