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E38 – Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar: REAL defense innovation

Jun 16, 2024
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar discusses software-defined warfare, defense modernization, and innovation in defense software. Topics include Palantir's lawsuit against the Army, leadership mentalities, culture, and history. The conversation touches on the urgency of innovation, challenges in security clearances, and the shift towards software-defined warfare in defense acquisition.
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  • Collaboration over litigation emphasizes the importance of working with customers, not suing them.
  • Shyam Sankar's journey reflects dedication to national security challenges fueled by adversity.

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Challenging the Norms of Suing Customers in Business Relationships

Emphasizing collaboration over litigation, the podcast discusses the unexpected concept of suing customers in the commercial context and the subsequent need to maintain a long-term business relationship. Highlighting the aversion to suing as a first resort, the conversation underscores the importance of working with customers to resolve issues and the challenges faced when resorting to legal action.

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