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===H.V.M.N. (Health Via Modern Nutrition)=== |
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Woo is co-founder and chairman of [[HVMN]], a company specializing in ketone drinks, biohacking, and nootropics and industries .<ref name="TheAtlantic" >{{Cite web |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/11/keto-in-a-bottle/545129/|title=The Perks of Fasting, With None of the Work |date=2017-11-17 |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=[[The Atlantic]] |last=Khazan |first=Olga }}</ref> Woo was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in Consumer Technology in 2017 for his work with H.V.M.N.<ref name="Forbes" >{{Cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/fjji45kgdh/michael-brandt-28-and/?sh=7e67124e4d32|title=2017 30 Under 30: Consumer Technology |date=2017-01-18 |access-date=2023-10-30 |website=[[Forbes]] |last=Olenski |first=Steve }}</ref> |
Woo is co-founder and chairman of [[HVMN]], a company specializing in ketone drinks, biohacking, and nootropics and industries .<ref name="TheAtlantic" >{{Cite web |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/11/keto-in-a-bottle/545129/|title=The Perks of Fasting, With None of the Work |date=2017-11-17 |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=[[The Atlantic]] |last=Khazan |first=Olga }}</ref> Woo was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in Consumer Technology in 2017 for his work with H.V.M.N.<ref name="Forbes" >{{Cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/fjji45kgdh/michael-brandt-28-and/?sh=7e67124e4d32|title=2017 30 Under 30: Consumer Technology |date=2017-01-18 |access-date=2023-10-30 |website=[[Forbes]] |last=Olenski |first=Steve }}</ref> The company, formerly known as [[Nootrobox]], was featured on [[Shark Tank]] Season 8 in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Townsend |first=Tess |date=2016-12-16 |title=Snubbed on Shark Tank: This entrepreneur blames the generation gap |url=https://www.inc.com/tess-townsend/nootrobox-shark-tank-no-investment.html |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=[[Inc. (magazine)]]}}</ref> |
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===Archive=== |
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==Publications and patents== |
==Publications and patents== |
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Woo has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles focusing mainly on ketones' potential applications and benefits in human physiology and recovery. <ref name="TheAtlantic" />He co-authored five US patents |
Woo has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles focusing mainly on ketones' potential applications and benefits in human physiology and recovery. <ref name="TheAtlantic" />He co-authored five US patents including inventions relating to consumer grouping systems and mobile device location determination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geoffrey H. Woo Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search |url=https://patents.justia.com/inventor/geoffrey-h-woo |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=patents.justia.com}}</ref> |
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==Personal interests== |
==Personal interests== |
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Woo is noted for undertaking various challenges and dietary practices, including a 7-day water-only fast, consecutive daily fitness challenges, and experimenting with different diets, including the carnivore and ketogenic diets.<ref name="The Guardian"/> |
Woo is noted for undertaking various challenges and dietary practices, including a 7-day water-only fast, consecutive daily fitness challenges<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Melia |title=This CEO of a 'smart drug' startup fasts for 36 hours straight every week — here's his routine |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/intermittent-fasting-daily-routine-nootrobox-2016-12 |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>, and experimenting with different diets, including the carnivore and ketogenic diets.<ref name="The Guardian"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Geoffrey Woo is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist who is the founder of HVMN, Archive, and Anti Fund, a venture capital firm he co-founded with Jake Paul.[1][2][3]
Education and early life
Woo was born in and grew up in Los Angeles[4] and graduated Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.[1][5] The minor planet 21714 Geoffreywoo is named after Woo for being a finalist in the 2006 Intel ISEF.
Career
Anti Fund
Woo partnered with Jake Paul, an American YouTuber and professional boxer, to found Anti Fund Investment Fund, an early stage venture capital firm.[3][6] In August 2022, Anti Fund invested in Anduril Industries, an American defense company specializing in autonomous systems.[7] In August 2022, Anti Fund invested in a $50M Series A for Betr, a sports gaming app that Jake Paul founded.[8] In June 2023, Anti Fund invested in Betr's $35M Series A2.[9]
H.V.M.N. (Health Via Modern Nutrition)
Woo is co-founder and chairman of HVMN, a company specializing in ketone drinks, biohacking, and nootropics and industries .[10] Woo was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in Consumer Technology in 2017 for his work with H.V.M.N.[11] The company, formerly known as Nootrobox, was featured on Shark Tank Season 8 in 2016.[12]
Archive
Woo is a co-founder and chairman of Archive, a technology company that manages user-generated content and online communities for brands.[2] In November 2021, Archive announced a $4 million seed funding round led by Stripe. In March 2022, the company secured an additional $8 million in funding through a seed extension round co-led by Tiger Global and Human Capital. This funding round elevated the company's post-money valuation to $100 million, bringing the total funding to $12 million since its inception in March 2021.[2]
Publications and patents
Woo has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles focusing mainly on ketones' potential applications and benefits in human physiology and recovery. [10]He co-authored five US patents including inventions relating to consumer grouping systems and mobile device location determination.[13]
Personal interests
Woo is noted for undertaking various challenges and dietary practices, including a 7-day water-only fast, consecutive daily fitness challenges[14], and experimenting with different diets, including the carnivore and ketogenic diets.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Solon, Olivia (2017-09-04). "The Silicon Valley execs who don't eat for days: 'It's not dieting, it's biohacking'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ a b c Hall, Christine (2022-03-03). "Archive back with fresh funding as it builds community marketing space". Tech Crunch. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ a b Cardona, Alexi (2021-03-31). "Jake Paul Is Miami's Newest Venture Capitalist Bro". The Miami Times. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "How I became Florida Man: Why one Bay Area startup founder joined the Miami migration". Los Angeles Times. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Godwin, Richard (2016-12-03). "Meet the pill poppers of Silicon Valley". The Times. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Loizos, Connie (2021-03-21). "Jake Paul looks to knock out the venture capital world with Anti Fund". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Field, Hayden (2022-08-10). "Jake Paul's VC fund is backing a startup building attack drones and the virtual border wall". Tech Brew. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (2022-08-08). "YouTuber and Boxer Jake Paul Raises $50 Million for Sports Micro-Betting & Media Startup With Joey Levy". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Coffee, Brendan (2023-06-27). "Jake Paul's Betr Raises $35M at $300M Value Led by Roger Ehrenberg". Yahoo. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ a b Khazan, Olga (2017-11-17). "The Perks of Fasting, With None of the Work". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Olenski, Steve (2017-01-18). "2017 30 Under 30: Consumer Technology". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Townsend, Tess (2016-12-16). "Snubbed on Shark Tank: This entrepreneur blames the generation gap". Inc. (magazine). Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ "Geoffrey H. Woo Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ Robinson, Melia. "This CEO of a 'smart drug' startup fasts for 36 hours straight every week — here's his routine". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-12-17.