Bryan Johnson (born August 22, 1977) is an American entrepreneur,[1][2] venture capitalist,[3] writer and author.

[19] That year, Braintree purchased Venmo, an app that allows users to send and receive money from each other electronically, for $26.2 million.

[23] In October 2014 Johnson announced the creation of the OS Fund, which he backed with $100 million of his personal capital.

[25] The company later shifted its focus to building hardware that measures electrical and hemodynamic signals produced by the brain.

[dubious – discuss] Studies may include Alzheimer's disease, aging, concussions, meditation states, and strokes.

[26] The company has said the devices may be used to help paralyzed individuals communicate, or people with mental health challenges access new therapies.

Moshe Szyf, a professor of pharmacology and therapeutics at McGill University, has expressed skepticism that science is yet capable of achieving the remarkable results that Johnson claims to be reaching.

Following the breakup, Southern filed a civil lawsuit alleging various claims, including breach of contract and emotional distress.

The arbitrator dismissed her employment-related claims and ordered Southern to pay Johnson's legal fees.