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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bryan Johnson plans to shut down multi-million dollar anti-aging startup blueprint amid scaling and credibility challenges
Bryan Johnson, a multimillionaire tech entrepreneur, is known for his anti-aging project called Project Blueprint, which he follows himself. He started a company called Blueprint that sells health supplements, including a Rs 4,700 'longevity mix' and mushroom-based coffee alternatives. Bryan spends about $2 million every year on his personal anti-aging regimen, which includes strict diets, tracking his body stats, and even plasma transfusions. Recently, Bryan told Wired that he is thinking about either shutting down or selling his startup because it has become a 'pain-in-the-a** company' and he does not need the money, as per the report by TOI. ALSO READ: Texas lake hits 100% capacity after 15 years — officials urge caution amid flooding fears Why Bryan Johnson may shut down his anti-aging startup The main problem, Bryan says, is that it is very hard to make his complex and personalized anti-aging methods available and affordable to everyone. He also feels that running the business has hurt his reputation in the philosophy and ethics world, which he values a lot. Bryan explained, 'People see the business and give me less credibility on the philosophy side. I will not make that trade-off.' Now, his main focus is shifting to a new idea he calls 'Don't Die', a belief system combining science, ethics, and spirituality aimed at radical life extension, as stated in the reports. ALSO READ: Shots fired near University of Florida campus; barricaded suspect contained, no victims reported Live Events Earlier this year, it was reported that Blueprint was losing about $1 million every month, missing its break-even point. Bryan later clarified, 'We are break even, and I have said that publicly many times. We have had profitable months. We have had months of loss', according to the report by TOI. FAQs Q1. Why is Bryan Johnson planning to shut down his anti-aging startup? Bryan Johnson wants to shut down or sell his startup because it is hard to scale and it hurt his reputation in philosophy, says Wired. Q2. What is Bryan Johnson's new focus after Blueprint? Bryan Johnson is now focusing on 'Don't Die,' a belief system blending science, ethics, and spirituality for radical life extension.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Tesco shoppers have just DAYS left to double the value of their Clubcard points just in time for the summer holidays
There are only days left to claim the bonus so shoppers need to be quick CASH IN Tesco shoppers have just DAYS left to double the value of their Clubcard points just in time for the summer holidays Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TESCO customers have just days left to get their hands on an extra £10 in Clubcard points, just in time for the summer holidays. Shoppers have until July 29 to exchange £5 worth of Clubcard vouchers with one of Tesco's Days Out Reward Partners. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Tesco shoppers need to be quick as the deal ends on July 29 Credit: Alamy These include big-name attractions such as Cadbury World, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor and The London Eye. Meanwhile, if you live in Wales then you can exchange your points for a WWT annual membership or trip to Tenpin bowling. Once you have done so 1,000 worth of Clubcard points will be added to your account by October 19. To get the deal, you need to exchange at least £5 worth of Clubcard points with a rewards partner. To do so simply sign into the Tesco grocery and Clubcard app or go to 'My Clubcard account'. Next browse the reward partners and choose one you would like to spend your vouchers with and complete your order. The bonus is limited to one reward per Clubcard membership, which means even if you make more than one exchange, you will still only get one £10 top up. Meanwhile, if you have joined your Clubcard account with a spouse or other family member then you will only get one bonus in this promotion. The offer does not apply to entertainment partners including Cineworld, Disney+ or Picturehouse. The deal is the latest in a series of offers aimed at helping Tesco customers to make their money go further. Earlier this year the major supermarket was offering triple points to customers who exchanged their points with select reward partners. To be eligible customers simply needed to make a qualifying purchase from the Tesco Marketplace between May 13 and June 4. Meanwhile, Sainsbury's recently gave Nectar customers triple points on selected brands in a limited-time deal. Plus, Lidl regularly hands out digital coupons for £10 off a £40 shop to customers. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. The schemes offer vital help to families struggling to keep up with rising food prices. Food price inflation rose for the third consecutive month in June, piling further pressure onto families struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, transport costs have also pushed up the cost of living. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
NDTV
5 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"If Blueprint Doesn't Work...": Bryan Johnson Reveals Backup Plan If His Company Fails
US biotech entrepreneur, Bryan Johnson, has joked about what he would be doing in case he has to sell his anti-ageing startup, Blueprint. Mr Johnson, responsible for the 'Don't Die' ideology, stated earlier this week in an interview that he was planning to sell his company as it was "pain-in-the-a**" running it. Taking to Instagram, Mr Johnson posted a photo of himself, dressed in a pizza delivery man's attire and captioned the post as saying: "If blueprint doesn't work out." See the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bryan Johnson (@bryanjohnson_) The post instantly went viral, attracting attention from social media users who applauded Mr Johnson's self-deprecating humour whilst adding that a lot would have to go wrong for him to don the delivery executive's clothes. "Haha Bryan you have an impeccable sense of humour," said one user while another joked: "Dangerous width for a moustache." A third added: "If Mario delivered Pizza lmaoooo im sure you will be just fine." Is Bryan Johnson selling his company? In an interview with Wired, Mr Johnson said that juggling business ventures and philosophical pursuits had become too difficult. "Honestly, I am so close to either shutting it down or selling it," he said when quizzed where his commercial and philosophical interests start and stop. "I've been talking to people about this. I don't need the money, and it's a pain-in-the-ass company," he said, adding: "The problem is now people see the business and give me less credibility on the philosophy side. I will not make that trade-off. It is not worth it to me. So yeah, I don't want it." Regarding reports about his company being in financial duress, Mr Johnson said: "We are break-even, and I've said that publicly many times. We've had profitable months, we've had loss months." Mr Johnson gained international fame for his full-time commitment to stopping his body's ageing process. He allegedly spends $2 million a year on medical diagnostics and treatments combined with a meticulously crafted regimen of eating, sleeping, and exercising to see if he can slow, and perhaps even reverse, the ageing process.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
