My First Million Bryan Johnson: How He Is Getting Biologically Younger, Selling His Company for $800 Million, and More
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Nov 22, 2022 
In this conversation, Bryan Johnson, Founder/CEO of Kernel and Blueprint, shares his journey from selling Braintree for hundreds of millions to pioneering bio-rejuvenation. He reveals his mission to reduce biological age and discusses how personal health advancements intersect with business innovation. The talk covers the mental shifts that come with wealth, the importance of health tech in cognitive well-being, and the concept of 'aging points' for enhancing longevity. Johnson emphasizes collaboration for addressing global challenges while pursuing personal betterment.
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Braintree and Venmo
- Bryan Johnson bootstrapped Braintree and sold it to PayPal for $800 million.
- Braintree also acquired Venmo, which has become incredibly valuable.
Early Career
- At 21, Bryan Johnson aimed to make money by 30 and then pursue meaningful work.
- He stumbled into payments while bootstrapping, selling credit card processing door-to-door.
Business Success
- Deconstruct systems to understand how they work and identify opportunities.
- Offer honesty, transparency, reliability, and competence.