Top Biohacker & Founder Net Worth Rankings
| Rank | Name | Est. Net Worth | Primary Source | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Johnson | $200-400M | Braintree Exit ($800M), Blueprint | View |
| 2 | Tim Ferriss | $100M+ | Books, Podcast, Angel Investing | Coming Soon |
| 3 | Dave Asprey | $25-100M | Bulletproof (former), Upgrade Labs | View |
| 4 | Ben Greenfield | $5-10M | Coaching, Supplements, Podcast | Coming Soon |
| 5 | Mark Sisson | $10-20M | Primal Kitchen (Kraft Heinz exit) | Coming Soon |
Exit-Funded Biohackers
The wealthiest biohackers leveraged tech exits to fund extreme self-experimentation:
Bryan Johnson
Sold Braintree to PayPal for $800 million in 2013, reportedly netting $300+ million personally. Now spends $2+ million annually on Project Blueprint, attempting to reverse biological aging. His Don’t Die documentary hit Netflix’s top 10. His approach: treat the body as a machine and optimize every variable.
Dave Asprey
Silicon Valley tech executive (Exodus Communications, Trend Micro) who claims to have spent $2 million hacking his own biology. Founded Bulletproof, raised $40+ million, then stepped back to focus on Upgrade Labs franchise and Danger Coffee.
Both demonstrate how tech wealth enables the kind of extreme self-experimentation that generates media attention and builds consumer brands. The biohacker protocol monetization model depends on this credibility.
Media-First Founders
Some biohackers built audiences before building businesses:
Tim Ferriss
The “4-Hour” book series established self-experimentation as content. His podcast became a platform for angel investing (Uber, Shopify, Facebook early). Now focuses on psychedelic research philanthropy. His model: audience → authority → deal flow.
Ben Greenfield
From personal trainer to biohacking media personality through podcast, books, and coaching. His Kion supplements and coaching programs monetize the audience built through content. Classic podcast-to-product pipeline.
Product Company Exits
Mark Sisson
Founded Primal Kitchen (paleo/keto condiments), sold to Kraft Heinz for reported $200 million in 2019. Demonstrates the potential for CPG exits in the better-for-you food space. His Primal Blueprint media platform built the audience; the product company captured the value.
Individual Profiles
Published
- Bryan Johnson ($200-400M) – Braintree founder, Blueprint Protocol, Netflix documentary
- Dave Asprey ($25-100M) – “Father of Biohacking,” Bulletproof founder, Upgrade Labs CEO
Coming Soon
Tim Ferriss, Ben Greenfield, Mark Sisson, Peter Diamandis, Calley Means