What happened
Michael Polansky, known publicly as Lady Gaga’s partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker, has spent years quietly building an AI-driven startup focused on skincare.
The startup keeps living human skin tissue alive for weeks outside the body, using that tissue to train an AI model for discovering new skincare compounds.
After years of operating in relative secrecy, the venture is only now going public about its work.
Why it matters
Testing compounds on living human tissue rather than traditional models could mark a significant shift in how skincare ingredients are identified and validated.
Using tissue that remains alive for weeks may yield more biologically relevant insights, potentially speeding up the path from discovery to product development.
Key facts
Michael Polansky is Lady Gaga’s partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker.
He has spent years building an AI-driven startup focused on skincare.
The startup keeps living human skin tissue alive for weeks outside the body to discover new skincare compounds.
What to watch next
With the company now going public, more details may emerge about its technology, partnerships, and pipeline of skincare compounds.
Observers will likely watch how the approach compares to conventional skincare R&D and whether it leads to novel products.