Thiel Talks

In this talk, Peter describes how our entire civilization is predicated on accelerating technological change. Peter Thiel, best known as the founder of both PayPal (sold to eBay in 2002) and hedge fund Clarium Capital, in 2009 launched the Thiel Foundation, a private foundation based in NYC that defends and promotes freedom in all its dimensions: political, personal and economic. --- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com

Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and Facebook board member, joins forces with Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State, and Robert O'Brien, former National Security Advisor, to tackle the intricate dynamics of U.S.-China relations. They discuss China's push for digital currency and its implications for global finance. The conversation dives into the risks of tech collaboration with China, intellectual property theft, and defense procurement strategies. They also touch on the need for the U.S. to maintain its technological edge amid rising authoritarianism.

PayPal co-founder and Facebook board member Peter Thiel joined The Nixon Seminar on Conservative Realism and National Security on Tuesday, April 6 to discuss Big Tech and China: What do we need from Silicon Valley? Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Advisor Ambassador Robert O’Brien led a discussion between Thiel and 15 national security experts. --- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com

The business founder and investor discusses America, globalization, and the state of technological innovation. --- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com

Peter Thiel co-founded PayPal and Palantir Technologies, was the first outside investor in Facebook, and is the author of Zero to One, Notes on StartUps, or How to Build the Future.  The conversation focuses on Thiel's experiences founding companies, the state of technology and innovation, and the crisis in American higher education. --- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com

Peter Thiel, a renowned venture capitalist and co-founder of PayPal, shares his insights on a range of pressing topics. He discusses the unrealistic hope of returning to pre-COVID norms, championing the need for reform in education and economics. Thiel delves into the implications of low interest rates on investment trends, including Bitcoin's allure. He contrasts the West's approach to AI with China's proactive strategy, emphasizing the importance of technological competitiveness. With a realistic yet optimistic lens, he explores how individuals can navigate today's shifting landscapes.

In this engaging conversation, Peter Thiel, the founding CEO of PayPal and a notable venture capitalist, joins historian Niall Ferguson. They dive into the potential second dot-com bubble, exploring the sustainability of startups against a backdrop of economic stagnation. Thiel shares insights on the balance between luck and skill in entrepreneurship, discusses higher education as a competitive instead of nurturing environment, and advocates for innovative energy solutions, particularly nuclear power, to tackle climate change.

Peter Thiel, co-founder of worldwide online payments system PayPal, delivered the Commencement address at Hamilton College on May 22, 2016. --- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com

--- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com

SEI Torino Forum 2018 --- Thiel Talks is an audio archive of Peter Thiel's ideas. New audio every Saturday. Inquiries to peterthielaudio@gmail.com