Peter Thiel's Dialog Club Exposed: Ranking System Rates Members C-Tier Highest, A-Tier Lowest; Women Get Only 18% VIP Seats

According to WIRED's analysis of leaked data, Peter Thiel's secretive Dialog club operates an unusual ranking system where C-tier members hold the highest VIP status while A-tier members occupy the lowest tier—reversing typical hierarchies. The club's 192 documented member profiles reveal that only 25% of C-tier VIPs pay full attendance fees, while 70% of bottom-tier A-level members fork out full fees ranging in the tens of thousands of dollars.

The leaked database also exposes stark disparities: women comprise one-third of the 1,000-member club but hold only 18% of VIP seats. AI-driven screening favors public fame over credentials—actor Josh Brolin received C-tier status without attending, while economist Tyler Cowen nearly fell to standard tier despite his prominence. Political bias also emerged, with right-leaning members twice as likely to secure VIP status than left-leaning counterparts, and staff documented altering members' political labels in backend systems.