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Singerman calls Peter Thiel the greatest venture capitalist in history

Brian Singerman · Brian Singerman: "If SpaceX Didn't Work, Founders Fund Wouldn't Exist" · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Jun 11, 2026 · at 8:37

Brian Singerman discusses the standout figures in Silicon Valley and praises his former Founders Fund partner Peter Thiel.

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“There's a reason why Peter Thiel is the greatest venture capitalist in history, right?”

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