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Peter ThielPeter Thiel

Peter Thiel

Managing Partner, Founders Fund / Chairman, Palantir Technologies

Peter Thiel is a highly influential technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund. Known for his contrarian views and significant early investments in companies like Facebook and LinkedIn, Thiel is a major figure in the tech industry, focusing on big data, AI, and supporting disruptive technologies.

J.D., Stanford University
United States
TwitterTwitter441.6K
LinkedInLinkedIn88.7K
EntrepreneurshipVenture CapitalBusiness
441.6K
Twitter Followers
3
Companies Co-Founded
18+
Years as VC
Facebook
Board Member
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Work Experience

The Founders FundThe Founders Fund
The Founders Fund

Managing Partner

Mar 2006 - Present
Responsibilities
Peter Thiel, Ken Howery, and Luke Nosek - cofounders of PayPal - provide venture capital seed money plus vision strategy, product marketing, and guidance drawn from our diverse background to serious entrepreneurs with big ideas. The Founders Fund provides venture capital from the entrepreneurs who made PayPal successful – it specializes in very early stage opportunities.
FacebookFacebook
Facebook

Member, Board of Directors

Sep 2004 - Present
Responsibilities
Facebook is a social networking platform initially launched for high school students, college students, and twenty-somethings, but is now available to all. It produces tremendous loyalty, and has an extremely active community.
LinkedInLinkedIn
LinkedIn

Investor

Sep 2003 - Present
Responsibilities
Linkedin is the leading business network site for all professionals from 25-65. It provides essential tools for recruiting, finding experts, hiring consults, finding clients, and keeping in touch with colleagues and friends.
Clarium Capital Management, LLCClarium Capital Management, LLC
Clarium Capital Management, LLC

Founder and President

Oct 2002 - Present
Responsibilities
-MarHedge Global Macro Fund of the Year (2005) -Absolute Return Global Macro Fund of the Year (2005) Please see our website: http://www.clariumcapital.com
Stanford Law SchoolStanford Law School
Stanford Law School

Visitor

Sep 2004 - Dec 2004
Responsibilities
Taught a class entitled: “Globalization, Sovereignty & the Law” from 9/2004 to 12/2004
PayPalPayPal
PayPal

CEO, Chairman, Co-Founder

Dec 1998 - Oct 2002
Responsibilities
Co-founded and built largest payments service for individuals and merchants. Enabled entirely new systems of electronic payments for individuals and small businesses. Served over 20 million customers with billions in transactions.

Education

Stanford UniversityStanford University
Stanford University

J.D.

1992
Field of Study
J.D.
Stanford UniversityStanford University
Stanford University

B.A.

1985 - 1989
Field of Study
B.A. - Philosophy

Key Facts

Current Role

Managing Partner at Founders Fund, Chairman of Palantir Technologies

Key Ventures

Co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund

Notable Investment

First outside investor in Facebook (2004)

Expertise

Venture Capital, Private Equity, Macro-Finance, Entrepreneurship

Professional Profile

Peter Thiel is a highly influential entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. He co-founded PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, and is known for his contrarian investment philosophy and focus on building revolutionary technologies.

Investment Focus
Venture CapitalPrivate EquityMacro-FinanceAngel Investing
Key Companies
PayPalPalantir TechnologiesFounders FundFacebook (Early Investor)Clarium Capital Management

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