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Peter Thiel

Co-founder of Palantir Technologies and founder of Founders Fund.

Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003 and serves as chairman. He also co-founded PayPal and Founders Fund, and was an early investor in Facebook.

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Role
Co-founder & Chairman
Based in
San Francisco, CA
Prior experience
PayPal, PayPal (1998), Founders Fund (2005)
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Frequently asked

Who is Peter Thiel?
Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003 and serves as chairman. He also co-founded PayPal and Founders Fund, and was an early investor in Facebook.
What is Peter Thiel's role?
Peter Thiel is Co-founder & Chairman, based in San Francisco, CA.
Where did Peter Thiel work before?
Peter Thiel's prior roles include PayPal, PayPal (1998), Founders Fund (2005).

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    Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2003 with Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, and Nathan Gettings, and has chaired its board since inception.

    Wikipedia: Peter Thiel
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