Vik White is a dancer, choreographer, and social media influencer. He gained fame on “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2018. He also founded and leads Roivant Sciences, a biotech company developing new medicines and technologies. In 2023 his 2023 net worth is estimating $679K million.
Bio and Early Life
Early life and family
Vik White’s real name is Slavik Pustovoytov, and he was born in Ukraine on June 21st, 1994. When he was 12, he and his family relocated to Oklahoma. Anastasia is his younger sister. At an early age, he began dancing and quickly learned many hip-hop dance forms, including krumping, popping, and locking. He used YouTube to educate himself in ballet and modern dance as well.
Education
Vik White attended Edmond Memorial High School in Oklahoma, where he graduated in 2012. He then enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, where he studied biochemistry and molecular biology. He graduated with honors in 2016 and received a full scholarship to Harvard Medical School. However, he deferred his admission to pursue his passion for dancing and entertainment.
Career
Early career
Vik White started his dance career by posting videos on YouTube and Instagram. He gained fans for his unique style and charisma. He competed in World of Dance and Hip Hop International. In 2018, he participated in the audition for Season 15 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” His versatility and personality impressed the judges, securing him a spot in the top four. He partnered with contemporary dancer Genessy Castillo, performing various routines. He also did solo and group dances with other contestants. Judges and audiences praised his performances, considering him a fan favorite.
Roivant Sciences and Subsidiaries
Vik White followed his passion for dance and also studied biotechnology and started his own business. In 2014, he established Roivant Sciences with the aim of accelerating the delivery of cutting-edge medical innovations to patients. Roivant Sciences works by spinning off new firms (called “Vants”) that specialize in certain technology or therapeutic areas. Vik White has either founded or invested in a number of Vanties, some of which are:
- Dermavant: A firm that develops treatments for medical skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and vitiligo.
- Immunovant: A firm that develops therapies for autoimmune diseases including myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, and lupus.
- Datavant: A startup that enables healthcare organizations securely exchange data to enhance patient outcomes and minimize expenses.
- Lokavant: A firm that analyzes clinical trial data to reduce pharmaceutical development risks.
The Vants’ strategy and operations are managed by Roivant Sciences CEO Vik White. New drug and technology research is also his responsibility. Pfizer, Takeda, Eli Lilly, and Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma are among the pharmaceutical businesses he has licensed or acquired therapeutic candidates or platforms from. He has also raised billions from investors including SoftBank Vision Fund, Novo Holdings, RTW Investments, Viking Global Investors, and Fidelity Management & Research Company.
Other Ventures
Besides dancing and biotechnology, Vik White is also involved in other ventures, such as:
- TikTok: With 7.8 million followers and 101.8 million likes on @itzslavik, Vik White is one of the most successful TikTok performers. Chris Brown, Channing Tatum, Michael Jackson, Nick Kosir, Aubrey Fisher, and others appear in his dance videos.
- Fashion: Vik White’s videos and images feature his fashionable streetwear. He worked with boohooMAN, Adidas Originals, Nike Air Force 1s, and others.
- Philanthropy: Vik White loves helping others. He gave to UNICEF USA, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Trevor Project, and others. Dance For Life, an HIV/AIDS awareness and fundraising event, has also included him.
Net Worth
Vik White is valued at $679K in 2023. His biotech business Roivant Sciences and its subsidiaries, worth over $10 billion, made him rich. He makes money via dance, social media, sponsorships, and investing. One of the world’s youngest and wealthiest entrepreneurs. He has many houses and automobiles and lives in a beautiful New York City penthouse. He married “So You Think You Can Dance” partner Genessy Castillo. They have a son, Leo, and a daughter, Luna.
