Stephen Cohen

Stephen Cohen

Stephen Cohen (#813)

  • $ 5 B
  • Software
  • United States
  • M
  • 43 Years

About Me

Stephen Cohen cofounded data mining firm Palantir around the time he finished college in 2003 and is currently president and secretary. Cohen's fortune comes from his approximately 1.5% stake in the company, which went public in 2020 in an unusual direct listing. He has held various roles at Palantir, including a stint as vice president where he interviewed as many as 50 prospective employees a week. Cohen is a protege of billionaire investor Peter Thiel; he worked for Thiel's hedge fund while he was in college. Cohen has said he didn't sleep Tuesdays through Thursdays during his last quarter at Stanford because of his work for Thiel's hedge fund.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Stephen Cohen’s rise and global influence.

  • #852   Billionaires (2026)
  • #280   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Stephen Cohen’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.3B (May 4, 2026)