Kester Asprey
Founder of Bulletproof Coffee, biohacking pioneer
Kester Asprey, commonly known as Dave Asprey, is a British-American entrepreneur and author who has become a prominent figure in the biohacking and functional health movement. Born in 1975, he founded Bulletproof Coffee, a company built around his signature high-fat coffee beverage designed to enhance cognitive function and weight loss. Asprey's journey into biohacking began after a serious health crisis in his twenties, which inspired him to experiment with nutrition, supplement protocols, and performance optimization techniques. Beyond coffee, he has built a substantial media empire including the Bulletproof Podcast, numerous books, and a wellness brand worth hundreds of millions of dollars. His approach combines elements of neuroscience, nutrition, and self-experimentation, though some of his claims remain controversial within mainstream medical communities. Despite skepticism from some quarters, Asprey has successfully popularized the concept of 'biohacking' among health-conscious consumers and entrepreneurs globally.
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British
1975
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Kester
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