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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The two areas where I've had the least success in software investments are educational software and healthcare IT companies, as both sectors are very challenging to reform.

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Tariffs, DOGE & Fixing America: Peter Thiel's Skeptic Solutions

@ Joe Lonsdale

Tariffs, DOGE & Fixing America: Peter Thiel's Skeptic Solutions

04/17/25

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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

I'm skeptical of investments in healthcare and education startups because they often rely on conventional ideas that don't address the brokenness of these sectors.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Y Combinator has not seen significant financial success in healthcare, bio, industrials, or real estate, focusing instead on B2B and fintech for future growth.

Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

When innovating in challenging sectors like healthcare or education, the key is to identify the specific needs that will incentivize stakeholders to adopt your solution.

Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

We've seen significant innovation in the realm of computers and information technology, but not as much in physical industries like energy and medicine.

Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

A history of failure in certain industries discourages innovation, while success in software encourages more people to enter that field, creating a cycle of innovation.

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in things that aren't software is okay if you believe in the founder's expertise; there are many great opportunities in biotech that could lead to significant exits.

Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in areas I know well can be tricky; I often find that I need to unlearn my assumptions to avoid missing out on good opportunities.

Sundar Pichai

05/16/25

@ All-In Podcast

AI presents profound opportunities, especially in areas like healthcare and education, and I believe we will all succeed in this new landscape.

Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

There are many areas of innovation that have seen tremendous advancements, yet no one has made significant profits from them.