Dmitry Itskov
Dmitry Itskov | |
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| Born | 1980 Bryansk, Russia |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of New Media Stars and the 2045 Initiative |
Dmitry Itskov (Russian: Дмитрий Ицков; born 1980) is a Russian billionaire entrepreneur known for founding New Media Stars, a web media firm based in Moscow, as well as initiating the 2045 Initiative. His news publishing enterprise reportedly generated earnings of £1 billion.
Biography
Itskov, originally from Bryansk, completed his education at the Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics. He worked alongside State Duma deputy Konstantin Rykov on significant public relations efforts for the United Russia party.
Career
In 2005, Itskov established New Media Stars in Moscow. Six years later, in 2011, he launched the 2045 Initiative, which focuses on achieving cybernetic immortality by the year 2045.
During 2012, he addressed an open letter to billionaires listed by Forbes, encouraging joint efforts in advancing life-extension technologies. That same year, he and his team presented a humanoid robot prototype modeled after himself at an early stage of development.
The Global Future 2045 conference, founded by Itskov, held its inaugural session in Moscow and later convened in New York City in June 2013.
In a 2016 episode of BBC's Horizon, Itskov articulated his ultimate ambition: to transfer human consciousness into an artificial vessel.
Awards and honours
- Awarded a commendation from the President of the Russian Federation on December 16, 2009, recognizing his contribution to the Internet documentary "War 08.08.08. The Art of betrayal"
Personal life
Itskov's father, Ilya Itskov, was a director in musical theater, while his mother worked as a schoolteacher.