Connect with us

Science & Technology

This Thiel-backed venture allows doping in its own sports | Equity Podcast

Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the…

Published

1 year ago

on

Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the spectacle as marketing for future enhancement products.

Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan spoke with Aron D’Souza, co-founder and President of the Enhanced Games, about the business of enhancement, what it means to build in the longevity space, and who gets to do it.

Watch the full episode for more about:

– How the venture has raised “double-digit millions” and signed Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley, whom D’Souza believes will break Usain Bolt’s 100m record at age 31.

– Why D’Souza believes Olympic drug testing has stunted performance enhancement research, and how allowing enhancements in sports could drive longevity breakthroughs.

– Enhanced’s plan to build a telehealth platform selling testosterone and weight-loss drugs (which have yet to be developed).

– The societal, economic, and ethical implications of extending human longevity.

Subscribe to Equity on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Advertisement
1 Comment

1 Comment

  1. @JeremAl

    October 18, 2025 at 6:43 pm

    F1 has hard technology caps! His premise is wrong!

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CNET

Early Look: Samsung’s $229 Galaxy Buds On

Clip-on open earbuds are all the rage, and Samsung is the latest major brand to add clip-ons to its line of Galaxy earbuds with its new Galaxy Buds On. Available in black at launch, the Buds On list for $229 and ship in early November. #firstlook #samsung #galaxybudson #samsunggalaxy #openearbuds You can find the products…

Published

24 hours ago

on

November 3, 2026

By

Clip-on open earbuds are all the rage, and Samsung is the latest major brand to add clip-ons to its line of Galaxy earbuds with its new Galaxy Buds On. Available in black at launch, the Buds On list for $229 and ship in early November. #firstlook #samsung #galaxybudson #samsunggalaxy #openearbuds

You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below
*CNET may get a commission on these offers

Read more about it on CNET.com.

Video Credits:
Host: David Carnoy
Camera: Tara Brown
Video Editor: Tara Brown

Add CNET as a trusted news source
Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉
Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront:
Subscribe to CNET on YouTube:
Follow us on TikTok:
Follow us on Instagram:
Follow us on Bluesky:
Like us on Facebook:
CNET’s AI Atlas:
Follow us on X:
Visit CNET.com:

Continue Reading

CNET

iPhone Duo Livestream: How Many Folds Can Apple’s Phone Take? Day 7

Apple’s iPhone Duo is out and we want to see how durable it is. So we built a robot to fold it 20,000+ times a day to test its limits. How long do you think it will last? 100,000 folds? 200,000 folds? 500,000 folds? Tune in and watch the testing live. We’ll have CNET’s editors…

Published

1 day ago

on

November 3, 2026

By

Apple’s iPhone Duo is out and we want to see how durable it is. So we built a robot to fold it 20,000+ times a day to test its limits. How long do you think it will last? 100,000 folds? 200,000 folds? 500,000 folds? Tune in and watch the testing live. We’ll have CNET’s editors online to answer any of your questions.

Read more about the iPhone Duo Folding Test on CNET.com
The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Fold 8?

iPhone Duo Review: Late to the Foldable Party, but It Steals the Show

Check out the 3D Printer Matthew Murray used to print the sled that iPhone Duo is sitting on:
Looking for the Most Accurate 3D Printer? Our Exclusive Testing Reveals One Clear Winner

Video Credits:
Host: Matthew Murray
Producer: Stephen Beacham
Thumbnail Designer: Zooey Liao

Add CNET as a trusted news source
Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉
Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront:
Subscribe to CNET on YouTube:
Follow us on TikTok:
Follow us on Instagram:
Follow us on Bluesky:
Like us on Facebook:
CNET’s AI Atlas:
Follow us on X:
Visit CNET.com:

#apple #iphone #iphonefold #iphoneduo #applefoldable #foldablephone #foldable #folding

Continue Reading

CNET

Fold-A-Phone Week Two, Day 7: 229K and Going Strong!

Why are we doing this? Because we can. The livestream is back on at 1pm EST to 5pm EST on YouTube! #foldaphone #iphoneduo #apple #stresstest #allthingsmobile

Published

1 day ago

on

November 3, 2026

By

Why are we doing this? Because we can. The livestream is back on at 1pm EST to 5pm EST on YouTube! #foldaphone #iphoneduo #apple #stresstest #allthingsmobile

Continue Reading

Trending