tech
February 9, 2026
Epstein's Silicon Valley connections went beyond Gates and Musk
The new Epstein files released by the DOJ show that the deceased financier was able to build relationships across Silicon Valley, from Bill Gates to Peter Thiel.
TL;DR
- New documents released by the U.S. Justice Department detail Jeffrey Epstein's connections with numerous tech industry leaders.
- Notable figures named include Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, Peter Thiel, Steven Sinofsky, and Reid Hoffman.
- These individuals have largely denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
- Some, like Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, stated their associations were for legal and legitimate purposes.
- The files include emails, schedules, photos, and recordings, revealing more about the extent of these relationships.
- Epstein's connections appear to span several years and cover diverse topics, from business and finance to social events.
- While being named does not prove wrongdoing, the documents illustrate Epstein's efforts to integrate himself into powerful tech circles.
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