Robert Leonard chats with Michael Gibson about the Thiel Fellowship, what it is and how it came to be, some of the most successful companies to come out of it, his firm 1517, startup investing, Luminar, and much, much more! Michael Gibson is the founder of the venture capital firm 1517, one of the minds behind the Thiel Fellowship, and most recently, the author of Paper Belt on Fire. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro.04:35 - The story of how he met Peter Thiel and started the Thiel Fellowship. 15:56 - Why he left the Thiel Fellowship to start his own venture fund, 1517?27:10 - The flaws with the current education system and how we can create more effective alternatives for young people interested in entrepreneurship.31:41 - Some of his most successful investments at 1517, such as Luminar and Loom. 59:46 - His thoughts on Luminar, the the role he thinks the company can have in the future of autonomous driving. *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out: 1517 Fund.  Check out: Paper Belt on Fire: How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University. NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor’s Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Your home might be worth more than you think. Earn extra money today with Airbnb.Protect and optimize your wealth with Money Pickle - whether you're seeking advice on retirement planning, optimizing your 401k, navigating inheritances, or any other financial matter.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect with Robert:  TwitterEmail: robert@theinvestorspodcast.comConnect with Michael:  Website | Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.