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What is the monetary value of the Thiel Fellowship grant?
$100,000
Who founded the Thiel Fellowship?
Peter Thiel
In which year was the Thiel Fellowship first launched?
2011
How long is the Thiel Fellowship program?
2 years
Can you do the Thiel Fellowship while you are in college?
No
What is the age limit for applicants to the Thiel fellowship?
22 years or younger
What major Silicon Valley company did Peter Thiel co-found before starting the Thiel Fellowship?
PayPal
In addition to the Thiel Fellowship, Peter Thiel is known for being the first outside investor in which major tech company?
What is the primary objective of the Thiel Fellowship for its participants?
To pursue innovative projects and start-ups outside of a structured academic environment
Do you have to live in the USA to be a Thiel fellow?
No
How does the Thiel Fellowship address the issue of housing for the fellows?
Fellows are responsible for their own housing, but the fellowship provides a stipend that can be used towards living expenses
In which city is the headquarters of the Thiel Foundation located?
San Francisco
Which university did Peter Thiel attend for his undergraduate education?
Stanford
What is the maximum number of fellows selected each year for the Thiel Fellowship?
20 to 30
What type of support, besides financial, does the Thiel Fellowship provide?
Mentorship and networking
What is the name of the Thiel Fellowship company that is a decentralized blockchain with smart contract functionality?
Ethereum
What is the annual event hosted by the Thiel Foundation for its fellows and mentors?
Thiel Fellowship Summit
Is the Thiel fellowship only for businesses that make a profit or can you also create a non-profit?
You can create a non-profit.
What was the original name of the Thiel Fellowship?
20 under 20
Which company, co-founded by a Thiel Fellow, is a popular graphic design platform known for its online design and publishing tools?
Canva
What book did Peter Thiel author that reflects on the strategies of successful startups?
Zero to One
What is the maximum number of projects or ventures a Thiel Fellow can work on during the fellowship?
No official limit, but they must focus primarily on their main project
What is Peter Thiel's notable philosophy about competition in business, as expressed in his writings and speeches?
He advocates for the pursuit of monopolies or unique market positions to avoid competition
What is the approach of the Thiel Fellowship towards intellectual property developed by the fellows?
Fellows retain full ownership of their intellectual property
What is the name of Peter Thiel's global philanthropic fund?
Thiel Foundation