Peter Thiel
German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967).
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Peter Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Born on 11 October 1967 in Frankfurt, Thiel is 59.
Positions held include board of directors member (2003) and board of directors member (2005–2022). Notable works include The Stanford Review. Thiel studied at Stanford Law School and Stanford University. Honours include Frank Schirrmacher Award and Axel Springer Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 52 languages, Peter Thiel is No. 1,465 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 October 1967, Frankfurt (age 59)
- Country
- New Zealand
- Known as
- Financier, computer scientist, banker
- Field
- Business
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Stanford Law School, Stanford University
- Languages
- German, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 52
Did you know
Was 36 when first board of directors member (2003).
Shares a birthday with Eleanor Roosevelt and Amitabh Bachchan.
One of 120 people in the Index born in Frankfurt, with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Has a Wikipedia article in 52 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2003–Board of directors member
- 2005–2022Board of directors member
Connections
- FatherKlaus Friedrich Thiel
- SpouseMatt Danzeisen
Honours and works
Awards
- Frank Schirrmacher Award2021
- Axel Springer Award2026
Notable works
- The Stanford Review
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