Business Leaders Discuss AI's Impact at BI Live Event

Executives from Immortals, Blumhouse, Midi Health, and Axiom AI join Business Insider for a conversation on navigating industry shifts driven by AI.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:39pm by Ben Kaplan

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Business Insider is hosting its first flagship event, 'The Long Play,' in San Francisco on April 14, where leaders from diverse industries will discuss how they are adapting their businesses to the transformative changes brought on by AI. Speakers include Bryan Johnson of longevity company Immortals, Jason Blum of horror film studio Blumhouse, Joanna Strober of women's health startup Midi Health, and Carina Hong of AI research company Axiom AI.

Why it matters

As AI continues to disrupt industries, these business leaders offer valuable insights on spotting opportunities, rallying investor enthusiasm, and rethinking strategies to build for the future. Their experiences navigating the challenges of technological change provide a roadmap for other executives facing similar industry shifts.

The details

The event, titled 'The Long Play,' will feature in-depth interviews with the four executives, exploring how they are leading their companies through the AI revolution. Blum will discuss how Blumhouse is adapting its entertainment business model, while Hong will explain Axiom AI's approach to developing advanced AI systems. Strober will share her playbook for identifying overlooked market opportunities, and Johnson will dive into the quest for longevity and optimizing human performance in the age of AI.

  • The Long Play event will take place on April 14, 2026 in San Francisco.
  • Business Insider is hosting this as its first flagship event.

The players

Bryan Johnson

Founder of longevity company Immortals, who has spent millions pursuing ways to extend the human lifespan.

Jason Blum

Founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, a leading horror film studio.

Joanna Strober

Founder and CEO of Midi Health, a startup providing digital care for women's health.

Carina Hong

Founder and CEO of Axiom AI, a company working to transform AI through advanced mathematics.

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What they’re saying

“AI is transformative. Too often, it's also wrong. I'm out to fix that problem with my startup, Axiom Math.”

— Carina Hong, Founder and CEO, Axiom AI

“Disruption may be hitting Hollywood hard, but it's not slowing down Jason Blum. His powerhouse studio, Blumhouse, is behind many of the most popular - and most profitable - horror films of the past ten years.”

— Peter Kafka, Chief Correspondent, *Business Insider*

What’s next

Tickets are still available for readers to attend The Long Play event in person in San Francisco on April 14, 2026.

The takeaway

As AI continues to disrupt industries, these business leaders are demonstrating innovative approaches to spotting opportunities, rallying investor enthusiasm, and rethinking strategies to build resilient companies for the future.