Peter Thiel
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.
