Peter Thiel is a co-founder of PayPal and one of the early investors in Facebook. He is also the co-founder of Palantir Technologies, a data analytics firm. Thiel is known for his contrarian views on technology, business, and innovation, which he outlined in his book, Zero to One. He is a major figure in the venture capital world, particularly through his firm, Founders Fund.

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