#57 Building a Bulletproof Empire | Dave Asprey on Biohacking, Nepalese Coffee, and the Code to Unlocking Your Inner Superhuman

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Episode Description

When asking people what they put in their coffee, butter probably wouldn’t seem like the most popular response. For health aficionados like Dave Asprey, however, it’s the key ingredient.

Founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Bulletproof empire, Dave Asprey is creator of revolutionary energy drink, Bulletproof Coffee, and 5-time New York Times bestselling author of the Bulletproof health-book series. He is renowned as the Father of Biohacking, which uses science and technology to devise dietary and lifestyle changes for improved physical and cognitive functions.

Today, Dave will map out the story of his Bulletproof Empire, starting from the roots of his family’s scientific legacy, all the way to his life-changing journey to Tibet, where the concept for Bulletproof Coffee was born. Since its inception, Bulletproof Coffee has taken the world by storm, publicly endorsed by celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Shailene Woodley, Ed Sheeran, and Maya Rudolph.

Dave currently awaits the release of his new book, Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be, which will be released on January 19th, 2021 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.

Show Notes

Heart of Science: Raised by a family of engineers and experimenters, science was an integral part of the Asprey family legacy. At 8 years old, it was Dave’s turn to pick up the mantle with the most cutting-edge toy a child could receive: a computer.
Growing Pains: The computer provided Dave with mental invincibility in the digital realm. Yet, the physical ailments he faced in reality weren’t so easily troubleshooted.
Life as a Gaucho: Dave describes his college experience at UC Santa Barbara and what inspired him to take the first leap into entrepreneurship.
Breakdown: Dave reveals the painful knee injuries that physically, mentally, and financially strained his university experience.
Once Upon a Time in Silicon Valley: Dave recounts his roller-coaster experience working in Silicon Valley.
Art of (Bio)Hacking: Dave recalls his early efforts at weight loss and dieting, drawing comparisons between computer troubleshooting and building a healthier lifestyle.
Journey to the Roof of the World: Dave describes his Tibetan trek and how an ill-timed hike in the mountains actually led to his discovery of a life-changing drink.
Becoming Bulletproof: How did Dave’s Tibetan vacation inspire the construction of his Bulletproof Empire?
Parting thoughts and Promotion of Upcoming Book, Fast This Way