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Davos 2023: A conversation with Palantir's Alex Karp
Jan 19, 2023
Alex Karp, Founder of Palantir Technologies, discusses the company's work with governments, his non-traditional background, and living in New Hampshire. They also touch on Palantir's origins, controversies, and future direction, as well as the importance of security clearances. The CEO shares their perspective on share price, company performance, and regulatory requirements, while discussing societally relevant products, hiring practices, and technology capabilities.
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- Palantir's success is attributed to its integration of data with data protection norms, making it valuable in intelligence and counter-terrorism efforts.
- Palantir strategically hires individuals with technical backgrounds who prioritize societal relevance, leading to collaboration with government agencies focused on counter-terrorism and data protection.
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Alex Carp's Background and Path to CEO of Palantir
Alex Carp, CEO of Palantir, shares his unique journey to becoming the CEO of the successful company. Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, he attended Stanford Law School before obtaining a PhD in philosophy from the University of Frankfurt. Though he never practiced law, Carp's background and ability to manage technical talent played a significant role in his success at Palantir.
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