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L.R.Fox | |
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| Born | Luke Fox c. 1995 (age 29–30) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of WhiteFox Defense Technologies and NEXT Life Sciences |
L.R. Fox is an American businessman known for founding companies in regulated industries like WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc, a US-based drone airspace security company based in California. [1] [2] He also founded the biotech company NEXT Life Sciences. [3]
Fox founded WhiteFox Defense Technologies in 2012, he was 19 years old at the time. In 2019, Fox made the Forbes 30 Under 30 in manufacturing & industry. [4]
In April 2021, WhiteFox and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate joined a cooperative research and development agreement. [5]
Fox is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of NEXT Life Sciences. [6] NEXT Life Sciences is a biotech company developing a product they call “Plan A”, a non-hormonal and reversible male contraceptive. [7] [8] In 2024, The Times reported that Fox and his team at NEXT Life Sciences are developing “Plan A” as a long-acting reversible contraceptive for men and a new male contraceptive option alongside the existing condom and vasectomy. [9]
Fox grew up in California. He was raised in the foster care system. [10]