TLDR:
- Peter Thiel played a pivotal role in launching J.D. Vance’s venture capital career in 2016.
- Despite the promising start, Vance’s tenure at Mithril was marked by a notable absence from the office.
Billionaire investor and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel brought J.D. Vance into Mithril Capital Management in 2016, following the success of Vance’s memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.” However, former colleagues revealed that Vance was rarely seen in the office during his time at Mithril. While Vance formed a lasting connection with Thiel and went on to work at Revolution, he faced criticism for his absence at Mithril and the lack of significant deals during his tenure. Despite receiving backing from Thiel for his own venture firm, Narya, Vance’s career trajectory has been marked by challenges and controversies, including the bankruptcy of a company he invested in.
