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A: Hey there! Got any news?

B: Nah, what's up?

A: There's this new thing called Enhanced Games! It's backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.'s company, 1789 Capital. They want to shake up the Olympics with a competition that lets athletes use performance-enhancing substances. Crazy, right?

B: Whoa! So it's like a doping game... in Vegas next year. And they want to give out $1 million for breaking records! Sounds risky... and cool!

A: Exactly! And get this - their business model is similar to Red Bull's, using the spectacle as marketing for future enhancement products.

B: Whoa, that's intense! But I wonder, who gets to play in these games?

A: That's what Rebecca Bellan talked about on TechCrunch's Equity podcast with Aron D'Souza, co-founder of the Enhanced Games. They discussed building businesses in the longevity space and who qualifies for it. You should check out the full interview! 😊
Summary
New venture Enhanced Games, backed by 1789 Capital, plans to introduce performance-enhancing substance competitions modeled after the Olympics. The competition is scheduled for next year and offers a $1 million prize for breaking records. The business strategy resembles Red Bull's, using spectacle
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Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://techcrunch.com/video/this-thiel-backed-venture-allows-doping-in-its-own-sports/#conversation

Date: Oct. 16, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-16

Created: 2025/10/16 08:12

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:16

Last Read: 2025/10/16 09:28

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