Blake Masters

Blake Masters, a venture capitalist and political candidate, has a rich background in entrepreneurship, politics, and law. His educational credentials include a bachelor's degree in political science and a J.D. from Stanford University Law School. Masters co-authored the book "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future" with Peter Thiel, demonstrating his proficiency in entrepreneurship. His professional journey includes roles as the chief operating officer of Thiel Capital and president of the Thiel Foundation. Moreover, he co-founded the legal research service Judicata in 2013.

Masters made a significant political stride when he won the Republican Party nomination for the 2022 United States Senate election in Arizona. His political positions and perspectives were shaped and influenced by his alliance with Peter Thiel and former president Donald Trump during his campaign. Despite losing the general election to incumbent Democrat Mark Kelly, Masters showed resilience by announcing his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in 2024. His political views, campaign strategies, and public speaking engagements during his run for the Senate have equipped him with firsthand experience in public discourse and political negotiation.

Aside from his professional and political pursuits, Masters has shown his capacity for innovative fundraising strategies, such as the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), through which he raised $575,000 within the first 36 hours of his campaign. His accomplishments led to his inclusion in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2014.