Peter Thiel and William Kristol: A Conversation about Entrepreneurship and Education
William Kristol, founder and editor of The Weekly Standard, contributor to ABC News, author, and chief of staff to former U.S. Vice President Qualye, is widely recognized as one of the nation's most insightful political analysts.
Peter Thiel is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, hedge fund manager, and social critic. Thiel co-founded PayPal with Max Levchin and Elon Musk and served as its CEO. He also co-founded Palantir, of which he is chairman. He was the first outside investor in Facebook with a 10.2% stake acquired in 2004 for $500,000, and sits on the company's board of directors.
Thiel will address entrepreneurship and education. Thiel and Kristol together will reflect on the current political state.
Mr. Thiel and Mr. Kristol's Athenaeum appearance is sponsored by the Salvatori Institute at CMC.