Peter Thiel

Born in 1967 @peterthiel
Business
  • Peter Andreas Thiel is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist.

  • Born in Germany and raised in the US, he co-founded PayPal and Palantir Technologies.

  • Thiel was the first outside investor in Facebook and has funded numerous startups through his venture capital firms.

  • He's known for his libertarian views and support of conservative causes.

  • Thiel gained attention for his support of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

  • He's a proponent of radical life extension, space exploration, and seasteading.

  • Thiel has written on politics, technology, and education, often expressing contrarian views.

  • His influence extends beyond Silicon Valley into politics and philanthropy.

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