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Joe Lonsdale

Co-founder of Epirus; co-founder of Palantir Technologies and founder of 8VC.

Joe Lonsdale co-founded Epirus in 2018 through 8VC's Build program, having recruited John Tenet and Nathan Mintz to build a defense vertical at 8VC that sparked Epirus's founding. He also co-founded Palantir Technologies, founded Addepar and OpenGov, and founded venture firm 8VC.

Overview

Role
Co-founder (8VC)
Based in
Austin, TX
Prior experience
Palantir Technologies (co-founder), Addepar (founder), OpenGov (co-founder), 8VC (founder)

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Frequently asked

Who is Joe Lonsdale?
Joe Lonsdale co-founded Epirus in 2018 through 8VC's Build program, having recruited John Tenet and Nathan Mintz to build a defense vertical at 8VC that sparked Epirus's founding. He also co-founded Palantir Technologies, founded Addepar and OpenGov, and founded venture firm 8VC.
What is Joe Lonsdale's role?
Joe Lonsdale is Co-founder (8VC), based in Austin, TX.
Where did Joe Lonsdale work before?
Joe Lonsdale's prior roles include Palantir Technologies (co-founder), Addepar (founder), OpenGov (co-founder), 8VC (founder).

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    Joe Lonsdale recruited John Tenet in 2017 to build a defense vertical at 8VC, which led to Epirus's founding; Lonsdale is listed among Epirus's co-founders

    Contrary Research: Epirus
    Reported2026-07-26