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Who is Launch?
Longevity Launch Labs, or as we like to call it Launch, is an incubator for groundbreaking products, services, and technologies designed to tackle the most pressing issues in Cellular and Longevity Medicine.
At Launch, we share our many years of industry experience and deep expertise in the business of medicine to support and guide founders navigating the increasingly complex healthcare landscape. Join us as we push the boundaries of innovation and shape the future of healthcare together.
Mission & Values
At Launch, our mission is to connect, build, and grow the creators of the future of medicine.
We partner with innovative companies dedicated to improving human health through scientifically-backed products, services, technology, and novel business models. In the increasingly complex and convoluted market of non-traditional medicine, we prioritize transparency and adopt a science-first approach to idea formulation and development. By fostering these collaborations, we aim to drive advancements in healthcare and support groundbreaking solutions that enhance human well-being.
Team members
CEO
David Van Bussum
David W. Van Bussum is the co-founder and CEO of Boulder Longevity Institute, providing business, marketing, and financial guidance to the enterprise. As an entrepreneur with an extensive background in technology, marketing, and finance, Mr. Van Bussum has founded or co-founded over half a dozen companies with a significant emphasis in the healthcare and healthcare technology areas.
COO
Courtney Van Bussum
Courtney Van Bussum is a dynamic entrepreneur and business leader with a background in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University. She began her career as a strategy consultant in Scottsdale, where she worked with diverse clients, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, helping streamline processes and implement innovative tools.
In 2020, Courtney joined Boulder Longevity Institute and took on a leadership role helping to improve and optimize many of BLI’s core technology and operational systems and processes. In 2022, she helped co-found Longevity Launch Labs and was instrumental in building the operational structures to deliver impact to early clients. Under her guidance, Longevity Launch Labs has become a hub for connecting companies in the cellular and longevity medicine fields with healthcare practitioners, providing services such as strategy consulting, investing, co-development, distribution, and mentorship.
Courtney is also the founder of Noca, a mobile app designed to foster real-life connections within communities. Currently in its final stages of development, Noca aims to facilitate meaningful relationships and support networks.
With a passion for connecting people and ideas, Courtney’s work bridges gaps in the healthcare and technology sectors, driving innovation and fostering community connections.
CFO
Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott is a seasoned business leader and founding partner at Metamorphic Consulting, where he provides fractional CFO, CEO, CRO, and executive leadership coaching services to early and mid-stage social enterprises. With over eight years in this role, he specializes in developing financial systems, strategic planning, and business model development.
In the healthcare sector, Jeffrey served as CFO at Stepping Stone Wellness Center for nearly 12 years, where he played a crucial role in financial management, strategic planning, and facilitating the company’s successful exit to private equity. His work significantly enhanced the center’s operational efficiency and financial health, contributing to its long-term sustainability and growth.
Jeffrey also co-founded and manages the High Country Impact Fund, supporting early-stage, high-growth companies in Western North Carolina. Additionally, he is a partner and co-founder of Startup High Country, fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.
As the founder and principal of Frontline Conservation Real Estate, Jeffrey has facilitated the transaction of over 12,000 acres of ecologically significant land. His prior roles include executive positions at Heifer International and co-founder of the Appalachian Institute for Renewable Energy.
Jeffrey’s extensive experience in business development, leadership coaching, and strategic planning has made significant impacts across multiple industries, particularly in healthcare and social enterprises, as well as in conservation efforts.
Head of Product
Zach Scott
Zach Scott, a Colorado native, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our team as the Head of Product. He holds a BA in Economics from Rhodes College and has cultivated a diverse professional background spanning consulting, wealth management, and business development. Driven by his innate curiosity and analytical mindset, Zach thrives on dissecting challenges and transforming them into successful outcomes. He is deeply passionate about health and wellbeing, believing in the transformative power of education in nutrition and wellness to positively impact lives globally.
Outside of the office, Zach cherishes his time outdoors, staying active and enjoying the natural beauty of Colorado. An avid sun-seeker, he finds solace and inspiration in the great outdoors. Additionally, Zach has discovered a love for culinary arts; he delights in preparing delicious meals for his loved ones, blending creativity and a passion for good food.
Zach embodies our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence, driving our mission forward with vision and purpose.
Director of eCommerce
Bryan Jurus
Bryan Jurus is a seasoned eCommerce leader with extensive experience driving revenue growth for international and domestic brands across SaaS, retail, and tourism sectors. Combining analytical rigor with creative vision, he excels in omni-channel marketing, shopper insights, and ROI-driven strategies to deliver impactful results.Bryan’s expertise encompasses branding and design, digital marketing, content creation, motion graphics and video, analytics and business intelligence, and front-end development. He has collaborated with a diverse range of clients, from newly formed start-ups to established companies, crafting visual identities that resonate with their customers. Before joining Launch, Bryan spent three years helping grow and scale a novel supplement with an international presence, bringing first-hand expertise to this unique market sector. Bryan’s scientific approach to digital marketing ensures clients maximize their marketing investments, while his SEO-first content strategies and data-driven insights keep brands front and center in today’s competitive landscape.
How It Started
October 2016
David, Courtney and Jeffrey meet at a
health mastermind retreat.
health mastermind retreat.
November 2016 -
October 2022 Lots of business ideas, discussion, wins,
fails in respective healthcare fields.
October 2022 Lots of business ideas, discussion, wins,
fails in respective healthcare fields.
November 2022
The formal beginning of Longevity
Launch Labs.
Launch Labs.
December 2023
Began selling first overseas
supplement product in the US Market.
supplement product in the US Market.
June 2024
Finalized co-formulation of New Zealand
based immunity supplement.
based immunity supplement.
November 2024
Launched ketone concentrate product
to Healthcare Practitioner Market.
to Healthcare Practitioner Market.
Discover How We Can Support
Your Innovation Journey
From co-formulation to distribution, we offer comprehensive solutions for healthcare startups.
Our Brands
Longevity Launch Labs is trusted by healthcare professionals and companies around the world. Our innovative products, services, and technology empower practitioners and consumers alike to enhance their cellular health through solutions from clinics to research labs, from startups to established practices—and everywhere in between.