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Peter Thiel

German-American

Born 1967

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German-born American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. Co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, and the first outside investor in Facebook. Known for his...

πŸ“š Books by Peter Thiel

Zero to One

Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

2014 Crown Business ⭐ 4.2/5
Zero to One book cover

Argues that true innovation involves creating something entirely new ("going from zero to one") rather than simply improving upon or replicating exist...

Business Startups Technology

🎯 Specialties

Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Technology Philosophy Political Activism

🌟 Influence Areas

β€’ Silicon Valley
β€’ Startup Ecosystem
β€’ Innovation Theory
β€’ Libertarianism

πŸ“š Major Works

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

2014

πŸ“– Biography

πŸ›οΈ Legacy

Influential figure in the tech industry, known for his investments and his unique perspectives on building successful companies.

🌐 Contemporary Relevance

Continues to be a prominent voice in discussions about technology, innovation, and the future of society.

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