HawkeTalk 129. Dave Asprey: 4x New York Best-Selling Author & The World's Leading Biohacker
Money talks, and losing $6 million in your twenties can turn your world upside down. While many people find it hard to recover from losing even $1 million, imagine the determination needed to come back from such a staggering loss. It might seem impossible, but some extraordinary individuals not only bounce back but also thrive in the face of adversity.
In this captivating episode of "Hawke Talk," I'm joined by the renowned biohacker, entrepreneur, and author Dave Asprey. A Silicon Valley expert, Dave transitioned from hacking computers to hacking biology. His career took a pivotal turn when he joined Exodus Communications and co-founded its services division.
In our conversation, Dave shares his early struggles with PTSD and Asperger's syndrome, his transition from tech enthusiast to successful entrepreneur, and the highs and lows he experienced during the dot-com bust.
Don't miss this inspiring episode! Tune in now to discover how you can apply Dave's insights to your journey.
In this episode:
(00:52) Dave’s childhood and struggles with health challenges
(06:28) Dave’s early interest in technology
(13:51) Career success, making and losing $6 million in the dot-com bust
(24:49) Mentorship and entrepreneurial challenges
(30:59) Biohacking and upcoming ventures
(35:37) Trauma, betrayal, and overcoming challenges
(43:43) Advice for entrepreneurs
(46:57) Advice is pivotal to achieving success.
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About Our Guest
Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the pioneer of the Biohacking movement. As a four-time New York Times bestselling author, CEO of Upgrade Labs, and host of the top 100 podcasts, The Human Upgrade, Dave is a trailblazer in health science and biotechnology. His entrepreneurial journey began with selling caffeine t-shirts online before the web browser's invention. Struggling with severe health issues at 28, Dave embarked on a quest to reclaim his health, leading to the creation of The Bulletproof Diet and the coining of the term "biohacking." Known as the "Father of Biohacking," Dave has invested heavily in human potential, created billion-dollar markets, and founded 40 Years of Zen, a premier brain optimization program.
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