Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur turned longevity guru, has become known for his extreme health regimen and dedication to defying aging. However, his carefully crafted image is starting to show cracks as former employees challenge his use of confidentiality agreements.
In a Netflix documentary, Johnson walked viewers through his morning routine, which includes a multitude of health supplements and treatments aimed at achieving the lowest possible biological age. His start-up, Blueprint, sells products tied to his personal diet and recommendations.
Despite touting his success as one of the fastest-growing companies, Blueprint is facing financial and product-quality questions. Johnson’s use of confidentiality agreements to control his image and businesses is coming under fire, with former employees filing complaints with the National Labor Relations Board.
Johnson’s health experiments have also raised concerns, especially with the supplements sold by Blueprint. Reports of side effects among participants in a study of the products have emerged, highlighting potential issues with the company’s offerings.
Employees at Blueprint have faced a challenging work environment, with some feeling uncomfortable due to Johnson’s behavior and the stringent confidentiality agreements they were required to sign. The growing discontent among employees has led to legal actions against Johnson and his companies.
Despite Johnson’s attempts to silence criticism through legal means, his employees are banding together to challenge his practices and bring to light the issues surrounding his businesses. The N.L.R.B. is investigating the complaints filed by former employees to ensure their rights to speak about workplace conditions are protected.
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