Zoltan Istavan is widely recognized for spearheading the modern-day transhumanist movement, which advocates for using radical science to improve and evolve the human being. He started as a journalist at National Geographic Channel but later, moved to become a successful real estate developer during the boom years and still owns many properties including vineyard entities in Argentina and Napa Valley. Zoltan is also a Country Communications Director at a major wildlife non-profit, Wild Aid.