Self-taught in various subjects including calculus, probability, statistics, French literature, and history. Became interested in the biology of aging at a young age. Joined the lab...
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Self-taught in various subjects including calculus, probability, statistics, French literature, and history. Became interested in the biology of aging at a young age. Joined the lab of Cynthia Kenyon at age 12 and worked on increasing the lifespan of C. elegans through genetic engineering. Accepted to MIT at age 14 but dropped out to start a venture capital firm after receiving the Thiel Fellowship.
