The Enigmatic Empire Builder: Unpacking Peter Thiel's Influence Peter Thiel, co founder of PayPal and Palantir, has quietly become a major player in modern politics and technology.
With a net worth exceeding $35 billion and an extensive network of business and political connections, his impact on the world stage cannot be overstated.
Thiel's rise to prominence began with his early involvement in Facebook, which he backed before it became a household name.