Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley titan, spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2016.
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- Billionaire Peter Thiel has gained a name as one of Silicon Valley's most controversial figures.
- The PayPal cofounder went on to have a successful career in venture capital.
- Known as a connector, he has mentored the likes of JD Vance and Sam Altman.
Like many billionaires, Peter Thiel is already benefiting from Donald Trump's second presidential win.