No need for scheming to express your interest
Opinion DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I recently met a great speaker at a small-business conference who is newly divorced. He was not embarrassed to talk openly about himself after the speech. He isn't overly handsome, but he has a friendly face and a great sense of humour. I was at the front of the room where everybody seemed to be competing to get close to him afterwards and hear his funny off-the-cuff comments. I muscled right in and tried to impress him. Even better, I managed to get a seat right beside him in the hotel bar after his presentation. I'm not shy, so I fished for details about his personal life — and got them. I told him I was single and gave him my business card. He seemed happy to give me his. Then I had a bright idea. I suggested he should be a speaker at one of the small conferences I organize in Winnipeg. He looked at me a little suspiciously. I said to myself on the drive home, 'Am I looking for trouble with this guy?' Maybe I am. What do you think about all this? — Can't Stop Thinking About Him, Tuxedo Dear Can't Stop: Why not just be honest with this guy, so he isn't suspicious? You have his contact info, so call him up and tell him you really enjoyed his company and would like to see him again. Honesty will save you a lot of time and allow you to be natural and not come off as a schemer. Tell him you would like to have dinner with him. What can it hurt? Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: My husband is a sad sack these days and the kids are sulking. I'm also very frustrated because it's so smoky at our rental cottage on Lake Winnipeg. We're driving in and out of the city all the time because of the wildfire smoke. We won't be spending enough time there to justify paying for the whole summer rental period. But the cabin owner certainly is not offering us any of our money back. He said he couldn't even rent all his cabins this summer — the first time ever. I've been taking my kids to activity centres and museums when we're in the city, but that's become boring for them. Yesterday, my oldest boy said we should just watch TV, save our money and hopefully we can go to the lake again in August. He didn't sound hopeful. How sad is that? My heart sank. I'm a teacher and have July and August off to be with my family and I had hoped to give them a summer to remember. How can I make the last part of this summer better for the kids? — Sad Mom, St. James Dear Sad Mom: Refuse to take on the frustration and depression from people around you, so you'll have the energy to find new things to do and salvage the summer. Take the time now to make a list of indoor events and places to go with your family for the few weeks left of summer. (The Free Press published a two-part list this month: Everybody likes swimming, so start by checking out pool schedules online. Air quality at the city's indoor pools is good, but if you want to be sure to get your kids in to swim, you may have to line up before opening time. You could also consider throwing a party for your kids' friends. If you have enough money to hire a children's entertainer — a magician or musician — it will be a guaranteed success. Invite cousins and neighbourhood kids over for the party and serve up hot dogs and ice cream. Don't forget the goofy hats and party favours. The party could be the highlight of the summer for your kids. Please send your questions and comments to lovecoach@ or Miss Lonelyhearts c/o the Winnipeg Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3B6. Maureen ScurfieldAdvice columnist Maureen Scurfield writes the Miss Lonelyhearts advice column. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
NDTV
22-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Bryan Johnson Planning To Sell His Anti-Ageing Company: "It's Pain-In-The-A**"
Bryan Johnson, the US biotech entrepreneur looking to defy death, has revealed that he was planning to sell his anti-ageing startup, Blueprint. Mr Johnson, responsible for the 'Don't Die' ideology, called his wellness company a "pain-in-the-a**", adding that juggling business ventures and philosophical pursuits had become too difficult. "Honestly, I am so close to either shutting it down or selling it," Mr Johsnon told Wired in an interview when quizzed where his commercial and philosophical interests start and stop. "I've been talking to people about this. I don't need the money, and it's a pain-in-the-ass company," he said, adding: "The problem is now people see the business and give me less credibility on the philosophy side. I will not make that trade-off. It is not worth it to me. So yeah, I don't want it." Mr Johnson gained international fame for his full-time commitment to stop his body's ageing process. He allegedly spends $2 million a year on medical diagnostics and treatments combined with a meticulously crafted regimen of eating, sleeping, and exercising to see if he can slow, and perhaps even reverse, the ageing process. Meanwhile, Mr Johnson's startup sells wellness products, claiming to help customers slow down their ageing process. However, a recent New York Times report highlighted the integrity of the products and the financial health of the startup. Asked if the report was the reason behind shutting shop, Mr Johnson. "It has nothing to do with The New York Times. I am not hiding from the New York Times article. I'm happy to take, head-on, every single allegation they made. I will say [their reporting on] the business, that was f--ing made up," said Mr Johnson. As per the report, Blueprint has been struggling financially, missing its break-even point by at least $1 million a month, despite reporting a revenue increase. "Mr Johnson, who had put in $25 million as Blueprint's sole investor, warned executives that the company was running out of money," the report claimed. However, Mr Johnson has denied that the company is in trouble, despite suggesting that he may shut down the shutters. "We are break-even, and I've said that publicly many times. We've had profitable months, we've had loss months," he said.
