Chief Science Officer, Co-Founder
Dr. Suresh Bhaté is a veteran engineer, inventor, and scientist with over 45 years of experience developing and commercializing advanced technologies across aerospace, defense, energy, sustainability, and applied materials science. He holds multiple United States patents and has created significant technical and commercial value for leading institutions and companies including NASA, the United States Department of Defense, General Dynamics, Westinghouse, Plug Power, and Act Solar.
Dr. Bhaté brings deep expertise in electrical engineering, advanced materials, and the design of complex systems from laboratory research to real-world deployment. His career spans both industrial and consumer applications, with a consistent focus on translating breakthrough science into manufacturable, high-performance products.
He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder
Dr. Bindell leads strategy, capital formation, and execution for Longevity Air.
Prior to founding the company, Dr. Bindell served as Head of Digital at Wolberg Electric, driving digital strategy and growth initiatives for a century-old infrastructure company operating in highly regulated, mission-critical environments.
Dr. Bindell also served as Head of Research for the United Council of Rising Nations.
Additionally, as Director of Research at Percival VC, he led investment due diligence, market analysis, and thesis development across emerging technologies, advising on investment evaluation, risk assessment, and long-term growth.
Dr. Bindell holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder
Jay Bindell is a serial entrepreneur and investor with over four decades of experience building, scaling, and managing successful businesses. He is President and CEO of Wolberg Electric, a fourth-generation company founded in 1925, where he led sustained growth, organizational modernization, and operational discipline, successfully evolving a century-old business into a profitable, competitive enterprise.
Jay is also the founder of Bindell Properties, a successful real estate development and management company based in New York.
He brings deep expertise in operations, capital deployment, financial oversight, and execution, ensuring disciplined growth built on strong fundamentals.
Chief Marketing Officer
Chris Siemer is a senior marketing leader with deep experience building and scaling healthcare and consumer brands at the intersection of science, storytelling, and growth. He previously led copy and brand strategy for Botox Cosmetic at AbbVie/Allergan, supporting a $26 million annual portfolio and contributing to sustained year-over-year growth through high-impact healthcare professional and consumer campaigns.
Chris has worked across major pharmaceutical and medical brands including Janssen, Kybella, Juvederm, and multiple oncology and dermatology products. He is known for translating complex science into clear, compelling narratives that drive adoption, build trust, and create long-term brand value.