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At 50, Frank Thelen Recasts Priorities With Health Push, Leaner Workload, and Research Spending

He says he wants access to double‑digit billions to finance larger European ventures.

Overview

  • The TV investor describes a stricter routine that includes regular table tennis, at least 8,000 daily steps, less alcohol, and closer attention to diet.
  • He underwent a comprehensive private full‑body check in Berlin with extensive blood work, MRI, and ultrasound, which he says costs about €15,000 and is not covered by statutory insurance.
  • To create more free time, he says he has slimmed down his companies and reworked his schedule, planning to snowboard three to four times this winter.
  • He reports directing more of his own money to research teams tackling diseases such as dementia, citing personal concern as a driver.
  • He argues Europe lacks fast, large‑scale capital and says his goal is a solid double‑digit billion war chest to back ambitious founders and write bigger checks quickly.