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Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel

Entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist

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Los Angeles, California
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Joined March 2026
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Summary

Peter Thiel is a highly influential figure in Silicon Valley, known for his roles as a co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies, as well as a partner at the venture capital firm Founders Fund. His early investment in Facebook solidified his status as a prominent venture capitalist. foundersfund+2
Thiel is a critical thinker regarding traditional higher education, actively promoting alternative paths for young entrepreneurs through the Thiel Fellowship, which offers funding to individuals who choose to build businesses instead of attending college. He himself studied philosophy and law at Stanford University. thielfellowship+2
Beyond his business ventures, Thiel is a notable political activist and commentator, known for his libertarian views and significant financial contributions to conservative political causes and figures, including Donald Trump. He also funded lawsuits against Gawker Media. britannica+1
He is the author of the bestselling book 'Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future', which reflects his philosophy on innovation, competition, and the future of technology. foundersfund+1

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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

January 1, 2014

A #1 New York Times bestselling book offering insights on startups, innovation, and building the future.

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The Diversity Myth

January 1, 1992

A book co-written with David Sacks, discussing alleged political intolerance at Stanford University.

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Notes

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show a real passion for backing early-stage robotics or AI-driven startups.

Dec 14, 2025