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A founder of the University of Austin (UATX) is Joe Lonsdale, a co-founder of Palantir. Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel is also a donor to UATX. Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks, is an additional donor.

Palantir founders involved with UATX

Joe Lonsdale: A venture capitalist who co-founded Palantir Technologies in 2004, Lonsdale is a co-founder of the University of Austin. He is also the managing partner at the venture capital firm 8VC, which has invested in other Palantir-connected startups.
Peter Thiel: A co-founder of both PayPal and Palantir, Thiel is a major financial backer of UATX. He is also a co-founder of Founders Fund, an early investor in Palantir.

Other notable UATX founders and donors

Daniel Lubetzky (Kind Snacks): The founder of Kind Snacks has donated to UATX and has been involved with the project since its early stages.
Bari Weiss: A journalist and former New York Times opinion editor who is a founder of UATX.
Niall Ferguson: An Oxford-educated historian and former Harvard professor, Ferguson is a founder and trustee of UATX.
Jeff Yass: A Wall Street trader and co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, Yass is a major donor who has given $35 million to UATX.
Harlan Crow: The billionaire real estate developer and conservative donor is also a major donor to UATX.
Len Blavatnik: Britain's second-richest man, Blavatnik donated $1 million to UATX in 2024.

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The Wall Street Journal

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Oct 13, 2024 — Billionaires frustrated with elite colleges are banding behind a fledgling school in Texas that boasts 92 students.