
Emilian Popa
Emilian Popa is a health-tech entrepreneur and the founder of Expand Health and Expand Health AI, an AI-powered longevity ecosystem operating clinics in South Africa and Europe.
After years of high-performance work led to burnout and chronic inflammation, he rebuilt his health through biomarker-driven protocols, functional medicine, and biohacking — a transformation that inspired Expand Health’s mission: proactive, personalized, and data-driven health optimization.
With a background in building and investing in ventures across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East — including Ilara Health, a diagnostics and pharmacy network serving thousands of patients — Emilian now focuses on extending human healthspan through AI, advanced diagnostics, and accessible wellness care.
With a background in building and investing in ventures across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East — including Ilara Health, a diagnostics and pharmacy network serving thousands of patients — Emilian now focuses on extending human healthspan through AI, advanced diagnostics, and accessible wellness care.