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Tim Ferriss Biography

Birth Name:Timothy Ferriss

Birth Place:East Hampton, New York, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2008, he was named Wired Magazine's "Greatest Self-Promoter․"
  • Earned a degree in East Asia Studies from Princeton University
  • Decided to found his own company in 2001 after noticing inefficiencies at the data storage business he was working at
  • Has served on the advisory board of DonorsChoose․org
  • Is the founder of the nutritional supplement company BrainQUICKEN
  • Is the author of the book "The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich․"
  • Has worked as an investor to the internet companies Facebook, Twitter and StumbleUpon