Channels with Peter Kafka How Peter Thiel went from Silicon Valley to The White House with Max Chafkin
Sep 23, 2021
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Thiel's Influence
- Peter Thiel, an influential venture capitalist, has invested in major tech companies like Facebook and Palantir.
- His public profile grew significantly after backing Trump and financing the Gawker lawsuit.
Growth Over Moderation
- Facebook's business model prioritizes growth and engagement above content moderation.
- This approach aligns with Thiel's ideology of prioritizing scale and dealing with consequences later.
Thiel vs. Gawker
- Peter Thiel secretly funded Hulk Hogan's lawsuit against Gawker Media.
- This act bankrupted the publication, which Thiel considered a personal victory.