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I Pulled Out 50 Hairs for Science

A look at ACORN, the startup helping you store your own stem cells - starting with 50 hair.

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Julia Klim
Aug 06, 2025
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Why I Pulled Out 50 Hairs On Purpose
I was sitting next to Harvey Spevak (Equinox’s Chairman) in a conference room getting hair carefully pulled from my head while asking rapid-fire questions about stem cells, regulation, and future use cases.

Not exactly your average Tuesday - or your average wellness check-in.

The company behind it? ACORN.
Their idea is …

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