Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy Kevin Simler – Exploring the Frontier - [Invest Like the Best, EP.12]
Nov 22, 2016
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Simler's Palantir Journey
- Kevin Simler, with a background in technology, was one of Palantir's earliest employees.
- He worked on a finance product, akin to "Excel on steroids," aimed at flexible data analysis.
Smart Engineers, Limited Success
- Combining smart engineers with financial data doesn't guarantee success.
- Domain expertise and passion are crucial for effective problem-solving.
Startup Culture and Growth
- Startup culture is influenced by the potential for immense growth (e.g., 100x).
- While culture contributes to success, timing and execution also matter.