Sergey Young, born in 1971 in Dalnegorsk, Russia, has emerged as a leading figure in the global quest to extend human lifespans and redefine aging. A longevity investor, author, and visionary, Young’s mission is to help one billion people live healthier, happier, and longer lives—potentially up to 200 years—through scientific innovation and accessible solutions. His journey from a challenging upbringing to founding the $100 million Longevity Vision Fund reflects a blend of resilience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to transforming human health.
Russia’s turbulent era of perestroika shaped young’s early life. As he shared in a Finding Mastery podcast, his first 25 years were marked by economic hardship, requiring him to work and study full-time to support his family and secure a brighter future. This period instilled a relentless work ethic that would define his career. After earning degrees from the University of Warwick (2002–2007) and London Business School (2012), followed by a corporate governance certification from INSEAD (2014), Young began his professional journey at McKinsey & Company, honing his skills in business strategy and consulting. His early career also spanned venture capitalism, with investments in real estate, food retail, and logistics, laying the groundwork for his later focus on health and Longevity.
A pivotal moment came at age 42 when a health scare prompted Young to reassess his priorities. As he recounted in The Science and Technology of Growing Young, he shifted from being a “money-making machine” to a balanced individual dedicated to health and philanthropy. This personal transformation inspired the creation of the Longevity Vision Fund in 2019, a $100 million investment vehicle designed to accelerate breakthroughs in life-extension technologies. The fund supports startups in organ bio-printing, genome therapy, AI-powered diagnostics, and cellular regeneration, aiming to mitigate aging’s adverse effects and make Longevity affordable for all. Young’s strategic acumen, honed over 20 years of investment experience, including managing a $2 billion private equity fund and co-founding Peak State Ventures, has positioned the fund as a global leader in longevity innovation.
Beyond investments, Young is a thought leader and advocate for the “Longevity Revolution.” His 2021 book, The Science and Technology of Growing Young, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, demystifies the longevity landscape, offering practical advice on diet, exercise, and mental health while exploring future technologies like gene editing and organ regeneration. The book’s framework, the “Three Horizons of Longevity,” outlines near-term (living to 150) and far-term (living to 200) possibilities, blending science with actionable lifestyle changes. Young’s other works, including 10 Simple Principles of a Healthy Diet and 10 Simple Habits for Raising Healthy Kids, further emphasize his commitment to accessible health solutions.
Young’s influence extends to global platforms. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR) and is a Development Sponsor of the Age Reversal XPRIZE, a competition to cure aging. As an Innovation Board Member at the XPRIZE Foundation, founded by his friend Peter Diamandis, and a former Financial Advisory Board member for the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on Longevity (disbanded in 2023), Young shapes policy and innovation in the field. His Longevity@Work initiative, a nonprofit corporate program, promotes longevity-focused lifestyles in workplaces, earning him recognition as a Top-100 Longevity Leader.
Despite his global impact, Young remains grounded in personal values. A father of four, he prioritizes family time and uses health-tracking devices to monitor sleep and blood pressure, embodying the principles he advocates. Featured on CNN, BBC, Fox News, and Forbes, Young’s vision transcends science fiction, blending cutting-edge technology with a human-centric approach. As he told Longevity. Technology, his goal is not just to extend life but to ensure those years are vibrant and fulfilling. With the Longevity Vision Fund and his ongoing advocacy, Sergey Young is not only rewriting the narrative of aging but also building a future where thriving at any age is within reach.