Lily Shapiro

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CEO

Dr. Lily Shapiro is the founder of ATIKA, an evidence-based supplement brand built on the principles of clinical integrity, therapeutic dosing, and design for real adherence. She spent the last 15 years in finance, holding roles across major global banks and, most recently, helping to run a machine learning hedge fund where she oversaw operations, compliance, and capital formation.

ATIKA reflects Lily’s belief that what’s effective should also be effortless. Rooted in scientific rigor, wellness, and longevity, ATIKA’s debut product – Advanced Skin Nutrition – combines 18 clinically studied ingredients to support every biological pillar of skin health in the most comprehensive formulation of its kind.

Lily earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University, and her MBA from The Wharton School, bridging the disciplines of pharmacology and finance in creating ATIKA’s clinically grounded approach to skin longevity.

Episode 133 : The Science of Skin Aging: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) With Lily Shapiro, PharmD
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March 18, 2026

Episode 133 : The Science of Skin Aging: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) With Lily Shapiro, PharmD

Most skincare advice is focused on fixing what you can see—wrinkles, texture, tone. But by the time those changes appear, the underlying biology has already been shifting for years.In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Rinde sits down with pharmacist and founder of Atika Wellness , Lily Shapiro, PharmD – to explore a more accurate way to think about skin health—one that moves beyond “anti-aging” and toward what she calls skin span.Lily breaks down the science behind how skin actually ages and why many popular solutions fall short. From the truth about collagen and biotin to the limitations of topical products, this conversation challenges some of the most common assumptions in the skincare world.You’ll also learn the four core drivers of skin longevity—collagen integrity, antioxidant balance, lipid barrier function, and mitochondrial health—and how a systems-based approach can support your skin from the inside out.If you’re looking for a clearer, more science-b…
Guest: Lily Shapiro
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