Chapter Author
Sonia
Arrison

Sonia Arrison is an entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author focused on the intersection of biology and technology. She is the founder of 100 Plus Capital, Chair of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, a Venture Partner at Portfolia, and an advisor to Felicis Ventures.
Previously, Sonia co-founded Unsugarcoat Media, which was acquired by Medium. She has served on the board of the Thiel Foundation, was an associate founder of Singularity University, and held roles as a director and Senior Fellow in Technology Studies at the Pacific Research Institute. She has also served on the board of Woodland School and was a longtime columnist for TechNewsWorld.
Sonia’s work centers on the impact of exponentially advancing technologies on society. Her book, *100 Plus: How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and Faith*, became a national bestseller and explores the social, economic, and cultural implications of extended human lifespans. She is a frequent speaker on longevity, innovation, and the future of human health.
She currently serves on the boards of the Foresight Institute and the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives and is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sonia is also the author of two earlier books, *Western Visions* and *Digital Dialog*, and has written extensively on technology and public policy.