Accolades
Tim Ferriss is recognized as one of Fast Company's 'Most Innovative Business People' and has made Fortune's '40 under 40' list.
Professional Pursuits
Tim is known for his significant contributions as an early-stage technology investor/advisor; his portfolio includes Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, among 50+ others.
Authorial Success
He has authored four #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including 'The 4-Hour Workweek', 'The 4-Hour Body', 'The 4-Hour Chef' and 'Tools of Titans'.
Media Influence
Due to the substantial influence of 'The Tim Ferriss Show' podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to cross 200 million downloads, media outlets like The Observer have dubbed Tim as ‘the Oprah of audio’.
Academic Background
Tim completed his BA from Princeton University in 2000, specializing in language acquisition and East Asian Studies. During his academic journey, he developed his non-fiction writing under the mentorship of Pulitzer Prize winner, John McPhee, and shaped his life philosophies with Nobel Prize laureate, Kenzaburo Oe.
Personal Interests
Despite his impressive achievements, Tim describes himself as 'far dumber' than his mentors. He expresses an affinity for bear claws, chocolate croissants, and enjoys writing ‘About’ pages in the third person. He also appears to have a fondness for disregarding propriety by neglecting italics.