Palantir co-founder talks big tech and backing Trump

If you know the name Joe Lonsdale, Founder and Managing Partner of 8VC, you’ll also know of his brand of bold—as he self-describes—and sometimes controversial stances across technology, politics, and social issues. But as a billionaire, Silicon Valley-turned-Texas venture capitalist, no one can deny the incredible success he’s seen in business. He co-founded Palantir Technologies (PLTR) alongside Peter Thiel and others. That company is about to celebrate a big milestone with the announcement that it will join the S&P 500 (^GSPC). Lonsdale joined Asking for a Trend anchor Josh Lipton on Opening Bid to discuss the state of the company, how to succeed in business, why he’s supporting former President Trump's reelection bid, and his hot takes on American society. 

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00:00-Joe Lonsdale joins Opening Bid

00:40-Trump, Vance, and shifts in republican party

07:40-Advice to young people in tech

11:18-Shift in venture capitalist funding to defense

15:10-Talking Musk, Thiel, Zuckerberg, Levchin, Hoffman

20:55-Inaugural year of University of Austin

Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky.

Joseph Lonsdale is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He co-founded companies including Palantir Technologies, Addepar, and OpenGov, and co-founded and serves as the managing partner at the technology investment firm 8VC.

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