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  • December 6th, 2011

    Funding, Grants & Book Deals: Thiel Fellows Are Making The Grade (With More Classes To Follow)

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    It’s no secret that Peter Thiel thinks that the next big bubble facing our economy is not inflating the housing or tech markets, but that of higher education. The former PayPal CEO and early backer of Facebook is well-known for his contrarian views and has more than once publicly criticized higher education for being an overhyped and bloated industry. The entrepreneur-turned-investor has been on a… → Read More

    May 25th, 2011

    Young Entrepreneurs Rule – Meet Peter Thiel's First "20 Under 20" Thiel Fellows

    Well-known tech executive turned high-profile investor Peter Thiel, former PayPal CEO and an early backer of Facebook, this morning announced the appointment of the first 24 Thiel Fellows.

    These are remarkable young entrepreneurs and creative minds that, as inaugural members of the 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellowship, will pursue “innovative scientific and technical projects, learn entrepreneurship, and… → Read More