Yuri Milner
United KingdomentrepreneurMaleb. 19678.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yuri Milner is a prominent Russian entrepreneur and physicist known for his significant contributions to the field of technology and space exploration. He is the founder of the Breakthrough Initiatives, which includes the ambitious Breakthrough Starshot project aimed at developing light sail technology to send tiny spacecraft to the nearest stars. Milner's work, particularly in collaboration with renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, focuses on harnessing powerful lasers to propel spacecraft at unprecedented speeds, opening new frontiers for interstellar travel.
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Yuri Milner is a Soviet-born entrepreneur who has been a significant private funder of SETI projects.
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Yuri Milner was an Israeli entrepreneur listed among the prominent tech icons associated with Mr. Epstein.
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Canada· 2026-01-31
Yuri Milner is a billionaire investor in Altos Labs, which is dedicated to anti-aging research.
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Brazil· 2025-07-29
Yuri Milner is one of the founding donors of the Breakthrough Prize.
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Slovenia· 2025-04-08
Yuri Milner is one of the US tech moguls who established the Breakthrough Prizes in fundamental physics, life sciences, and mathematics.
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Yuri Milner co-initiated the 'Breakthrough Starshot' project alongside Stephen Hawking.
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Iran· 2025-02-23