Silicon Valley’s young entrepreneurs are taking extreme measures to optimize their bodies and extend their lifespans, turning personal health into a competitive sport.

In an era where productivity is worshipped, tech founders are experimenting with everything from peptide injections to precise sleep tracking. What was once considered fringe biohacking has become mainstream among ambitious startup leaders seeking to push human limitations.

Entrepreneurs like Max Marchione are leading this charge, investing thousands in unregulated supplements and experimental treatments. Some, like Marwan Refaat, are using hormone tracking tattoos and delayed-release caffeine pills to maximize their daily performance. Others are taking cues from anti-aging guru Bryan Johnson, whose $2 million annual health regimen has become a blueprint for longevity-obsessed tech workers.

Nicotine pouches, peptide injections from China, and fertility tracking have replaced traditional wellness practices. Companies like Superpower are even hosting “Peptide Fridays” where employees inject immunity-boosting chemicals together. The risks seem secondary to the potential performance gains.

Sleep optimization has also become a status symbol, with expensive devices like Eight Sleep’s $5,000 smart mattress and Oura rings becoming must-have accessories. These technologies promise to track and improve rest with military-like precision.

While these practices might seem extreme, they reflect a deeper cultural shift where human biology is viewed as a system to be upgraded and optimized. For these tech innovators, aging isn’t inevitable, it’s just another problem waiting to be solved through technology and relentless experimentation.

As one founder candidly put it: performance matters more than caution, even if it means introducing “a bit of short-term risk”.