🧠✨ BrightBots Academy: Where Little Robots Spark Big Minds

Created by Sasha McFadden, BrightBots Academy turns complex topics like AI, neuroscience, longevity, and energy science into fun, musical, and magical learning adventures for kids.

Truly impressed by a YouTube video titled “Uncle Dave & the Secret to Longevity Song” by BrightBots Academy, I decided to sit down with the brilliant mind behind this creation — Sasha McFadden — to learn more about how she’s turning science into magic for kids.

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Q1: What inspired you to start BrightBots Academy?

A: I started BrightBots Academy because I was tired of the repetitive, mindless content online that doesn’t truly teach kids anything meaningful. The world is changing fast. Robotics, AI, and longevity are shaping our future, and I wanted to create a space where children could explore those ideas with curiosity and understanding.

My daughter was the inspiration behind this concept years ago. I realized that kids thrive when their imagination is nourished. I’d turn everyday lessons into stories with characters just to make learning, or even eating healthy, exciting for her. That simple idea grew into a mission: to build brighter humans for a better future.

BrightBots Academy was born to make complex ideas like AI, longevity, neuroscience, and energy science fun, musical, and magical for kids. Every video is crafted with love and intention, often with my daughter by my side as the “co-producer,” dreaming up fun new concepts.

The next generation deserves tools that ignite their curiosity and prepare them for the extraordinary world ahead.

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Q2: What makes BrightBots Academy different from other educational programs?

A: I’m a mom, so this is deeply personal to me. I don’t want my daughter to stop learning, even during her downtime, but I also don’t want her to feel overwhelmed. BrightBots Academy makes learning personal, playful, and meaningful.

Each robot represents a different theme, like physics, AI, or health, helping kids explore the “why” and “how” behind everyday things such as why we sleep, brush our teeth, or eat nutritious food. These are the pillars of health and wellness that parents often want to explain but don’t always have the energy or perfect answers for in the moment.

It’s so important for kids to stay curious and keep asking questions. That’s why I created BrightBots Academy, a space where their curiosity is celebrated and their questions are always welcomed.

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Q3: What topics are you most excited to teach through BrightBots?

A: Longevity. It’s such a complex topic with many layers to health, and I love finding ways to make it understandable and inspiring. By teaching these ideas to children, we can also inspire adults to think differently about their own well-being.

Over time, I hope to shift how families approach everyday choices, even things like holidays and sugary treats, by helping kids understand how their bodies respond and what health truly means

I also look forward to creating content for people who may not have the time, energy, or bandwidth to dive into complex health topics, especially those in older generations. Sometimes even simple, thoughtful animations can make these big ideas easier for everyone to understand.

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Q4: How do you see BrightBots growing in the future?

A: I see BrightBots becoming a global brand for future-focused education — not just cartoons, but books, music, live concerts, and even interactive classes where kids can build their own robots and learn through play. The dream is to make kids ready to take on the future.

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Q5: Who is Uncle Dave?

A: I was inspired by Dave Pascoe after meeting him at a longevity conference many years ago. Since then, he’s become like a brother to me and an uncle to my daughter. We truly adore him and are constantly inspired by his consistency, dedication, and data-driven approach to health.

I can see how and why Dave, a friend of mine as well, could be an inspiration to little kids and adults alike. He is down to earth, uses simple words even to describe complex modalities and is very approachable.

Dave is not only a phenomenal friend and a kind, genuine soul, but also someone I deeply admire. Through discipline and curiosity, he has managed to slow and even reverse aspects of aging. He tracks his health meticulously through monthly blood tests and uses AI to analyze data about how his organs are aging.

He’s an incredible example of how we can use technology and AI to better understand and optimize our health. That’s something I look forward to teaching children through BrightBotsAcademy— helping them grow up with an awareness of longevity and how the choices we make today shape our future well-being.

Follow Dave Pascoe on Instagram @davepascoe

Valérie Orsoni
Biohacker since 1998 • Longevity Expert
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🎙 Speaking engagements:

• Biohackers World Conference, Miami — Nov 1–2, 2025

• Reclaiming Health & Longevity Symposium, El Salvador — Nov 11–12, 2025

• Longevity Leadership Conference, Los Angeles — Mar 18–19, 2026

• Sommet de l’Hypersanté, Paris — Mar 21–22, 2026

• HealthSpan Summit, Los Angeles — Oct 2–4, 2026