In the interview you are very critical of analysts and experts. How do you stop their views from distorting your decisions as a CEO?

Alex Karp
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Co-founder & CEO at Palantir

Niche: Technology, AI, Defense
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or earlier

The issue is not one mistake; it is that many experts never admit the tenth. They translate reality into their own model, not ground truth. I listen to soldiers, workers, and retail investors. If front-line data conflicts with the expert class, I follow the front line even if it is unpopular.

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