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Unpacking Palantir’s Public Debut: CEO Alex Karp

Oct 1, 2020
CEO of Palantir, Alex Karp, discusses the company's journey to going public, profitability, and their diverse clientele. The podcast also dives into Palantir's reputation, political affiliations, and the potential impact of the election on investors. Plus, a quirky segment about Subway's bread ruling in Ireland.
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Quick takeaways

  • Palantir's unique governance structure prioritizes long-term commitments to government clients for successful project delivery.
  • Maintaining strong ties with prestigious clients through innovative products like Apollo ensures revenue growth and client expansion.

Deep dives

Impact of Palantir Going Public on Governance

Alex Karp discussed the unique governance structure of Palantir, emphasizing the importance of long-term commitments to government clients. The company's structure includes three tiers of stock classes, prompting reviewers to question its transparency as a public company. Karp defended the structure stating its necessity to maintain commitments to key clients and their critical projects, especially in the tech and defense sectors.

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