No Rivals: The Founders Fund Story - by Mario Gabriele

“The Generalist offers the most in-depth, well-researched, and thought-provoking insights.” — Alya, a paying member Friends, In January of 2024, we asked you, our readers, which startup or venture fund you most wanted us to cover in a deep dive. The answer was unequivocal: Founders Fund. Over the past 18 months, we’ve been working on that story. Today, at long last, we’re sharing the fruits of those efforts. “No Rivals” is a four-part series spanning more than 35,000 words. It will run over the next four weeks. It’s the most comprehensive examination of Silicon Valley’s most controversial venture firm, its extraordinary performance, and its remarkable cultural influence. The series is the product of extensive research, interviews with more than a dozen key figures, and a detailed analysis of Founders Fund’s previously undisclosed returns. It’s a story featuring globally visible characters—Thiel, Musk, Altman, Zuckerberg, Trump—and secretive power brokers who shun the spotlight. It’s a

“The Generalist offers the most in-depth, well-researched, and thought-provoking insights.” — Alya, a paying member Friends, In January of 2024, we asked you, our readers, which startup or venture fund you most wanted us to cover in a deep dive. The answer was unequivocal: Founders Fund. Over the past 18 months, we’ve been working on that story. Today, at long last, we’re sharing the fruits of those efforts. “No Rivals” is a four-part series spanning more than 35,000 words. It will run over the next four weeks. It’s the most comprehensive examination of Silicon Valley’s most controversial vent