Kevin Dewalt’s Blog

I don’t usually blog amount myself, but I recently updated my LinkedIn profile and have been bombarded by inquiries and well-wishes from friends and co-workers.  Thanks everyone, it really helps.  For those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter, here is what I’m up to…
In-Q-Tel
In July I left In-Q-Tel, the strategic investing arm of [...]

After receiving a lot of mail and inquiries about my article on ProBodX I decided to write an update on my experience with the program. I want to make it clear that I have no business relationship with the authors other than as a customer (i.e., this isn’t a shill).
After 8 months on the [...]

I’ve been taking exercise and fitness seriously since my early teens. During that period I’ve tried just about everything out there: endurance training, weight lifting, yoga, isometric stretching, and plyometrics to name a few. I’m always on the lookout for something better or more appropriate for my age or current athletic endeavors. [...]

If you are interested in supporting US federal funding for stem cell research, you can send an email message to your elected representatives in about a minute through the Coalition for Advancement of Medical Research web site.
I suscribe to their email newsletters and send a message to my Senators and Congressmen whenever a key vote [...]

Who wants to live to 94? Easy. A person who is 93.
As long as I can continue to live an enriching life - which is mainly a self-defined scenario - I have no doubt that I will never be ready to die. If you have any doubt about how you will view [...]

I’ve been practicing Calorie Restriction for about 4 years. If you’re not familiar with the concept, it is an attempt to slow the aging process by eating fewer calories but optimizing the nutrient levels of those you do eat.
Over the past year or so there have been a number of articles in the mainstream press [...]

25% of people in developed countries die of cancer. One in 200 people are diagnosed with cancer every year. Almost everyone knows someone who has been afflicted with this horrible disease.
Cancer is terrifying because it seems to erupt like a bombshell without symptoms. Many of us know people who appear otherwise completely [...]

A couple of friends have recently asked my why I blog and what I get out of it. It is hard to explain, but spending time online, creating and interacting with innovative people feels like I’m “plugging-in” to a movement to redesign the world to our specifications.
At times I’m shocked by the contrast between [...]