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Peter Thiel at #ISFLC12: “You are the Entrepreneur of Your Life”

At the 2012 International Students For Liberty Conference, we had the great pleasure of awarding our first ever Alumnus of the Year Award to PayPal founder and entrepreneur Peter Thiel.   Peter Thiel also delivered an inspiring keynote speech at … Continue reading

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5th International SFL Conference: The First 1,000+ Libertarian Student Conference

Four years ago, on February 22, 2008, the inaugural Students For Liberty Conference ended, marking the completion of an incredible weekend unlike any up to that point where libertarian students could gather.  During the closing ceremonies, in front of that … Continue reading

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2012 ISFLC Registrations Close Today

Alright, ladies and gents. If you’re still on the fence, now is the moment of truth. Registration for the Fifth Annual International Students For Liberty Conference closes TODAY. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see Peter Thiel, John … Continue reading

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ISFLC Registration Ends February 3

The Fifth Annual International Students For Liberty Conference is quickly approaching. With only 28 days until the Conference kicks off, now is the time to register! Registration costs only $30 for students and $50 for alumni, but you better hurry. … Continue reading

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Some Ideas Just Can’t (And Shouldn’t) Wait

Last year, 24 individuals got the chance of a lifetime – before their 21st birthdays.  Peter Thiel launched the 20 Under 20 Fellowship last year, and accepted 24 outstanding young people as the inaugural class.  These fellows were encouraged to … Continue reading

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The Billionaires May Be Onto Something

Perhaps I put too much faith in the wisdom of the super rich, but it seems like they might know a bit more than the rest of us. I think like most people, I can’t help but be a little … Continue reading

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The Inaugural Class of 20 Under 20 Fellows

The original post and more information about the Thiel Fellowship can be found here. “The Fellows are a tremendous group of young people who are going to advance the frontiers of knowledge, shake up staid industries, and change the world,”  … Continue reading

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Theory of the Education Bubble Gains Momentum

A growing trend over the past year among academic, policy, business, and student circles is the theory that we are witnessing the rise and eventual collapse of a higher education bubble similar to that of the housing bubble that burst … Continue reading

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Peter Thiel Announces 20 Under 20 Fellowship

Students For Liberty was founded on the premise that students and young people have the potential to change the world.  It is rewarding and empowering to see others believe in this as well.  Peter Thiel, co-founder and former CEO of … Continue reading

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SFL’s Impact, Conservatives, and Homocon 2010

GOProud, an organization that “represents gay conservatives and their allies” announced that it would be holding a special reception in NYC called “Homocon 2010″.  To many’s surprise, the Keynote Speaker of the evening will be Ann Coulter.  To make things even … Continue reading

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