Joe Lonsdale
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
Co-founder of Palantir Technologies and venture capitalist who hosts the "Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist" podcast. He is frequently discussed across podcasts for his expertise in data analytics, government contracting, and technology investment, particularly regarding AI, cybersecurity, and geopolitical intelligence. Additionally active as a founder of 8VC and University of Austin, and serves on various corporate boards.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Aug 12, 2026
The Best Marketers Are Becoming Part-Time Engineers
“Discussed Palantir's early forward-deployed engineering model and land-and-expand revenue strategy in a talk with 8VC.”
Pod Save America · May 22, 2026
Trump's Revenge Leads to Republican Revolt
“Major Republican mega-donor who contributed $1M to Mayhan's gubernatorial campaign”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · May 8, 2026
Ep 153: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on Heretics, AI Weapons, and Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
“Podcast host conducting interview; co-founder of Palantir who recruited Sankar as 13th employee”
The Shawn Ryan Show · May 7, 2026
#302 Joe Lonsdale - If China Takes Taiwan, AI Sets Back 10 Years
“Guest discussing geopolitics, AI, defense technology, and venture capital investment strategy”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Apr 27, 2026
#299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing Machine
“Financial founder and early visionary of Epirus who anticipated drone threat and directed energy solution before military adoption”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 151: The Myth of Michael Milken with Richard Sandler
“Podcast host conducting interview; venture capitalist with experience in SEC investigations”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 21, 2026
Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?
“Funds Super PAC 'Leading the Future' that attacks Bores for having worked at Palantir”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Apr 3, 2026
Ep 148: JoeBen Bevirt, Founder & CEO of Joby Aviation — Flying Cars Have Arrived
“Podcast host conducting interview and discussing personal interest in flying cars in Texas”
PBD Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Iran's Khamenei Killed & Austin Mass Shooting | PBD #750
“Palantir co-founder discussing data analytics role in counterterrorism and geopolitical intelligence operations”
PBD Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Clinton's Epstein Depositions + Paramount WINS WarnerBros Deal | PBD #748
“Palantir co-founder and billionaire; scheduled for upcoming podcast interview”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Feb 27, 2026
Ep 143: JD Ross on the New Invention Era & Building with AI in 2026
“Podcast host, venture capitalist, and early investor in WithCoverage; hired JD Ross at Adapar 15 years ago”
PBD Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's State of the Union + Supreme Court Tariff Troubles | PBD #746
“Palantir co-founder; discussed sales leadership, company valuation ($350B+), and government contract revenue (55%)”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 24, 2026
TUCKER EXPOSES HUCKABEE??? Israel Ambassador CONDEMNED By Middle East | America First Ep. 1645
“Tech investor; described as Maccabean Jewish nationalist viewing Western civilization as enemy”
TBPN · Feb 20, 2026
Palmer Luckey LIVE from NYSE, Supreme Court Smackdown, Data Center Backlash | Ryan Petersen, Jonathan Gould, Diogo Mónica, Joe Lonsdale, John Shahidi, Will Bruey, Sam Levenback, Alex Heath
“Erebor board member and University of Austin founder discussing SaaS apocalypse”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Feb 17, 2026
Ep 142: Understanding the AI Wave with 8VC's Alex Kolicich & Jack Moshkovich
“Host and 8VC founder; frames AI wave as generational opportunity and discusses implications for US competitiveness”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Feb 4, 2026
Ep 141: AI Hackers Are Here; Cybersecurity Legend Kevin Mandia Is Building the Answer
“Host of American Optimist podcast; interviewer discussing AI threats and cybersecurity with Mandia”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Jan 26, 2026
Ep 140: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Making IPOs Great Again, Crypto's Comeback & New Rules for Retail Investors
“Podcast host and entrepreneur; discusses personal experience with accredited investor restrictions limiting retail investment access”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Jan 20, 2026
Ep 139: Make Government Beautiful & Functional Again with America's Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia
“Podcast host; venture capitalist; interviewer discussing government design and political realignment with Gebbia”