Peter Thiel
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1967Frankfurt am Main
Peter Thiel is an American entrepreneur and investor born in 1967. Co-founder of PayPal, member of the PayPal Mafia, known for his views and investments.
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Background and Education
Peter Thiel was born in 1967 in Frankfurt, Germany. He holds citizenships in New Zealand, Germany, and the United States. Thiel attended San Mateo High School, then Stanford University, and later Stanford Law School. He has worked as a financier, computer scientist, banker, entrepreneur, chess player, and writer.
PayPal and Influence
Thiel is best known as a co-founder of PayPal and a member of the PayPal Mafia. He has been a board of directors member and has received the Frank Schirrmacher Award and the Axel Springer Award. He is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Meetings.
Key Relationships
Thiel has been influenced by Ronald Reagan, Curtis Yarvin, René Girard, Isaac Asimov, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Ayn Rand. He has influenced JD Vance. His business partners include Christian Angermayer and Aron D'Souza. His father is Klaus Friedrich Thiel, and his spouse is Matt Danzeisen.
Fields and Affiliations
Peter Thiel operates in the worlds of Athletes, Bankers, Business, Chess, Computer Scientists, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Scientists, and Writers. He is a member of the Republican Party and was educated at Stanford University and Stanford Law School.
Conversation Style
A conversation with Peter Thiel would likely be intellectually rigorous, drawing on his influences from Ayn Rand, René Girard, and J. R. R. Tolkien. He might discuss his views on business, technology, and politics, grounded in his experiences as a PayPal co-founder and investor.
Frequently asked
- What is Peter Thiel known for?
- Peter Thiel is known as a co-founder of PayPal and a member of the PayPal Mafia. He is also known for his views and investments, and for being a board of directors member.
- Where was Peter Thiel born?
- Peter Thiel was born in Frankfurt, Germany.
- What are Peter Thiel's citizenships?
- Peter Thiel holds citizenships in New Zealand, Germany, and the United States.
- Who influenced Peter Thiel?
- Peter Thiel has been influenced by Ronald Reagan, Curtis Yarvin, René Girard, Isaac Asimov, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Ayn Rand.
Connections
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Facts
- occupation
- financier·computer scientist·banker·entrepreneur·chess player·writer
- country of citizenship
- New Zealand·Germany·United States
- part of
- PayPal Mafia
- member of
- Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Meetings
- sport