Eric Weinstein is a mathematician and economist, and he is also the managing director at Thiel Capital. He is the host of the podcast "The Portal".Eric Weinstein is a mathematician and economist, and he is also the managing director at Thiel Capital. He is the host of the podcast "The Portal".Eric Weinstein is a mathematician and economist, and he is also the managing director at Thiel Capital. He is the host of the podcast "The Portal".