Joe Lonsdale

On Monday, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale urged a tech-driven transformation of the Food and Drug Administration, warning that bureaucratic inertia is putting the U.S. behind China in the biotech race. What Happened: In a blog post, Lonsdale said the FDA's current...

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire.  From Palantir to Anduril and now Erebor, Thiel's ventures borrow their names from Middle-earth and reflect his ambition to shape the...

Defense tech billionaire Palmer Luckey is spearheading the launch of Erebor, a digital-only bank targeting startups, cryptocurrency businesses, and defense contractors left underserved after Silicon Valley Bank‘s collapse in March 2023. What Happened: The venture brings together a powerhouse...

Palmer Luckey, the founder of defense technology startup Anduril Industries, has reportedly backed a cryptocurrency-friendly banking startup that aims to revolutionize the financial sector. What Happened: Luckey is backing a budding financial firm that aims to provide “...

Venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale is sounding the alarm on Chinese competition in the flying car sector while showcasing American innovation through Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), as regulatory delays threaten U.S. market leadership in the emerging electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale delivered sharp criticism of America’s healthcare system during the Reagan National Economic Forum, calling for artificial intelligence adoption and regulatory reform to combat rising costs and China’s growing...

Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale believes that fears that AI will wipe out humanity are overblown, insisting the reality "is probably somewhere in the middle" after hedge-fund titan Paul Tudor Jones warned the technology could erase half the human race. What Happened: "It's very funny...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale flagged unusual market activity on Tuesday, questioning whether China is “dumping treasuries like mad” amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. What Happened: Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) director Kimbal Musk responded that...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale offered a sobering assessment of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative, suggesting that while $1 trillion in federal spending cuts might be achievable, further reductions would face significant hurdles. What Happened:...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) continues to “reshape modern warfare” despite recent market volatility, with shares down 10.51% year-to-date after surging over 306% in the past year, according to co-founder Joe Lonsdale. What Happened: “It’s great to see Palantir...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale disclosed that the data analytics company nearly collapsed in its early years before CEO Alex Karp secured crucial contracts with federal agencies. What Happened: Speaking on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast released Wednesday, Lonsdale...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale cheered President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, while calling out Gary Gensler's attitude towards the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: Lonsdale welcomed Atkin...

Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) co-founder, Joe Lonsdale, has expressed his support for Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X. What Happened: On Thursday, while appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Lonsdale was asked about Musk’s sentiments...

In a recent exchange on the social media platform X, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) founder Joe Lonsdale engaged in a discussion about government efficiency and the potential for significant cost savings through technological intervention. What...

In a court filing, the investors backing Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, have been revealed. The list includes high-profile names such as Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal al Saud, Jack Dorsey, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Andreessen Horowitz. What Happened: The court document was...