Peter Thiel’s Contrarian Guide to Investing

The speakers discuss their experiences with venture capital investments, noting that educational software and healthcare IT have historically yielded the least success due to systemic barriers and "kludgy" payment systems. They also touch upon other "too popular" investment areas like green tech and marijuana-related businesses, suggesting that a unique or "unpopular" take is necessary for success in such fields. The conversation then shifts to Palantir's origins, highlighting the challenges of innovating within government and defense sectors, particularly the difficulties encountered when trying to replace outdated systems and the necessity of legal action to overcome institutional resistance, drawing parallels with SpaceX's similar struggles against entrenched interests.