The self-proclaimed biohacker has invested in startups that aim to rewrite life’s operating systems. He will be speaking virtually at the Tatler Gen.T Summit on November 9
Bryan Johnson isn’t your average middle-aged entrepreneur. He created and sold successful tech companies such as Braintree, which acquired Venmo and was later bought by PayPal for $800 million. But he is probably most famous now for wanting to cheat death and achieve immortality.
The billionaire has embarked on a personal project called Blueprint, which he describes as an “algorithm” for preserving and improving his body and mind. He spends about $2 million annually on various anti-ageing treatments, including blood plasma donations, shockwave therapy, stem cell injections, hormone replacement therapy and over 100 daily supplements.
Johnson’s ultimate goal? To extend his lifespan, enhance his quality of life and contribute to human development.
Here are some quick facts about him, from his achievements in the tech industry to what motivates him to pursue biohacking.
From overeating to optimising
As a startup founder, a father of three and someone who suffers from chronic depression, Johnson faced many challenges in his thirties before he sold Braintree to PayPal in 2013.
He says that he used to overeat every night. When he realised he needed a lifestyle change, Johnson felt powerless to control his eating habits. So he decided to take charge of his life by finding ways to optimise his body and mind. This led him to start Blueprint.
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